What spring service includes
Broken garage door springs are under high tension and should not be treated as a DIY repair.
Garage door springs carry the door weight. When a spring breaks, the door can feel impossible to lift, slam shut, or overload the opener. This is one of the most important safety repairs because the spring system is under high tension and should not be treated as a DIY job.
- Broken torsion spring replacement
- Extension spring replacement
- Correct spring sizing for door weight
- Cable, drum, and bearing inspection
- Door balance testing
- Opener strain review
Signs a spring may be broken
Call when the door stops working safely or starts showing problems like these:
- Loud bang from the garage
- Door only lifts a few inches
- Visible gap in the spring
- Door feels extremely heavy
- Opener hums but cannot raise the door
Spring replacement safety process
Identify the spring type and door weight requirements
Inspect cables, drums, bearings, and brackets
Replace springs with appropriate sizing
Balance the door and test opener operation
Service FAQs
Can I replace a garage door spring myself?
No. Garage door springs are under dangerous tension and should be replaced by a trained technician.
Why did my opener stop after the spring broke?
The opener is designed to guide a balanced door, not lift the full door weight. A broken spring can overload the motor.
Should both springs be replaced together?
If a two-spring system has one failed spring and both are the same age, replacing both can prevent another call-out soon after.