If your garage door is of a good quality and was installed by a professional garage door technician, then it should last for at least 15 years, and could even continue to perform well for as long as 30 years. But that doesn’t mean that some repairs might not be needed during its lifespan – and before it’s ready to be replaced – such as to the springs on the door.
Torsion spring systems (or extension springs) help to keep your garage door working well and most importantly, safely. Some doors can weigh as much as 400 pounds, so it’s essential that the springs are able to cope with the weight and keep the door opening and closely smoothly, and safely.
What are the signs of a broken garage door spring?
The biggest indicator that there may be a problem with the springs on your garage door, is when it simply stops working, but there are a few other indicators to look out for, too:
- The door isn’t moving as quickly as it should, or only opens halfway
- It is jerky when being raised and lowered
- You hear a loud snapping sound
- The door falls to the ground too fast
Any one of these signs could mean that you have a problem with the springs on your garage door, and you’ll need to schedule an assessment from a service technician, and get it repaired at the earliest opportunity. Failure to act quickly when springs break can result in personal injury and/or damage to property.
What will the garage door service technician do?
After carefully assessing the extent of the damage, the technician will determine what type of spring replacement is required for our particular door; whether you need extension, or torsion springs.
Why should you invest in torsion springs with a longer lifespan?
From a garage door replacement to repairs, having longer life torsion springs installed could mean that both they, and your garage door, live and perform well, for much longer. On average, torsion door springs are designed to last for a minimum of 10,00 to 15,000 cycles, but by upgrading the springs, you could increase the cycles to in excess of a whopping 100,000!
Why is garage door springs maintenance so important?
In the majority of instances, garage door springs fail due to wear and rust, and while you may not be able to prevent a certain degree of wear from occurring, regular maintenance can minimize the damage from rust and keep them functioning safely, for longer.
Garage door springs undergo a lot, but you can help them to keep on doing their job for many more years by keeping on top of any repairs, and scheduling regular service checks from a local garage door technician.
