Garage Door Torsion Spring Repair Service Company Issues DIY Safety Warning to Homeowners

(prHWY.com) May 2, 2011 - Escondido, CA -- If you are thinking about repairing your garage door torsion springs yourself, STOP! This is a dangerous undertaking, even when performed by a specialist garage door torsion spring repair pro, according to Jim Teague, a professional garage door repairman, based in Escondido, California.

"This is a service best left to a qualified garage door repair specialist," said Jim, "because of the potential possible harm involved, in addition to the troubles it poses to a homeowner attempting to find the right replacement parts."

Here is Jim's guide for preventing harm to yourself if you are going to repair your garage door's torsion springs:

1) Garage Door Torsion Springs are Hazardous: Garage door torsion springs are tightly wound very strong springs that could cause unnecessary pain to yourself or anyone who's in close proximity if disconnected incorrectly.

The size and weight of your garage door poses other threats. "If you aren't strong enough to lift these items by yourself, in your attempt to do so you could also injure yourself," said Jim. "So take heed, your injuries could very well put you in the hospital, thus costing you a serious amount of money than if you had called in the experts to make the repairs for you."

2) New Garage Door Torsion Springs are Troublesome for Individuals to Buy: Because of keeping the public safe, as well as, possible legal actions with due to to mishaps to home owners, torsion spring providers don't usually sell the items to unskilled persons. As a DIY'er, you might find this to be an unfortunate annoyance, not being able to purchase garage door torsion springs for yourself.

"Believe me; it is an important detail that's been instituted to keep you safe from harm.
Anyway, I am sure you'd not attempt to purchase medical equipment and medicine to do your own surgical procedures, and the same goes for you trying to get the necessary items to fix your own garage door yourself," noted Jim.

Garage door repair companies have fast access to supplies and really should be utilized whenever a garage door repair issue arises.

3) Time Requirements: Think about it, even if you have the skills to repair your own garage door, then certainly you'd want to spend your time on more enjoyable tasks that wouldn't pose such a great risk to your well being. Especially, for the inexperienced do-it-yourself homeowner, repairing your garage door torsion spring could take a long time that could anger you to the point of being careless, and possibly cause a costly accident.

In addition, if you are a busy individual doing other work or responsible for watching others, you'll likely be unable to repair your garage door for quite a while. Nearly all garage door repair firms will show up the same day or within a few hours of your calling them, and will quickly have your garage door problem repaired, and with no risk to you or family members.

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About Jim Teague:

Jim Teague is the owner of Garage Door Man based in Escondido, California. His San Diego garage door repair service performs top quality garage door torsion spring repairs as well as other garage door repair services including replacement parts and new garage doors. Call Garage Door Man 24/7 for Escondido and San Diego garage door repair services 760-710-7251 or visit online at http://www.garagedoormansd.com/pages/services.html

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