The article provides detailed instructions and insights on DIY replacement of garage door torsion springs, including the risks of professional repair services, the challenge of obtaining parts, and the technical aspects of garage door mechanics. It advocates for a cautious and well-informed approach to DIY repairs or hiring professionals, highlighting the potential for savings and satisfaction when done correctly.
Main Points
Beware of deceptive practices
Understanding deceptive practices in the garage door repair industry helps consumers avoid overcharging and unnecessary repairs.
Essentials for DIY repair
Knowledge of torsion spring mechanism, careful selection of parts, and the right tools are crucial for a successful DIY garage door repair.
Common service practices scams
Some service practices are designed to overcharge or deceive consumers, including bait-and-switch tactics and upselling of unnecessary parts or services.
Insights
Hiring a professional for garage door torsion spring replacement comes with a risk of overcharging and unnecessary part replacements.
I have received many tales by email of various swindles for upwards of $800 involving garage door repairs, or $1000s in needless door replacements.
Self-replacement of garage door torsion springs can be economical and satisfying if done correctly and safely.
Over a lifetime, it is very economical to do these repairs myself.
Obtaining parts for a DIY garage door repair can be challenging due to industry practices restricting sales direct to consumers.
Even if you are intelligent and skilled enough to do this repair, and as much as it may frustrate your instincts for self-sufficiency, you may be prevented from doing this work yourself by a system of commerce that refuses to take your money for the parts.
Links
- alt.home.repair
- machine shop
- http://garagedoor.org/ (DDM Garage Doors)
- www.dixiedoorinc.com (Dixie Door Inc.)
- SuperiorDoorParts.com (Luke Stelmack)
- Garage Doors Only (James Bertschi)
- garage torsion (ebay.com)
- http://www.sscorp.com/ (Service Spring Corp)
- http://fehr.com/ (Fehr Brothers Industries, Inc.)
- http://www.americandoorsupply.com/ (American Garage Door Supply Inc.)
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