Broken garage door springs
Springs do the heavy lifting for your door. When one breaks, the door may feel very heavy, open only a few inches, or the opener may strain and stop.
Local help line coming soon. Until it opens: don’t try to open a door with a broken spring, keep kids and pets clear, unplug the opener, and don’t touch the springs or cables yourself.
Signs of a broken spring
- A loud bang from the garage when nobody was using the door
- A visible gap in the spring above the door
- The door opens a few inches and stops
- Cables hanging loose
Torsion vs. extension springs
Torsion springs sit on a bar above the door. Extension springs run along the tracks on each side. Both hold a lot of tension. Many technicians recommend replacing both springs at once on doors that have two, because they usually wear at the same rate. Ask the company what they recommend for your door.
Please don’t DIY this one
Spring work can cause serious injury. Leave the door closed if you can, keep everyone clear, and call a technician.
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Garage door stuck?
Here is what to do first.
Local help line coming soon. Until it opens: don’t try to open a door with a broken spring, keep kids and pets clear, unplug the opener, and don’t touch the springs or cables yourself.