The Role of Springs in Your Garage Door System

Springs are the unsung heroes of your garage door system. They do heavy lifting every time you use the opener to raise or lower the door.The springs balance out the weight of the hefty garage doors so that they open smoothly and securely. It's kind of like how your leg muscles help lift and lower your body when using stairs – except these "muscles" have way more endurance.

Detecting Broken Springs Early Can Save You Time And Money

Imagine trying to run with a sprained ankle – not very efficient right? The same applies for operating a garage door with faulty springs; it'll strain other components leading to expensive repairs down line.

• Noisy operation: If there’s one thing no homeowner wants early morning or late night is their peace disrupted by loud screeching noises from their opening/closing doors due to worn-out springs.
• Inconsistent movement: Another sign could be uneven movement as one side struggles more than other under imbalance caused by failing springs.
• Falling too quickly: This might indicate less tension in spring, causing rapid descent which can pose safety risk.