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How Long Do Garage Door Springs Last?

January 24, 2024 by Diane Mitchell

How Long Do Garage Door Springs Last? How long do garage springs last, typically? The average garage door spring, if correctly installed, should last about 10,000 cycles of opening and closing. If you only go in and out of your garage once a day, that means you should expect a broken garage door spring around

Are Garage Door Torsion Springs Color Coded?

January 24, 2024 by Diane Mitchell

Are Garage Door Torsion Springs Color Coded? Torsion springs are color coded based on wire gauge sizes. Extension springs are color coded based on the weight they are designed to counterbalance. For extension springs one pair (2 springs total) are identified by a given color code and weight rating. How do I know what spring