There’s a good chance that you might not even think about your garage door spring until there’s a problem with it -- and the last time you want to be noticing your spring is when it breaks and you’re stuck in the garage with a door that won’t open! Unfortunately, that might just be your reality though, so let’s talk about garage door springs so you know what’s up.
There are two main types of garage door springs: torsion and extension springs.
Torsion springs are the most common in residential garages. They are tightly wound springs that are visible above your garage door. They use torque to hold the force and weight of your garage door so that it is easy to lift and won’t come slamming down. These are ideal for most doors because they can handle heavy loads and last longer.
Extension springs are mounted on either side of the garage door track. They stretch and contract to hold the weight of the door.
How long a spring will last depends on how often it is used and how well it is maintained. Most torsion springs last for 15,000 - 20,000 cycles (a cycle is opening and closing your door once). On average, you can expect approximately seven years’ lifespan from your spring.
Follow along with our technician Pierce as he replaces a spring. We decided to take you along with us in this process, so you have an idea of what to expect if your garage door spring breaks and needs to be replaced here - https://youtu.be/NOchpd-vjhc
