Garage Door Spring Repair

A broken spring isn't always immediately obvious.

Common warning signs include:

• A loud bang coming from the garage
• The garage door won't open
• The door opens only a few inches
• The opener runs but can't lift the door
• The garage door suddenly feels extremely heavy
• The door opens unevenly
• A visible gap in the spring
• Loose cables around the garage door

If you notice any of these symptoms, avoid repeatedly operating the opener. Doing so can place unnecessary strain on other components.

Garage door springs are designed to withstand thousands of opening and closing cycles, but they eventually wear out.

Spring life can be affected by:

• Normal wear and tear
• Frequent garage door use
• Corrosion
• Improper spring sizing
• Poor door balance
• Age

When replacing a broken spring, it's important that the replacement is properly matched to the weight and configuration of your garage door.

Garage door springs store a significant amount of energy. Attempting to remove or adjust a spring without the correct equipment and training can cause serious injury or property damage.

Professional spring replacement helps ensure the correct spring is installed and the garage door is properly balanced afterward.

When servicing a broken spring, our technicians can also inspect related components such as:

• Lift cables
• Drums
• Rollers
• Bearings
• Tracks
• Hinges
• Garage door balance

Identifying additional wear during the repair can help prevent another unexpected failure.