What Causes Garage Door Springs to Break or Go Bad?

A close-up of a man's hand reaching up to a garage spring.

If you’ve ever dealt with your garage door springs breaking seemingly out of nowhere, you already know how much chaos broken ones can cause. Suddenly, your garage door goes from useful to useless, all because of a tiny little spring breaking. What could be happening, and what should you do about it?

Signs It’s Time to Repair Your Garage Door Torsion Springs

garage door torsion springs being replaced by a technician from Eco Overhead Garage Doors

Torsion springs are an important part of the garage door system that keeps everything running smoothly and efficiently. Along with extension springs, these essential components open and close your door; without functioning springs, your garage door is rendered useless. Knowing some signs of a failing torsion spring will help you act quickly and decisively when […]