Here are some signs there is a problem with the garage door springs…

• There is a visible gap or split in the garage door spring. If you can see that there is a break or gap in the spring, then there is clearly a problem. You don’t want to risk damage or injury, so it is important to have this looked at by an experienced, licensed technician. Sure, springs are designed to be durable, but this doesn’t mean they can’t break over time. Bear in mind that they are not designed to last forever.
• When you use the automatic garage door opener, the door doesn’t open. One part to consider in this case is the spring.
• The garage door does not remain open when you turn off or disconnect the opener and physically lift open the garage door.
• There are balance issues with the garage door. This could absolutely point to a problem with the springs. Let’s say you can open and shut the garage door, but it is difficult to do so. Or perhaps your garage door falls quickly to the ground when you are closing it. The springs could be causing the concern, or they could be making it worse. It is certainly worth having them inspected.
• You hear strange, excessive noises, such as squeaking. This is something that can happen over time with the springs. Using lubricant might prove useful, but if it does not, the issue might be a bit larger. Again, it is not a bad idea to have an experienced technician come out to check the springs.
• These are just some of the methods to use to identify an issue with the garage door springs. When you start to notice problems with the operation of the garage door, which might indicate a spring problem, it is important to have it looked at and taken care of fast.