Garage Door Repair
General repair for garage doors that will not open or close, move unevenly, or make unusual noises.
Learn moreBroken Garage Door Spring Repair in Colorado Springs, CO
Garage door springs counterbalance the weight of the door so it can be lifted by hand or by the opener. When a spring breaks, the door may stop working entirely. Academy Overhead Door repairs broken garage door springs in Colorado Springs, Monument, and Tri-Lakes.
Common Signs
Signs you may need broken spring repair.
A loud bang from the garage
Springs often break suddenly, and many homeowners hear a loud snap.
Door opens only a few inches
The opener struggles or stops because the door is no longer balanced.
Visible gap in the spring
A torsion spring above the door may show a clear separation in the coil.
Door is very heavy
Without spring tension, the full weight of the door is felt when lifting.
Common Causes
What can cause this problem.
- Normal wear from repeated open-and-close cycles
- Metal fatigue over time
- Rust or corrosion on the spring
- An improperly balanced door
Why Inspection Matters
Have the door looked at before it gets worse.
Garage door springs are under high tension and can cause serious injury if handled incorrectly. A door with a broken spring should not be forced open. Having a technician inspect the door helps protect your opener, cables, and other parts from additional strain.
What to Expect
What customers can expect from service.
Spring repair starts with assessing the counterbalance system and the parts affected by the loss of support. A technician can determine the appropriate spring repair and check the door’s balance and movement afterward. The opener is not a substitute for working springs; repeatedly trying to lift a heavy door can place additional strain on the drive system. Do not loosen spring brackets or attempt to add tension yourself.
- Describe what happened when you call or request service
- A technician inspects the springs and related hardware
- The technician discusses the appropriate spring repair
- Payment by cash, credit card, or debit card
Service Areas
Where we provide this service.
Academy Overhead Door provides broken spring repair in:
Related Services
Related garage door services.
Garage Door Cable Repair
Repair for loose, frayed, or snapped garage door cables that affect safe door movement.
Learn moreOff-Track Garage Door Repair
Repair for garage doors that have come off their tracks or no longer travel smoothly.
Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions
Broken Spring Repair questions
Can I use the opener with a broken spring?
Avoid doing so. The door may be too heavy for the opener and could move unpredictably. Keep people clear and contact a technician.
Does a gap above the door mean a spring has broken?
A visible separation in a torsion spring coil is a sign of breakage. Not all spring systems look alike, so lack of a visible gap does not rule out a spring problem.
Are springs and cables checked together?
They work together to support the door. A spring inspection should consider related cables and hardware rather than treating the spring as an isolated part.
Contact
Need broken spring repair?
Call Academy Overhead Door any time — we are open 24 hours, Monday through Sunday.