Broken Spring Replacement
A snapped spring strands the car and overloads the opener. We replace springs in matched, correctly rated pairs.
A broken garage door spring is the most common emergency in this trade. Torsion springs do the real lifting — thousands of cycles a year — and when one lets go, the door becomes dead weight: far too heavy to lift safely, and heavy enough to burn out an opener that tries. You will usually hear it first: a loud bang from the garage, then a door that will not move. We replace springs in matched pairs rated for your door's exact weight and height, inspect the cables and drums while the shaft is down, and balance-test the door before we leave.
When to Call for Broken Spring Replacement
- A loud bang from the garage, then the door will not open
- A visible gap in the coil of the spring above the door
- The opener hums but the door rises only a few inches
- The door feels impossibly heavy to lift by hand
- The door slams shut instead of gliding down
What the Visit Covers
- Matched pair replacement — both springs, same rating, same visit
- Springs rated to your door's measured weight and height
- High-cycle spring options for busy households
- Cable and drum inspection while the shaft is down
- Full balance test and opener force reset
- Old springs hauled away
Broken Spring Replacement Questions
Can I open the door with a broken spring?
Please do not try. Without the spring, a typical door weighs 150 to 300 pounds, and the opener is not built to lift it — forcing it can burn out the motor and bend the top panel. Keep the door closed and call us; spring jobs are priority dispatches.
Should I replace just the broken spring?
We recommend replacing both. Springs are installed in matched pairs and wear at the same rate — when one snaps, the other is usually near the end of its life too. Replacing both now costs far less than a second emergency visit in a few months.
How long do garage door springs last?
Standard springs are rated around 10,000 cycles — roughly 7 to 10 years for an average household, less for busy multi-car homes. High-cycle springs rated 25,000 cycles and up are a smart upgrade if your door opens many times a day.
Is spring replacement dangerous to do myself?
Yes — genuinely. A wound torsion spring stores enough energy to cause severe injury, which is why this is the one garage job we tell every homeowner to leave to a technician with the right winding bars and training.
Broken Spring Replacement in Florida
Live today across our five Florida metros — a sample of cities; the full list is on the Florida page.
Book Broken Spring Replacement
National line (855) 442-4167 — or send the form and we will confirm your window.