Understanding Garage Door Springs
Garage doors, often taken for granted, rely on an intricate system of springs to function smoothly. At the heart of these systems lies the most prevalent type: the Torsion Spring System. Positioned directly above the garage door, these torsion springs play a crucial role in storing and distributing energy. As the door descends, the springs wind up, condensing and harnessing energy for the next ascent. When the time comes to open the door, the springs elegantly unwind, releasing the stored energy and effortlessly lifting the door to greet the outside world.
Alternatively, there is the Extension Spring System, which operates on a different, yet equally fascinating principle. Located along each side of the garage door, extension springs work collaboratively to evenly distribute the weight of the door. As the door rises, these springs extend, employing a sophisticated pulley system that aids in alleviating the burden of the door’s weight.
However, the proper functionality of these springs is crucial. Any compromise to their integrity or positioning can lead to a myriad of issues with the garage door’s operation, often resulting in frustrating malfunctions. To ensure that your garage door operates flawlessly, it’s essential to be vigilant for signs of spring-related problems.
Michael Soto
1 month ago
Had exceptional service today. I called needing someone to come look at my garage door and got a text from the company before I even had a chance to leave a message. A technician was at my house in just a few hours. Aaron evaluated my problem and gave me a range of solutions. He answered all my questions and got right to work getting my door working again. Great customer service all around and got the job done quickly and thoroughly. Five star job from beginning to end.
Skyler Pointer
1 month ago
Brian and Aaron were prompt and excellent, solid business to work with
Steven Singer
1 month ago
Fast response and quick repair. will use them again when necessary
Lisa Scholl
1 month ago
Brian and his team did an amazing job installing my new garage door! They were professional, efficient, and an absolute pleasure to work with and my new door looks fantastic! If you need garage door service in Wake County, All American Garage should be your only call!
MELINDA ADAMS
1 month ago
Incredible customer service and fast turnaround around time. Thank you!!
Brian Asay
3 months ago
Called around 6pm on a Saturday evening and Amber responded fast and scheduled Aaron for the next day to come out and replace my springs and cables. When Aaron arrived it was professionalism from the beginning. He was very knowledgeable and informative on the issues and other items they may be problematic in the near future. I highly recommend All American for your garage door repairs or replacement. Thanks again for the grade A service yall.
Rod Auletta
3 months ago
Great experience! They were prompt, reasonably priced, and responsive. Aaron was professional, very knowledgeable, spent time explaining everything, and did a fantastic job. We were back to using our garage door less than 24 hours after it broke.
Olivia Grey
3 months ago
Erin Sweet provided outstanding service! He replaced my garage door sensors quickly and efficiently, and everything was working perfectly before he left. He was professional, friendly, and took the time to make sure I was satisfied with the repair. Great customer service from start to finish. I highly recommend Erin for anyone needing garage door service!
tiffany purcell
4 months ago
Excellent job. I called at 10 am by 2:10 pm the technician had arrived and completed all necessary repairs. In addition, they were $400 less than a local competitor. I'm truly grateful to know there are some honest companies still around. 5 Stars 🌟
Lynn Barnett
7 months ago
Preston did an amazing job on my Garage Door! He was more than knowledgeable, very professional and patient on helping me become familiar with my new installs?
Great all around person
Susan Naylor
1 year ago
Preston was fabulous! He explained everything very well. Honest, reliable and trustworthy! I highly recommend!
Juan Carlos Morales
1 year ago
I was in the market for a new garage door and received a few quotes. After careful consideration, I decided to go with All American Overhead Garage, and I’m so glad I did. They were incredibly flexible with my limited schedule, and their communication was top-notch—always prompt and clear. Andrew arrived right on time and even gave me a heads-up when he was on his way. He did an outstanding job and made sure to clean up thoroughly afterward. The entire process was done to my complete satisfaction, and I can’t recommend them highly enough. I will definitely be recommending them to my neighbors, friends, and family without hesitation.
Julius Fajardo
1 year ago
Justin did a fantastic job and took the extra mile in completing the job of our two garage doors on a Sunday afternoon. Justin was professional, efficient, knowledgeable, trusting, and easy to work with.
