The most common spring that a homeowner will find in his or her garage is the torsion spring. Mounted on a shaft above the door itself, one or two springs will be responsible for supplying torque to balance the load of the door.

The weight of the garage door will slightly exceed the torque, or lift, that the torsion spring applies, creating stable, balanced operation at all points in the door’s travel. A torsion spring with the wrong amount of lift will not meet its life cycle standards, and the door opener may work too hard as well, shortening its lifespan considerably.

Since torsion springs are rated according to life cycle, in a two-spring unit where one spring has failed, we recommend replacing both. Not only will this prevent unexpected surprises as you rush out of your house in the morning, but it’s safer for you and your family as well.

Cincinnati Door & Opener carries a range of top quality residential torsion springs for your home with a 5 year warranty….the best in town. And in most cases, we can provide same-day service at a great price. Call us today at 513-821-5095.