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Originally Posted by spinner1001
Unless you know what you are doing, replacing overhead garage door springs can be very dangerous. A garage door spring has a lot of energy after winding one up. I have heard stories of homeowners going to the emergency room with deep, bloody cuts trying to do it themself. Winding up a door spring and slipping up makes for a bad day at the ER.
Also, lubricating garage door springs periodically will slow the rusting process and extend the life of the springs. Florida’s humidity leads to faster rusting than less humid climates.
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I'm handy, but I wouldn't attempt it either.