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Signs Your Garage Door Spring Is Broken (and What to Do)

Signs Your Garage Door Spring Is Broken (and What to Do)

2026-05-092 min readServices

Garage door springs do the heavy lifting every time your door opens. After thousands of cycles they wear out, and when one snaps you’ll usually know right away.

The warning signs

Look for a door that suddenly feels extremely heavy, won’t open more than a few inches, or slams shut. You might hear a loud bang from the garage, see a visible gap in the torsion spring above the door, or notice the opener straining and stopping.

Signs Your Garage Door Spring Is Broken (and What to Do)

Why you shouldn’t fix it yourself

Springs are under extreme tension and can cause serious injury if they release unexpectedly. This is one repair that genuinely requires the right tools and training. Disconnect the opener, avoid using the door, and call a professional for same-day service.

We replace torsion and extension springs safely the same day, in pairs, with a full balance and safety check so your door runs smoothly again.

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