Signs Your Garage Door Springs Are Damaged

Torsion springs are a major part of your garage door system. And as you'd expect, the torsion springs make closing and opening the garage door easier. As such, you must ensure that the springs are in tip-top condition. And if the springs show signs of damage, you should get a garage door springs repair service. Here are some of the indicators you must watch out for.

Loose Cables 

Your garage door has cables and a pulley that helps with the lifting and closing. These cables should be firm and tight as long as the door functions correctly. However, if you have noticed some loosely hanging cables, it is an obvious sign that the springs have an issue. Remember that the torsion springs support the cables. So, don't be surprised to spot the cables hanging out of place after the springs fail.

Weird Noises

Your garage door has various ways of informing you it has an issue, and noise is one of them. So, if you have noticed that your garage door has been making weird noises lately, there is a high chance that you are dealing with broken or worn-out torsion springs. Therefore, a professional technician should check whether the torsion springs can be repaired or need replacement.

The Door Is Heavy

As much as garage door systems are automatic, there are times when you need to operate your door manually. All in all, operating your garage door manually should never be a problem. The torsion springs should make the operation easier. So, even if the garage door is heavy, you shouldn't notice it. 

But if you feel that the garage door has become heavy to lift, it is a sign that the torsion springs aren't doing their job. Maybe they are worn out or broken. In that case, you should have them replaced to avoid accidents and straining your back.

Gaps on the Springs

Once your springs start to wear out, they will no longer be intact. And as you know, a good torsion spring should be tightly wound when intact. But if you notice some gaps in the springs, they have become worn out and can easily break. That said, you should have a professional repair the garage door springs before the operation of your garage door gets affected.

Other signs you shouldn't ignore are:

• The door falls too fast
• Rusty or worn-out springs
• The door is off balance
• The door stops halfway
• Garage door jerks

To learn more, contact garage door repair services. 

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