For how long should a garage door spring last? Springs are rated by cycles or the number of times the garage door is opened. But if you were to look at an overall average, they last about 10 years. Obviously if you open and close the door more than normal that number would decrease.
So what is a cycle?
Springs today are rated in cycles. One cycle is the door going up and then coming back down. A lot of the springs manufactured today are rated for 10,000 cycles. That normally lasts 7 to 10 years, but sometimes less.
It's a reality that all springs break. It would not be a bad concept to be proactive and replace them before they break. It could possibly save you from being late to work or school some future early morning. Search for a firm that provides a lifetime service warranty on their springs in case you're still residing in the house when they need replacing again.
There truly is no other way of telling when they will break. It's sort of like a light bulb, it will go out when it goes out. Just keep a light layer of oil on them to prevent rust.
Beware of the spring as well as everything it is affixed to. Trying to re-adjust it or change it could possibly lead to injury or fatality because they are under such extreme pressure. You truly must only work with or around them if your acquainted with how they work.
Call a certified garage door specialist for all your garage door spring repairs.
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