Garage door springs are the main component that helps your door raise and lower properly. Garage doors can have extension or torsion springs. Extension springs expand and contract as the door opens. Torsion springs use a series of springs and cable drums to help the door raise and lower. Taking care of your garage door springs is a very important part of garage door maintenance. Without them, your garage door won’t work. Here are some common reasons why your garage door springs break.
Why Do Garage Door Springs Break?
One of biggest reason why garage door springs break is because of wear and tear. The amount of cycle life for a garage door can vary. One cycle is having the door raise to open then low to close. A 10,000 cycle spring may seem like a lot, but in reality most people open and close their garage door at least twice a day. Part of your garage door maintenance is to make sure the springs are replaced before the garage door springs break. In other words, before the 10,000 cycles are up.
Rust can be another factor why garage doors springs break. Rust increases friction on the coils as they expand and contract, which can cause them to strain as the door raises and lowers. Not to mention, rust can also weaken the spring. in due time this can cause the door to get stuck and can cause the garage door spring to break. To prevent rusting, Sterling Door recommends spraying springs with garage door lubricant at least three to four times a year.
All garage door springs will eventually break, but by taking care of them, you can help prolong their lifespan. Without a doubt keeping them lubricated and ensuring garage door springs are balanced once per season is important. We always recommend calling a professional when handling garage doors springs because they are dangerous and to avoid any accidents from happening.
If you would like to schedule a garage door repair on your springs, feel free to give us a call at 586-412-5600. Or you can email us at info@sterlinggaragedoor.com. We’re always here for you!
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