Philip Angarole
1 year ago
Preston came out and explained all available options in great detail. Great experience
T. Instructor
1 year ago
Extremely friendly, kind, and quick to serve. Excellent work as well, would highly recommend
Mita Pradhan
1 year ago
Very pleased with All American Overhead Garage door. They sent a technician the same day, Preston was knowledgeable and polite. He was able to fix our door within no time. Prices were reasonable for the quick and efficient service provided. Would definitely recommend.
Michelle Toma
1 year ago
Very pleased with service. Preston did a double door torsion rebuild to repair and update my current garage door opener set up. He showed up on time, provided a reasonable estimate immediately followed by a very time efficient service. I will use this company again for any further issues and highly recommend.
Jason VanHorn
1 year ago
Perfect service. Showed up timely. Highly recommended. I was given different options for the service and no pressure sales. Above and beyond in my opinion.
Chris McNeese
1 year ago
Thanks for coming out same day and replacing our springs! Y’all are awesome!
Josh Campbell
1 year ago
Highly recommend! They were easy to contact and quick to come out to our house. Jason was very professional and knowledgeable, he replaced our garage door opener as the old one could no longer open and close the door. Thank you!
Landon Adams
1 year ago
Brian and Jason were awesome to deal with. Quick response and detailed explanations of the work. Would recommend and will use again in the future.
Caleb Fordham
1 year ago
My garage door stopped shutting, and Preston came out and fixed everything along with doing extra precautions to make sure the door functioned optimally for the long haul! Thank you Preston! I recommend using these folks for garage doors!
Allan Nance
1 year ago
Preston came out on the same day! He communicated his arrival time, his findings, Maitenance care for moving forward to keep our garage door up and running. No mess left behind and got our door back working!
Larry Fountain
1 year ago
I had a broken spring on my door. The folks at American Overhead answered my call promptly and got someone out to my house within a couple hours. Great service!
Patti Gove
1 year ago
Excellent interaction from start to finish. Our garage door stopped working. We called and Justin came out a couple hours later. After inspection of our old unit, he gave us the option of trying to repair the 12 yo unit or replacement (with costs for each). Happily, we elected replacement. He contacted the warehouse, found the one we needed and replaced the same day. Maybe 5 hours from initial contact to completely new door! Justin was respectful and kind. He gave us clear instruction on using the new opener.
Highly recommend!!
Lyndia Bender
1 year ago
I was very impressed with Jason and Preston. Not only were they polite and on-time: They were super efficient and very knowledgeable. They explained everything to me and made sure I understood. I would use them again and will recommend Jason and Preston to my friends and family!!!! Thank you so much for fixing my garage door!!!!
LM
2 years ago
We had a 5☆ experience with Jason. All American was recommended by our neighbors. Jason came same day as we placed our inquiry. He diagnosed and went over what our options were. All of the options were fairly priced. He didn't oversell and wasn't pushy in the least. Jason worked quickly and efficiently. We've found our go to garage door specialist.
Joe Alaniz
2 years ago
Our garage door system stopped working, and All American Overhead Garage Door was able to send a technician out the same day. From the initial call to the completion of the repair, the customer service was excellent. Jason, the technician, replaced the entire mechanism and installed a new garage door opener in just over two hours. He took the time to explain the new system and its maintenance in a way that was easy to understand.
The company’s great Google reviews are what led me to choose them, and they definitely lived up to their reputation. If we have any issues in the future, I feel confident that we’ll get the same prompt and professional service. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend All American to friends, family, or anyone else—top-notch service!
Vivian Green
2 years ago
I have been very pleased with All American Overhead Garage Door.
Recently I called on a Friday evening as the garage door would not close. In less than 30 minutes I receive a call stating that a technician was on the way. Jason was the technician and in less than 45 minutes the door was working properly again. I found Jason to be very polite, patient with my questions. professional and knowledgeable. He provided tips I needed to do to help keep the door functioning properly. He also pointed out area around door that needed replacing soon. You will not go wrong by using this business. Thank you Jason, for a job well done!!
T JOHNSON
2 years ago
I’ve been a loyal customer of All American since 2017, they have replaced broken springs & installed a new WiFi garage opener years ago. I called because I had a broken spring again. Justin showed up within 2 days to complete the repair, he recommended replacing both springs to avoid any future issues. Justin was friendly, very professional and trustworthy. He did not try to sell me anything additional and educated me on how to properly maintain my new springs & moving parts & bolts. He thoroughly examined everything before leaving. I will remain a loyal customer to them because of their service and response time. Thanks again Justin for coming out!
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