Garage door springs generate the tension needed to smoothly open and close your garage door.
You’ll find two types of garage door springs: torsion springs and extension springs. Torsion springs mount horizontally on the wall above the door, while extension springs attach to the sides of your garage door track.
What’s the Average Lifespan of a Garage Door Spring?
Most garage springs are built to handle 10,000 open-and-close cycles. If you use your garage door four times a day, your springs will typically last about seven years.
However, certain factors can cause springs to wear out faster:
- Frequent Use: The more often you open and close your garage door, the quicker the springs wear down.
- Harsh Weather Conditions: Cold or humid environments lead to rust and corrosion, weakening the springs over time.
- Heavy Garage Doors: Large or custom doors—such as glass, double, or certain wood doors—put extra strain on the springs, reducing their lifespan.
To extend the life of your garage door springs, ensure your door remains properly balanced. Regular inspections, maintenance, rebalancing, and lubrication by a professional can help prevent premature wear and tear.
We Use Extension Springs
Many sectional garage doors rely on extension springs to maintain balance. Since these doors bend at multiple hinges while opening and closing, extension springs provide the necessary counterweight to keep operation smooth and efficient.
TORSION SPRINGS
Torsion Springs are used to balance the weight of a garage door. With the help of torsion springs that are working properly, you will be able to life the garage door manually or with a garage door opener with ease.
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EXTENSION SPRINGS
TORSION SPRINGS
Signs You Need to Replace Your Garage Door Springs
Not sure if it’s time to replace your garage door springs? Look out for these warning signs that indicate your springs are nearing failure:
- Loud Squeaking or Banging: Springs that make excessive noise may be wearing out.
- Worn, Frayed, or Rusted Cables: Damaged cables often signal weakened springs.
- Missing or Damaged Safety Cables: Safety cables prevent accidents if a spring breaks.
- Gaps Between the Coils: If you notice spaces in the coils, your springs are losing tension.
- Uneven or Unsteady Door Movement: A properly functioning door should open and close smoothly.
- Off-Balance or Misaligned Door: If your garage door looks uneven or doesn’t stay aligned with its tracks, a failing spring could be the cause.
Since springs control the tension that allows your door to function properly, ignoring these issues can lead to sudden failure—which may leave your door stuck open or closed.
Is It Dangerous to Replace Garage Door Springs?
Yes, replacing garage springs is extremely dangerous. For your safety and the well-being of your household, never attempt to repair, replace, or install door springs yourself.
Garage doors can weigh hundreds of pounds, putting their springs under constant high tension. If a spring snaps, it can launch unpredictably, striking objects or people with enough force to cause serious injuries—even broken bones or worse. A failed spring can also cause your garage door to slam shut unexpectedly, damaging anything underneath it.
Why DIY Spring Replacement Is Too Risky
Many homeowners get injured attempting to replace their own garage door springs. Here’s why:
🔹 Lack of Proper Tools: Spring replacement requires specialized tools. Using the wrong ones increases the risk of injury or improper installation.
🔹 Incorrect Spring Installation: Installing the wrong type of spring—or placing it incorrectly—can lead to immediate failure.
🔹 Mishandling: Even small mistakes can reduce the spring’s lifespan or cause it to snap.
🔹 Misdiagnosed Issues: If your garage door has other mechanical problems, misidentifying them as a spring issue won’t fix the real problem—but it will expose you to unnecessary risk.
These errors can result in costly damage to your garage door system, your home, and your safety. Instead of taking the risk, call a professional to inspect and replace your springs correctly.
Garage Door Spring Broken? Call the Experts!
🚨 If your garage door spring has snapped or shows signs of failure, contact a trained professional immediately.
At Precision Garage Door, our expert technicians arrive fully equipped to diagnose, repair, and replace your springs in just one visit. We install high-grade, long-lasting springs that outperform standard models and are backed by our warranty.
✔️ Precision-trained technicians
✔️ Higher-grade replacement springs with longer lifespans
✔️ 21-point safety inspection to ensure your entire door system is in top shape
✔️ 24/7 emergency service for urgent repairs
📞 Call Precision Garage Door today to schedule your spring replacement!
