Introduction
Torsion springs do the heavy lifting on a residential garage door — quite literally. They store energy when the door is closed and release it to help the opener lift hundreds of pounds of steel.
Key Points
- Most residential springs are rated for around 10,000 cycles
- High-cycle springs can last 25,000 or 50,000 cycles for higher-use doors
- Springs almost always fail by snapping — not by gradual weakening
What This Means For Homeowners
If your door suddenly feels twice as heavy or the opener strains, the spring has likely broken. Operating the door manually with a broken spring is unsafe and can damage the opener.
Royal Garage Doors Recommendation
Royal Garage Doors stocks single and double torsion spring sets and can usually replace them same-day. Call 437-265-9995 for honest pricing.