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What are the Different Types of Garage Door Springs?

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  Garage door springs are important because they help balance a garage door's weight as it is being opened or closed. It's important to take care of your garage door springs and repair them when they're no longer functional to avoid damaging your garage door. But what kind of springs are there, and what can you do to keep them in shape? Here, we will talk about the two types of springs and what to expect when repairing or replacing them.   Torsion Springs In garage doors , the number of torsion springs can vary. It varies depending on the door's size, weight, and strength. Torsion springs are mounted on the metal shaft immediately above the door opening. After the cable length and aluminum drums are set, the springs are tensioned, giving this spring its name.    The torsion spring can be broken if it has a split, crack, or separation. You can often tell if your torsion spring is broken by looking at it. For example, you could find a two-inch gap in the spring,