How Torsion Springs Work
A torsion spring mounts on a metal shaft directly above the garage door opening. As the door closes, the spring winds tighter and stores energy. As the door opens, that energy releases and does most of the lifting, which is why a properly balanced door can be raised by hand with surprisingly little effort. Most homes built in Coral Springs since the 1990s use torsion springs, including many of the newer developments around Coral Springs Drive and the communities near Heron Bay and Wyndham Lakes.
Signs Your Torsion Spring Is Failing
A loud bang from the garage, a visible gap in the coil, a door that opens a few inches and stalls, or a door that has started closing faster than it used to, all point to a torsion spring at or past the end of its life. In Coral Springs humidity, most torsion springs need replacement after 7 to 10 years.
Why Torsion Work Is Never a DIY Job
A torsion spring holds most of its stored energy while being wound onto the shaft, and it requires a winding bar and precise tension control to install safely. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has documented tens of thousands of garage door related injuries treated in emergency rooms each year, a meaningful share tied to springs. Leave torsion spring repair in Coral Springs to a trained technician.