Signs Your Garage Door Spring May Be Broken
Garage door springs help support the weight of the door as it opens and closes. When a spring breaks or becomes damaged, you may notice one or more of these warning signs.
Door Won't Open
A broken spring can make the garage door extremely heavy and difficult or impossible to open normally.
Door Feels Very Heavy
Springs help counterbalance the weight of the door. When one fails, the door may suddenly feel much heavier than usual.
Loud Bang From the Garage
A spring can release significant energy when it breaks, sometimes creating a sudden loud snapping or banging sound.
Visible Gap in the Spring
A broken torsion spring may have a noticeable separation or gap in the spring above the garage door.
Door Opens Unevenly
A damaged spring or related component may cause the garage door to rise unevenly, appear crooked or move abnormally.
Cables Look Loose
When a spring system fails, garage door cables may become loose or appear out of position.
Not Sure If the Spring Is Broken?
That's okay. Describe what you're experiencing and a participating garage door professional can inspect the system and determine what may be causing the problem.
Think Your Garage Door Spring Is Broken?
Garage door springs operate under significant tension and help support the weight of the door. If a spring appears broken, the door suddenly feels extremely heavy, or the system is moving unevenly, avoid attempting to adjust or replace the spring yourself.
Avoid repeatedly operating a door that appears unstable or damaged. Keep people, vehicles and pets away from a door that may be unsafe and have the system inspected by a qualified garage door professional.
Garage Door Spring Services
Available Through Our Network
Garage Door Pros helps connect homeowners and businesses with independent professionals who may provide garage door spring inspection, repair and replacement services throughout South Florida.
Garage Door Pros is an advertising and referral service. Services are performed by independent garage door service providers.
Should You Replace One Spring or Both?
The appropriate repair depends on the type of garage door, spring system, condition and age of the components. Some garage doors use one spring, while others use multiple springs.
When evaluating a spring problem, a professional may consider:
- Type of spring system
- Number of springs installed
- Condition and age of the existing springs
- Size and weight of the garage door
- Condition of cables, drums and related hardware
- Door balance and overall operation
- Manufacturer specifications and compatible replacement parts.
A participating professional can inspect your garage door system and explain the available repair or replacement options.
How Garage Door Pros Works
1 Tell Us What's Wrong
Complete our quick request form and tell us about the spring problem, your ZIP code and when you need help.
2 We Check for a Local Match
We check for participating independent garage door professionals serving your area and the type of service requested.
3 Connect With a Professional
If a participating provider is available, they may contact you directly to discuss the problem, pricing, scheduling and service options.
Find Broken Garage Door Spring Repair Professionals Across South Florida
Garage Door Pros helps connect customers with independent garage door professionals serving communities throughout Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties.
List of Services
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BROWARD COUNTYList Item 1
Serving areas including Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, Pembroke Pines, Davie, Plantation, Sunrise and surrounding communities.
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MIAMI -DADE COUNTYList Item 2
Serving areas including Miami, Hialeah, Doral, Kendall, Miami Beach, Homestead and surrounding communities.
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PALM BEACH COUNTYList Item 3
Serving areas including West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Wellington and surrounding communities.
Garage Door Spring Repair FAQs
Why won't my garage door open after I heard a loud bang?
A loud bang followed by a garage door that is difficult or impossible to open may indicate a broken spring, although other components can cause similar problems. A garage door professional can inspect the system and identify the cause.
Can I open my garage door with a broken spring?
A broken spring can make the door extremely heavy and may affect other components of the system. Avoid forcing or repeatedly operating a garage door that appears damaged, unstable or unusually heavy.
Do both garage door springs need to be replaced?
It depends on the garage door system and the condition of the existing springs. A professional can inspect the spring system and explain whether replacing one or multiple springs is appropriate for your particular door.
Does Garage Door Pros replace garage door springs?
No. Garage Door Pros is an advertising and referral service. We help connect customers with independent garage door service providers. The provider you choose is responsible for its own pricing, licensing, insurance, scheduling, workmanship and warranties.
How can I tell if my garage door spring is broken?
Possible signs include a visible gap in a torsion spring, a door that suddenly feels extremely heavy, uneven movement, loose cables or a door that will not open normally. A professional inspection can confirm the problem.
How much does garage door spring replacement cost in South Florida?
Pricing varies depending on the type and number of springs, garage door size and weight, required parts, labor and the individual provider. Garage Door Pros does not set service prices. Estimates and pricing are provided directly by independent service providers.
How quickly can a spring repair professional contact me?
Response time depends on your location, requested service, timing and provider availability. If a participating provider is available, they may contact you directly regarding your request.
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