How Long Do Garage Door Springs Last? 10,000 vs. 15,000 vs. 25,000 Cycles

Garage door springs are rated by cycles. One cycle is one full open and close. The more often your garage door is used, the faster the spring reaches the end of its rated life.

When a high-cycle spring upgrade makes sense

If your garage door is the main entrance to the house, used by multiple drivers, or opened many times per day, a higher-cycle spring can be worth considering. A heavier insulated door may also benefit from having the spring sized correctly instead of using the cheapest builder-grade option.

Signs your garage door spring is failing

• The door feels extremely heavy
• The opener runs but the door barely moves
• You heard a loud bang in the garage
• There is a visible gap in the torsion spring
• The door rises crooked or slams shut