The science of Garage Doors

The Science of Garage Doors

Interactive 3D Explorer — by A+ Garage Doors

Your garage door is the largest moving object in your home. Every time it opens, a precise system of springs, cables, motors, and sensors works together to lift hundreds of pounds safely and reliably.

We built this interactive experience to pull back the curtain on how it all works — from the physics of torsion springs to the smart technology that connects your garage to your phone.

What’s Inside

  • Door System Mechanics — Watch a sectional door open and close with real-time physics data
  • Torsion Spring Physics — Adjust door weight and see how spring energy, torque, and stress respond
  • Drive Type Comparison — Chain, belt, screw, and direct drive openers animated side by side
  • Motor Internals — Exploded view of the motor inside your opener
  • Smart Home Integration — How your garage connects to Wi-Fi, HomeKit, and the cloud
  • LED Interference — Why your LED bulbs might be shortening your remote’s range

Drag to rotate any 3D scene. Use the buttons and sliders to interact. Works on desktop and mobile.