Garage door torsion springs are the most Essential part of the lifting system. It is the component proving the lifting strength to bring the door up and to bring it down in a controlled matter. Many people think the motor is the part lifting the garage door. But in reality, the motor simply moves the door, while the springs are in charge of lifting it. A properly functioning garage door is supposed to be In the state of equilibrium. That means when you detach the door from the motor, it should hover in the air at whatever position you leave it in, as if it’s weightless. Therefore it would be wise to make sure you have them inspected and maintained your springs. Faulty, broken, or improper springs may lead to many problems with the garage door and motor. Signs That Your Garage Door Has a Broken Spring Your garage door springs are broken, if you notice one of the following: ● The garage door is heavy to lift ● The garage door motor is struggling with lifting the door ● The spring looks visibly broken into two pieces