Your garage door is one of the most important features of your house—just consider how many times you use it in an average week. Modern doors are made to be strong and reliable, but because of how much use the garage door springs get, they will eventually wear out. When one finally snaps, the extreme tension that is suddenly released can result in harm coming to anyone nearby. To prevent this from happening, it’s vital to be able to detect when a spring needs replacing. 

How to Recognize When a Garage Door Spring Is Wearing Out

Torsion Springs

Torsion springs are made from a tightly coiled wire that turns in a circular motion to lift the door. A garage may have one or more. One of the simplest ways to test whether a torsion spring is wearing out is to manually position the door so it’s halfway open, then see if it can stay in that position on its own. Also, test the door’s weight to see if it feels unusually heavy.

Extension Springs

An extension spring works by stretching and contracting to open the door. You can use the same strategy to test it as with torsion springs, but you can also do a visual check. Is there space between the loops of the spring? If so, this may indicate it’s starting to bend under the constant pressure it experiences. Replace the spring before it causes any damage to people or property.

Need garage door installations or repairs around Millmont, PA? The team at Libby’s Expert Door Installations will help. All of their staff members are fully licensed to do reliable, quality work, whether you need to replace a garage door spring or require new parts. To get in touch today, visit them online or call (570) 412-0192.