Key Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Garage Door Springs

If your garage door is making strange noises or having trouble operating, it might be time for a garage door spring replacement. Identifying early warning signs and acting promptly can help keep your door in good working order and avoid even more expensive repairs. Below, we will go over some signs it’s time to consider a garage door spring repair or replacement. 

In this post, we will explain when you should replace your door springs, and key signs to look for, such as:

• If your door is having balance issues, this is a good indicator for a spring replacement.
• Constant unusual noises such as squeaking and grinding are good indicators for a spring replacement.
• If the spring is rusty, broken in parts, or suffering from elongation.
• If your garage door springs are between 7-9 years of age, you should look into replacing them.

When your door was installed the springs were calibrated to operated together for smooth door operation. That’s why balance issues are one of the top indicators that it’s time to schedule a garage door spring replacement from a trusted professional overhead door company like Door Systems Inc. Ignoring these signs not only leaves you with a garage door that doesn’t operate correctly, it presents a safety risk and can lead to even more costly repairs such as a full garage door torsion spring replacement.  Taking care of your garage door coils extends the lifespan of your garage door.

Noisy Springs and Constant Squeaking

If you notice an unusual noise, squeaking or grinding sounds when you operate your garage door, it’s another sign that could indicate you need to schedule a service call to address worn-out or broken springs for a garage door. Garage doors and overhead doors can be noisy when operating normally but if you hear unusual sounds recently, it’s a red flag that something isn’t operating the way it should. You shouldn’t try to inspect your springs on your garage door yourself as the high tension can cause severe injury if mishandled. Contact a trusted overhead door company such as Door Systems Inc. to inspect your garage door coils and let you know if you need garage door spring repairs.

Visible Damage or Rust on the Springs

If you can see that the garage spring is broken during your visual inspection, you can act quickly to address the problem before it leads to further damage of your overhead door operating system or lead to more expensive solutions such as a complete overhead door system replacement. Visible damage such as rust, breaks, or elongation in the springs should all be addressed promptly to keep your door operating as it should. Regularly checking your springs helps prevent unexpected failures and ensures your garage door remains safe and functional.

Generally, the lifespan of a garage door spring ranges between 7-9 years over average usage. Frequent use (such as commercial use.) and extreme temperature changes, improperly sealed garages that let in dust and debris can all shorten the lifespan of your garage door springs.

Keep Your Garage Door Safe and Functional: Don’t Delay Spring Replacement

Being aware of some of the signs of damage or garage door spring wear, you can not only avoid more costly repairs and extend the life of your garage door, it can also help keep you, your people and your property safe. Regular maintenance can also help avoid larger garage door spring repair costs as well as avoiding the frustration of fighting with an overhead door that’s not operating properly. While a garage door coil is just a spring, the amount of tension and the weight of your overhead door make handling the garage door spring replacement or repair job yourself a risky idea. Using a trusted door company such as Door Systems Inc. when it comes to replacing or repairing garage door springs ensures your garage door is not only operable, but safely operable. 

If you’ve been struggling with your overhead door or you can visually see that one of your garage door springs are broken, don’t put off fixing the problem. Contact our expert team at Door Systems for a thorough inspection and garage door spring replacement cost estimate. We’re here to ensure your garage door stays functional and safe for years to come.