If your Wayne Dalton garage door uses a TorqueMaster spring system and a spring has failed, you may encounter two possibilities: service the existing system or consider conversion to a conventional torsion spring configuration.
Which approach makes sense depends on the garage door and existing setup.
What Is TorqueMaster?
Wayne Dalton’s TorqueMaster design places the garage door springs inside a tube mounted above the door.
This gives the system a different appearance from a conventional torsion spring setup because the springs themselves aren’t exposed.
What Is a Traditional Torsion Spring System?
A conventional torsion system generally uses one or more visible springs mounted on a shaft above the garage door.
Like TorqueMaster, its purpose is to counterbalance the weight of the garage door and make the door easier to operate.
Why Does the Spring System Matter?
Garage doors can be extremely heavy.
The spring system provides the counterbalance needed for normal operation.
Without properly functioning springs, the automatic opener can be forced to work much harder than intended.
Should You Repair the Existing TorqueMaster System?
Repairing the existing system may be an option depending on its condition, configuration, and availability of appropriate components.
Keeping the existing setup can make sense when the rest of the system is functioning properly and suitable replacement components are available.
Why Do Some Homeowners Consider Conversion?
In certain situations, conversion to a conventional torsion spring configuration may be considered when servicing a Wayne Dalton door.
That doesn’t mean every TorqueMaster system should automatically be converted.
The garage door, available headroom, hardware, weight, condition, and existing configuration all need to be considered.
Is One System Automatically Better for Every Garage?
No.
The appropriate solution depends on the individual garage door and installation. A recommendation should be based on the actual door rather than a blanket rule.
Don’t Operate a Door With a Failed Spring
Regardless of which spring system you have, avoid repeatedly using the automatic opener when a spring has failed.
Signs can include an extremely heavy garage door, an opener that suddenly struggles, a door that only opens several inches, uneven movement, or a door that won’t open.
Garage door springs are under significant tension and should be serviced with appropriate equipment and experience.
Have the Complete Wayne Dalton Door Inspected
Before deciding whether to repair or convert the spring system, the rest of the garage door should be checked.
This includes the cables, drums, tracks, rollers, hinges, door sections, opener, and overall balance. That inspection provides a clearer picture of the condition of the entire system.
Wayne Dalton Spring Service in Queens, NY
If your Wayne Dalton TorqueMaster system has failed, we can inspect the garage door and determine the appropriate repair options for your particular setup.
For Wayne Dalton TorqueMaster repair, spring service, or information about torsion spring conversion in Queens, NY, contact us today at 718-755-5985.