Your garage door springs are one of the hardest-working components in your entire garage door system. Every time the door opens and closes, the springs help carry the weight of the door and reduce the strain on your opener.
Unfortunately, garage door springs don't last forever.
Here are five common signs that your garage door springs may be nearing the end of their lifespan.
1. Your Garage Door Feels Heavier Than Normal
A properly functioning garage door should feel relatively balanced. If the door suddenly feels unusually heavy when opening it manually, your springs may be losing tension.
Many homeowners notice this before the spring actually breaks.
2. The Door Opens Unevenly
If one side of the garage door appears higher than the other while opening, it may indicate a spring issue.
Uneven operation places additional stress on your cables, rollers, tracks, and opener, potentially leading to more expensive repairs.
3. Your Opener Is Struggling
Garage door openers are designed to guide the door—not lift its full weight.
When springs begin to fail, the opener often has to work much harder than intended. You may notice slower operation, straining, jerking, or unusual noises.
4. You See a Gap in the Spring
A broken torsion spring will usually have a visible gap somewhere along the coil.
This is one of the easiest signs to identify. If you see a separation in the spring, stop using the door and have it inspected as soon as possible.
5. You Heard a Loud Bang in the Garage
Many homeowners describe a broken spring as sounding like a gunshot or a loud pop coming from the garage.
Because garage door springs are under significant tension, they often make a surprising amount of noise when they break.
Don't Wait Until You're Stuck
Garage door springs often fail at the worst possible time—when you're trying to leave for work, pick up the kids, or secure your home for the night.
If you've noticed any of these warning signs, it may be time to have your system inspected before a complete failure occurs.
Need Garage Door Spring Replacement in Warrensburg, Lee's Summit, Blue Springs or Sedalia?
At Prodigal Sons Garage Doors, we provide professional garage door spring replacement, garage door repair, opener installation, and maintenance services throughout Warrensburg and the surrounding communities.
If your garage door isn't operating properly, give us a call. We'll inspect the system, explain your options, and help you get the door operating safely and reliably again.
