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    5 Warning Signs Your Garage Door Springs Need Replacement

    January 1, 20265 min readPower Garage Doors
    5 Warning Signs Your Garage Door Springs Need Replacement

    Understanding Garage Door Spring Issues

    Your garage door springs are under immense tension and are one of the hardest-working components of your garage door system. Over time, they wear out and can become dangerous if not replaced promptly.

    1. Visible Gaps in the Spring

    If you notice a gap in your torsion spring, it has already broken. This is the most obvious sign and requires immediate professional attention.

    2. The Door Opens Unevenly

    When one spring is weaker than the other, your door may rise crookedly or appear lopsided. This puts extra strain on your opener and other components.

    3. Loud Bang from the Garage

    If you heard a loud bang from your garage, similar to a firecracker, your spring likely just broke. The sound comes from the spring unwinding rapidly.

    4. Door Falls Quickly When Closing

    A properly functioning spring counterbalances the weight of the door. If your door slams shut, the springs may be worn out.

    5. Door Won't Stay Open

    If your door won't stay in place when you manually lift it halfway, the springs need attention.

    Call Power Garage Doors Today

    Don't attempt to replace springs yourself – this is extremely dangerous work. Call our certified technicians at (847) 485-1683 for same-day spring replacement service.

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