The questions we get asked most in Union City and Obion County.
We would not advise it. A torsion spring holds enough stored energy to break a wrist, and it has to be wound to a specific number of turns for the door to balance. The tool matters as much as the technique.
Almost always the safety sensors near the floor - knocked out of alignment, dirty, or with a loose wire. It can also be a close-force setting that has drifted. Both are quick fixes.
Worn rollers and dry hinges, nine times out of ten. Steel rollers with no bearings are the usual culprit; nylon replacements are quiet and last longer.
Most single-door jobs are under an hour on site, including winding, balancing and a safety check. A double door with two springs and damaged cables takes a little longer.
Describe what the door is doing and we will tell you what it needs.
