How long does a garage door last?
Typical lifespan
15–30 yr
A large sectional or roller door, counterbalanced by torsion springs so it can be lifted by hand or a light motor.
Torsion springs are rated for about 10,000 cycles and normally fail first.
How that compares
Garage door against things of a similar time.
Garage door 15–30 yr
Giant panda 15–30 yr
American bison 15–25 yr
Bald eagle 15–38 yr
Spotted hyena 12–25 yr
Cow 15–25 yr
Red kangaroo 12–25 yr
American black bear 18–30 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.05 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 1.5 of them |
Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.
More about a garage door
- How much does a garage door weigh? 50–260 kg
- How much does a garage door cost? 700–5,000 $
- Garage door vs Front door Side by side
- Garage door vs Escalator Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a garage door last?
- A garage door lasts 15–30 yr. Torsion springs are rated for about 10,000 cycles and normally fail first.
Related pages
- How much does a garage door weigh? 50–260 kg
- How much does a garage door cost? 700–5,000 $
- How long does a toilet last? 20–50 yr
- How long does a solar panel last? 25–40 yr
- How long does a ceiling fan last? 10–25 yr
- How long does a bathtub last? 15–50 yr
- How long does a front door last? 20–60 yr
- How long does a elevator last? 20–40 yr
- How long does a window last? 15–40 yr
- How long does a fire extinguisher last? 5–12 yr
- How long does a radiator last? 15–100 yr
- How long does a escalator last? 20–40 yr
- Garage door vs Front door Side by side
- Garage door vs Escalator Side by side
Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place