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Oh, the buzz that happens on the Web about garage door springs…

Extreme ranges of opinion and practice lurk everywhere.  Some people say it’s illegal to sell them, others advertise them to be as standard and common as pliers or wrenches.

Take this example:  one merchant site I saw recently advertised a .273, 2″ or 1.75″ ID, up to 30″ spring for sale.  Sound like a good selection?

Not.  .273″ for either ID up to and including 30″ lengths are considered overstressed for all common garage door sizes.  Even though engineering programs can do the math and spec the lift for a spring like this, customers would be left with a broken spring before they expected or desired. Particularly if they mismatch springs on a two-spring system.

DDM Garage Doors sources high-quality spring steel made in the USA and always seeks to sell matching springs, rated for door weight, with 10, 000 or more cycles–all delivered to you in the most cost-effective and time-efficient way possible.

So click  on the link above and get your spring order turning today!

With permission, I share comments to me from Jim L. in Warren, MI regarding why he chose DDM to order his springs:

…some feedback. I am ordering from your company because I value honesty, integrity, and old fashioned American customer service. The information on your website supports my belief that your business is genuinely dedicated to mitigating the risk of people doing this home repair themselves, by openly discussing the procedures, issues, and dangers involved. I plan to use the detailed illustrations online as a guide for the work.

Of all the comments I receive, this says it exceptionally well, as this is exactly how I envision our company–going the extra mile in service, and providing help to people who simply want to do the job safely and right.

Buy garage door springs here, and I’ll help you in the same way.

Meteorological Spring made its glorious arrival this past Monday, and Daylight Saving Time will kick in next Sunday the 14th.  What kind of winter has it been around your house?

With garage doors getting a workout all winter in the “car protection” mode, it is possible that you may find a few pieces of hardware (screws, nuts, bolts) strewn on  the front half of your garage floor.  After picking them up to avoid a flat tire, have a look around on the door to see where they came from.  If you can’t make out from where, how is the garage door functioning lately?  Run a cycle on the door and watch.  If you observe buckling or strange noises while in travel, you may need a low-involvement repair.  Call Dan at DDM and get confidence, with knowledgeable advice.

This advice may necessitate a repair, or simply a lubrication.  But if you get it addressed now, you can save trouble and expense down the road.  Have a GREAT spring!

(Warning:  As always, be careful around garage doors and their parts, and call a professional for the work if you have any doubt about your ability to service them safely).