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title: "How long does a garage door last?"
description: "A garage door lasts 15–30 yr. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/how-long/garage-door/
site: "At One Place"
---

# 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

*Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.*

| 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?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/garage-door/) — 50–260 kg
- [How much does a garage door cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/garage-door/) — 700–5,000 $
- [Garage door vs Front door](https://atoneplace.net/vs/front-door-vs-garage-door/) — Side by side
- [Garage door vs Escalator](https://atoneplace.net/vs/escalator-vs-garage-door/) — 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.

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## Sources

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)