Repairs
Broken Garage Door Spring? Here's What to Do (and What NOT to Do)
· 5 min read
If your garage door suddenly won't open, you heard a loud bang from the garage, or the door looks crooked, there's a 90% chance you have a broken torsion or extension spring. It's the most common — and most dangerous — garage door failure.
Warning Signs of a Broken Spring
Look for: a visible 2–3 inch gap in the spring above the door, the door feels extremely heavy when lifted by hand, the opener motor runs but the door won't move, or the door drops fast when released. Any of these means stop using the door immediately.
Why You Should Never DIY Spring Repair
Garage door springs hold hundreds of pounds of stored tension. A spring that lets go during repair can cause severe injury. Professionals use winding bars and safety procedures developed specifically for this job — and the parts cost about the same as a hospital co-pay.
How Fast Can It Be Fixed?
Most broken spring replacements take 60–90 minutes. At Raptor Garage Doors we carry every common torsion and extension spring on our trucks, so 24/7 same-day repair is the rule, not the exception. Call (866) 398-9856 anytime.