If you use your garage door every day, one of the most important parts of the entire system is also one of the easiest to forget about: the garage door spring. So, how long do garage door springs actually last? For most Austin homeowners, a standard garage door spring will typically last around 7–10 years, but age alone does not determine when a spring will fail. Garage door springs are actually rated by cycles, meaning how many times the garage door can open and close before