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Most homeowners never think about their garage door springs until they break, leaving your garage door jammed closed or stuck wide open. Waiting until something goes wrong can compromise your home security, or even worse, leave you stranded if your car is stuck inside. C&C Garage Doors, installation and repair specialists serving the Middletown, OH, area, recommend watching out for the following symptoms so you can get your garage door springs replaced before they fail.

Regardless of what kind of garage door spring you have, the following signs usually indicate impending failure:

  • Jerky Movements: Your garage door stops, starts, and shudders when it's opening.
  • Incomplete Closing: When closed, your garage door looks crooked. This will be most obvious from the outside.
  • Visible Wear: You can see wearing and metal fatigue with the naked eye. You may even be able to detect a separation in the spring.
  • Your Spring Looks Stretched Out: The spring looks like it's lost tension, and may appear stretched out or elongated.
  • You've Recently Damaged Your Garage Door: You've hit the door with your car, which is one of the most common causes of a bad spring.

How long your springs will last depends a great deal on how you use them. Obviously, if you open or close your garage door several times a day, the springs will wear out more quickly. However, under normal use you can expect them to last from seven to 12 years.

Visit C&C Garage Doors online to see all the services they have to offer, or call (513) 423-6205 to request a quote for a garage door installation or spring replacement.

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