The Role of Springs in Your Garage Door System
Your garage door is more than just a large moving wall; it’s an intricate system where each part plays a vital role. At the heart of this system are the torsion or extension springs, designed to balance and support hundreds of pounds so you can easily lift your door with one hand (or with the push of a button). When these springs break, lifting your garage becomes nearly impossible without professional help. Springs work on principles from high school physics that seem simple yet carry weight—literally. Torsion springs use torque to do their job while extension springs stretch and contract to manage gravity's pull on your hefty door.