
Your garage door is the heaviest moving object in your house. While most folks think the motorized opener does all the heavy lifting, the spring system actually does most of it. The door can weigh between 150 and 300+ lbs.
Every time a garage door cycles, the springs are under constant, intense mechanical tension that wears them down. If a spring wears out or breaks, your door will not work and can be dangerous.
Here’s what you need to know about how to recognize a failing spring and why you need a pro to replace your garage door spring.




