2025-01-15 6 min read Pro LCF Doors Team
# 5 Warning Signs Your Garage Door Springs Need Replacement
Your garage door springs are one of the most critical components of your garage door system. They bear the tremendous weight of your door.often 200 pounds or more.and allow it to open and close smoothly. When these springs fail, it can leave your car trapped inside and pose serious safety risks.
At Garage Door Company La Cañada Flintridge, we've seen countless spring failures over our 15+ years in business. Here are the five most common warning signs that your springs need professional attention.
The most obvious sign of failing springs is when your garage door suddenly feels much heavier than usual when you try to lift it manually. Healthy springs counterbalance the door's weight, making it light enough to lift with one hand.
What to do: Try disconnecting your opener and lifting the door manually. If it's difficult to lift or won't stay up on its own, your springs are likely failing.
Torsion springs, which are mounted horizontally above the door, should appear as one continuous coil. If you notice visible gaps in the coil.often around 2 inches.the spring has broken and needs immediate replacement.
Safety warning: Never attempt to touch or adjust a broken spring yourself. These springs are under extreme tension and can cause serious injury.
If your garage door appears lopsided when opening or closing, it could indicate that one of your springs has weakened or broken while the other remains functional. This puts additional stress on the working spring and can cause it to fail prematurely.
A snapping or banging sound from your garage.especially when no one is in there.often indicates a spring has broken. The sound occurs when the stored tension in the spring is suddenly released.
What to check: After hearing this sound, inspect your springs for visible breaks or gaps.
Modern garage door openers have safety features that prevent them from operating under excessive strain. If your springs are failing, the opener may struggle, make unusual noises, or refuse to lift the door entirely.
Most garage door springs are rated for approximately 10,000 cycles (one cycle = one open and one close). For a typical household that uses the garage door 4 times per day, this translates to roughly 7-12 years of life.
Factors that can shorten spring life include: - Extreme temperature fluctuations, Lack of regular maintenance, Improper installation, Using the wrong spring type for your door
Spring replacement is not a DIY project. The high tension in these springs can cause severe injuries if mishandled. Our licensed technicians at Pro LCF Doors have the training and equipment to replace your springs safely and efficiently.
We offer: - Same-day emergency service, High-quality springs rated for 25,000+ cycles, Written warranty on parts and labor, Upfront pricing with no hidden fees
Call us at (424) 581-0282 for a free inspection and quote on spring replacement. We serve La Cañada Flintridge, Pasadena, Glendale, and all surrounding communities.