 A broken spring can be more of a pain then you think. If you open and close your garage door 4 to 5 times a day, you will need a service call for a tune up between 5 to 10 years. Most garage doors operate using one of two types of spring; there are the torsion spring system and the extension spring system. Broken springs need to be repaired quickly so you can get your door working properly in a timely manor. Here are signs that your springs may be broken: 1. The door does not fully open When you have broken garage door springs, the door opener force sensitivity system kicks in and stops it from hitting the motor. 2. The door’s top section is dented Garage doors can weigh up to about 300 lbs. If there is no door sensitivity system, the motor keeps trying to pull the door open. If the door is too heavy, something will give, and it is usually the top door section. 3. You see a gap in the spring A torsion spring system has one or two tightly wound springs over the top of the door. When one of these springs breaks it partially unwinds, and leaves a visible gap. 4. You hear a loud bang A lot of energy is released when a spring breaks. That energy converts to noise. Many people hear a bang, and look to see if something hit the house. They see nothing obvious, and do not check to see if they have any broken garage door springs. 5. The door falls too quickly You might not notice that the door opened slowly, but you notice how quickly it closes. It does that because one of the springs is no longer working, so the whole of the door’s weight is being controlled by one spring. Give us a call today to fix any issues with your springs, we are here to help you! 
24 Comments
2/10/2020 10:21:01 am
It was really helpful when you said that a sign could be the door not opening all the way. Last night I noticed how my garage door only opened halfway and then stopped, and I was wondering what the problem could be. I'll have to look into finding a professional to come and see if my garage door spring needs to be replaced. Thanks so much for this valuable information! Garage door spring malfunctions can quickly spell disaster if they're not handled properly, so this guide could spare so many homeowners a major headache. I'm looking forward to your team's future content on all things garage-related. 4/20/2020 05:27:02 am
Everything is very correctly written in the article, thank you. Moreover, these problems can be all at once, but can occur one at a time. And you need to be very attentive to the work of the garage doors, so as not to miss that moment, while everything can be solved at a lower cost. 5/11/2020 02:25:14 am
I find it very concerning to learn that hearing a huge bang while activating a garage door might mean that the door needs servicing. My uncle called me earlier and told me that he heard something really loud and then it stopped working. I should share this with him so he'd understand that this needs professional servicing already. 5/29/2020 02:02:27 am
I think that my garage door is broken because I noticed that it's not closing properly; therefore, I've been thinking of hiring a garage door repair service. I guess its spring is also broken because according to you, this usually happens if there's a loud bang when closing the said door. Although, I never knew that if the door closes quickly, it's also a sign that the garage door must be repaired already. 8/31/2020 03:31:08 am
Garage doors are the most frequently used item in our house, so don't leave the safety of your family up to someone with no experience or repute in the garage door repair industry 9/2/2020 05:25:40 am
I totally agree with you. We are dedicated to bringing you the highest quality Garage Door services at the most affordable rates. 1/21/2021 04:46:08 am
I am really overwhelmed by this article. I would like to thank you for the efforts you have made in writing this post. Thanks for sharing these tips & tricks. I’m looking forward to using them. 1/25/2021 11:23:42 am
Thanks for explaining that broken springs can cause dents in the garage door's top section if there's no sensitivity system. My sister mentioned her garage door hasn't been opening for the last three days and she needs to get a professional to take a look. I'll share this info so she's more prepared to discuss the damage with a garage door repair service! 3/30/2021 01:21:24 pm
Thanks for the info about garage door repair. My garage door isn't working. I'll look for a professional who can help me with repairing my garage door. 4/14/2021 08:11:33 pm
Thanks for explaining that if there is a gap in the spring, it means that it has partially unwound. I took your advice and found that the spring above the door has a gap. I am worried about the safety of my kids, so I will start looking for a garage door repair service. 5/26/2021 07:04:11 pm
I appreciated it when you shared that the spring of your door is broken when you hear a loud bang when it closes. My friend just mentioned the other day that she is having issues with her garage door as she keeps hearing a loud noise whenever she is trying to close it. I will suggest to her looking for a reliable service that can help to fix the problem. 7/6/2021 07:52:45 am
My garage door hasn't been able to open my garage door all the way, and I'm not sure what the problem is. It makes sense that it could be an issue with my garage door springs. I can see how getting a professional to fix that for me would be really beneficial. Thanks for helping me understand that there is a broken spring when the door closes fast but it opens slowly. I guess I need to call professionals to check the overhead door in our garage since it does that. It might be due to how old this house is because I inherited this from my grandparents, so some parts of the house are worn out now and need repairs. 7/21/2021 09:27:38 am
Thank you for mentioning that there shouldn't be any banging coming from your garage door. My wife and I recently moved into a new house and the garage door is so loud. I thought that might just be how it is, but now I think that I will have someone come and see if it needs to be repaired. 7/23/2021 09:02:36 pm
Thanks for helping me understand that a large bang might mean that the spring has broken. I guess I need to look for a garage door repair company to check our property. It happened this afternoon when I got home and parked my car when the door suddenly banged that shut the door too loud. 8/5/2021 11:26:57 am
Thank you for helping me to understand that a lot of energy is released when a garage door spring breaks and will create a loud sound. This morning, I was closing my garage door when it stopped and made a loud sound. It never would have occurred to me that the spring broke, so I will have to make sure that I find a company that can replace the broken one for me. 9/23/2021 05:25:34 am
I got a call last Tuesday night where my sister told me about how her garage door would not open the whole way. She thinks it has something to do with the springs and has been looking to hire garage door springs services ever since. I wanted to help her gather some information and that's how I found your brilliant post. I really appreciate you elaborating on how when you have broken garage door springs, the door opener force sensitivity system kicks in and stops it from hitting the motor, which causes it to open fully. A good point here, where I'm sure anyone looking to hire such services will be happy to have heard of. I'll share this with her in a bit! Thank you! 10/29/2021 05:14:50 pm
It helped when you mentioned that the torsion spring system and the extension spring system are the two types of spring working to operate the garage door. My uncle mentioned to me last night that they think that their garage door is broken as it is not opening and closing properly and asked me if I have any idea what is the best option to do. Thanks to this informative article and I'll be sure to tell him that they can consult garage door repair services as they can answer all their inquiries and will provide good-quality service. 1/12/2022 08:53:39 am
I like that this post mentioned that when looking for overheard doors, it is recommended that we hire a professional. It makes sense as it ensures our garage doors will be properly maintained. I will definitely keep this information in mind for future references. 3/2/2022 07:30:05 pm
I never knew that you can see the problem yourself if you check the spring in your garage door. My father mentioned to me last night that they think that their garage door is broken as it is not opening and closing properly and asked me if I have any idea what is the best option to do. Thanks to this informative article and I'll be sure to tell him that they can consult garage door spring repair services as they can answer all their inquiries and will provide good-quality service. 5/25/2022 11:35:36 pm
It got me when you shared that a visible gap in the spring indicates that it's broken. My garage door is acting up probably because of the spring. I better look for a contractor that is well-versed in garage door spring repair. 6/6/2022 10:54:22 am
Thank you for explaining that if you hear a loud bang, it could indicate a broken garage door spring. I've been wondering why I heard some really loud noises earlier today with our garage door. I would describe it as a loud banging, so I'll be sure to check this out and then call someone to help fix it. 9/29/2022 03:50:05 pm
Thank you for your explanation. Everything is clear to me now about the common signs of broken spring. Your blog is highly recommended, and indeed helpful and informative. Leave a Reply. |
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