Torsion and extension springs
Broken garage door spring repair in Garland
If you heard a bang and the door now won't lift, a spring has probably broken. Stop using the opener and call. This isn't a repair to try yourself.
Signs of a broken spring
| What you notice | It often means |
|---|---|
| A loud bang from the garage | A spring snapped. The coil may show a gap, or an end may hang loose. |
| The opener hums and the door lifts an inch | The motor is now trying to carry all the door's weight. |
| The door feels extremely heavy by hand | The springs that balance it have stopped working. |
| The door is crooked or one cable is slack | A spring on one side has failed, or a cable has slipped. |
Which kind do you have?
| Torsion spring | Extension spring | |
|---|---|---|
| Where it is | On a steel bar above the door. | Along each side, parallel to the overhead tracks. |
| How it fails | The coil breaks and leaves a gap. | One end lets go and the spring hangs loose. |
| What to ask | Do the bar and cable drums need attention too? | Will a safety cable run through the new spring, so a break can't send it flying? |
Why not to do it yourself
A wound spring holds a lot of energy. Winding bars slip and brackets give way, and people get seriously hurt.
You can look at the spring from the floor. Leave the spring, the winding bar, the cables and the bottom corner brackets to a contractor.
What to ask before the work starts
- Which spring broke, and are the cables and drums still good?
- If the door has two springs, do you recommend replacing both? The second one has the same age and use.
- What is the total price, with parts and labor?
The price depends on the door's weight, the type and size of spring, how many springs there are and whether cables or drums are also worn.
Door stuck, or opener dead?
Call this number and tell the independent contractor you reach what the door is doing.