Your garage door springs are under enormous tension and do the hard work every time the door moves. When they wear out they can fail suddenly — leaving your door stuck or unsafe. Here are five signs it’s time to book a spring replacement.
1. The door feels heavy or won’t stay open
If your door slams shut or won’t hold its position halfway, the springs are likely losing tension and can no longer counterbalance the weight.
2. Loud bangs from the garage
A broken torsion spring often makes a loud “bang” like a firecracker. If you heard one and the door now won’t open, stop using it and call a technician.
3. Visible gaps or rust on the spring
A gap in the coil or heavy rust are clear signs of failure. Never attempt to repair springs yourself — they’re dangerous under load.
4. Jerky or uneven movement
If the door shudders, moves crookedly or one side lifts faster, spring balance is off and needs adjustment or replacement.
5. The door has passed 10,000 cycles
Most springs last 7–12 years. If yours are older and the door gets daily use, proactive replacement avoids an inconvenient breakdown.
Final Thoughts
Noticing any of these? Our team replaces torsion and extension springs same-day across Perth. Don’t risk a sudden failure — book a technician for a quick, safe replacement.
