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Broken Garage Door Spring Replacement

Heard a loud bang and now the door won't lift? That's almost always a snapped spring. We replace it the same day — safely.

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Safety first: a broken spring means the door's full weight — often 150 to 300+ pounds — is no longer supported. Don't try to lift it by hand, and don't pull the red emergency release with the door open. Never try to wind or replace a torsion spring yourself.

Why springs break

Springs do the heavy lifting, not your opener. Every time the door opens and closes, the spring winds and unwinds. Standard builder-grade springs are typically rated for around 10,000 cycles — roughly 7 to 10 years for most families. Eventually the steel fatigues and snaps, very often on the first cold morning of the year.

Garage door torsion spring above a door Inside a garage with a sectional door

Signs your spring is broken

A loud bangLike a gunshot or firecracker inside the garage.
A visible gapA 2-inch gap in the coil of the spring above the door.
Opener strains, door won't riseOr it lifts a few inches and stops.
Door feels extremely heavyOr slams down quickly when released.
Loose or tangled cablesCables lose tension when the spring breaks.
Crooked doorOn two-spring doors, one side may sit higher.

Torsion and extension springs

Torsion springs sit on a steel bar above the door and are the most common on Nashville homes. Extension springs run along the horizontal tracks on each side, usually on older doors. We replace both, and we'll recommend converting extension springs to torsion when it makes sense for safety and smoother operation.

How we replace springs

  1. We weigh and measure your door so the new springs are correctly sized — not just "close enough."
  2. We recommend high-cycle springs that last far longer than standard builder-grade springs.
  3. On two-spring doors we suggest replacing both — the second one is the same age and usually fails soon after.
  4. We inspect cables, drums and bearings, then balance and safety-test the door.

Spring snapped? Leave the door down and call 615-576-5090. Same-day spring replacement, 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM, every day.

Broken Spring Replacement — common questions

How long does a spring replacement take?

Usually about an hour on site. Because we carry common spring sizes on the truck, most replacements are done in the same visit.

Should I replace both springs?

If your door has two springs and one broke, we recommend replacing both. They were installed together and have the same wear, so the second one usually fails within months.

Can I open my garage door with a broken spring?

We don't recommend it. Without the spring, the door is extremely heavy and can drop suddenly. The opener can also be damaged trying to lift it. If your car is trapped, call us and we'll prioritize the visit.

Related services

Garage Door RepairOff-Track & Cable RepairMaintenance & Tune-UpEmergency Garage Door Repair

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Broken spring? Don't touch the door.

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