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Safe, Reliable Service for Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken garage door springs are a common but potentially dangerous problem. Did you hear a loud bang or crashing sound in your garage? Does your garage door run but nothing happens? SACS GARAGE DOOR REPAIR fixes broken garage door springs for customers throughout the Sacramento area. Broken or about-to-be-broken springs are no joke – they’re a hazard, and so is trying to fix them yourself. 

How Do You Know Your Garage Door Springs are Damaged?

If your garage door springs are extension springs, you might see a stretched, bent or rusted area on them. If your garage door has torsion springs, your garage door won’t work at all, or it will open very slowly and come down way too fast when they’ve lost all their torque. How do you know which type of springs your garage door has? 

Torsion springs are located at the center top of the garage door, at the end of the ceiling track. They use torque to help the garage door opener lift and lower the door. Extension springs, on the other hand, are at either side of the door and run from the back of the ceiling track to the foot of the door. Extension springs use tension to help the garage door opener lift and lower the door.

These are some signs your garage door spring is broken and needs replaced:

  • Visible break in the spring
  • Areas of the spring are stretched out
  • Garage door is very heavy to lift
  • Your automatic garage door opener is no longer able to open the garage door
  • Your garage door slams to the ground halfway through closing
  • The garage door opens crookedly or has gone out of balance

Visibly Messed-Up Springs? Stop Using Your Garage Door Immediately

The first (and only) thing you should do once you suspect or can tell your garage door’s springs are broken is to stop using the garage door. If possible, keep it in the closed position. Then give us a call. A broken torsion or extension spring can pose a serious risk to your family and your property; our garage door install and repair techs are local to your communities, so can be on-site quickly to replace the spring and get your garage door back to working safely again.

Garage door spring breaks are normal and happen with age. The coastal climate of Sacramento can be especially hard on any metal material, whether it’s all those little garage door parts or the door panels themselves. Broken garage door springs can sometimes also be caused by extreme weather. You can always maximize the lifespan of your garage door’s springs and other parts with regular door maintenance and inspections, but eventually, no matter how sturdy your door is, your torsion or extension springs will need replaced.

Replacing Garage Door Springs is Not a DIY Job

We do not recommend replacing a broken spring on your own because it can be extremely dangerous and difficult without the proper equipment and experience. This is one garage door repair not to do yourself. Overhead garage doors are heavy, and when a spring breaks, it can become a hazard to property, life and limb. 

With the right tools and expertise, one of our technicians can replace a broken garage door spring safely in a 1 to 2 hour service call. Before we get started, we can always provide a quick estimate over the phone. We know having a broken garage door is inconvenient, which is why we offer 24/7 emergency garage door repair services all over the Sacramento area. Under most circumstances, we can be at your home or business the same day. Give us a call or submit a Quick Estimate form. We’re happy to help!

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We Can Repair Your Garage Door Torsion Spring

From Citrus Heights to Roseville, Issaquah to Sammamish and beyond, if you live in the Seattle, Sacramento or Los Angeles areas and you’re looking for the best garage door repair service in town, give us a call here at Sacs Garage Door Repair. From garage door springs to trolley carriages to automatic openers, we have the experience and the knowledge to assess your garage door situation and suggest a solution that fits your needs and your budget. So don’t replace your garage door without seeing if our team of professionals can repair it first; save time and money and ensure the best quality work by calling Sacs today!

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