Garage door spring broke on a cold morning? Why winter snaps tired springs
Garage Door Science
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Transcript
Winter is tough on garage door springs. Spring breaks happen more in winter, and cold makes the spring steel less forgiving. Each cycle adds strain. Springs wear out. A worn one can give way. November hits, temperatures plunge, and suddenly you hear a loud bang. Clopay says spring wire gets brittle in the cold. Watch for a strained or uneven door, and call a tech.