Service and parts — Broken garage door
Torsion vs Extension vs TorqueMaster Garage Door Springs
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Hyper-Local Homeowner Guide: Braintree, MA (02184) + South Shore Torsion vs Extension vs TorqueMaster Garage Door Springs If your garage door in Braintree, Quincy, Weymouth, Randolph, Avon, Canton, or nearby towns suddenly won’t open—or you heard a loud bang—there’s a good chance a spring failed. But not all spring systems are the same. This guide breaks down the three most common types: torsion springs, extension springs, and Wayne Dalton TorqueMaster®. You’ll learn how to identify what you have, what typically goes wrong, and what the safest repair path looks like in Massachusetts homes. Need help fast? Start here (our local...
Oil-Tempered vs Powder-Coated
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Hyper-Local Guide: Braintree, MA (02184) + South Shore Oil-Tempered vs Powder-Coated vs Galvanized Garage Door Springs If you’re in Braintree, Quincy, Weymouth, Randolph, Avon, Canton, or anywhere on the South Shore, spring choice isn’t just about price—it’s about how your garage door hardware holds up through cold winters, coastal moisture, and road-salt air. Below is a clear, homeowner-friendly breakdown of the three most common spring finishes/materials: oil-tempered, powder-coated, and galvanized—and what we typically recommend for Massachusetts homes. Want a pro to match the correct springs for your door weight and setup? Start here (our local hub page): Residential Garage Door...
Can You Fix a Garage Door Spring Yourself
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Local Service Tip for Homeowners in Braintree, MA (02184) + Nearby Towns Can You Fix a Garage Door Spring Yourself? (DIY Spring Repair in Braintree, MA) If your garage door just made a loud bang, won’t lift, or suddenly feels heavy, there’s a good chance a spring snapped. A lot of homeowners around Braintree, Quincy, Weymouth, Randolph, Avon, and Canton immediately Google “DIY garage door spring repair.” Here’s the honest answer: garage door springs are one of the most dangerous “DIY” repairs in the home because they store extreme tension. If you’re not trained (and don’t have the right winding...
What are garage door struts?
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What are Garage Door Struts? (Braintree, MA Homeowner Guide) A garage door strut is a horizontal reinforcement bar—usually steel—installed across the inside of a garage door section to help the door stay rigid and operate smoothly. Struts help prevent panels from bowing, flexing, or creasing over time, especially on wider doors and doors with openers pulling from the center. [oai_citation:0‡Aaron Overhead Doors](https://aaronoverheaddoors.com/garage-door-parts/what-is-a-garage-door-strut/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Call/Text Lynoka: (857) 209-6904 Get a Free Estimate Garage Door Repair (Braintree) Related Lynoka Pages (Braintree Hub) Residential Garage Door Services in Braintree (Hub) Braintree Garage Door Repair Company Garage Door Installation Near Braintree, MA Garage Door Opener...