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Posted by Luke on June 13, 2005, 7:19 pm
On Mon, 13 Jun 2005 15:47:06 -0400, Bob G.
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>>wrote:
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>>>Today, my garage door torsion spring broke. Is this a job for a typical DIY,
>>>or should I call a pro?
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>>Might help you decide after reading how one guy did it:
>>http://www.truetex.com/garage.htm
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>>FWIW, I'd hire it out.
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>Guess it really comes down to "who is a typical" DIY individual...
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>I installed my own on all 5 bays in my garages without any problems at
>all... pretty simple to do... like all things the energy you wind into
>the springs can do a number on you if you are not working safely but
>that can be said about nailing a picture up in the bedroom also...
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>Bottom line is call and see what a door company would charge and see
>if your time is that valuable to you....
Yep. I haven't had a torsion spring die on me yet. But I have the link
I posted, and the name of a good door company, for that eventuality.
--
Luke
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