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 motor run but nothing happens? If your garage door suddenly stops working or becomes difficult to lift, you may need professional garage door spring repair.
SACS GARAGE DOOR REPAIR fixes broken garage door springs for customers throughout the Sacramento area. Broken or failing springs are no joke – they’re a hazard, and attempting to fix them yourself can be dangerous.
Professional Garage Door Spring Repair Services
Our team specializes in repairing or replacing garage door springs for both torsion and extension spring systems. Whether your spring has snapped, lost tension, or is showing signs of wear, we can quickly diagnose the issue and recommend the safest solution. In most cases, this involves replacing the spring to ensure long-term performance and safety.
Signs You Need Garage Door Spring Repair
Common signs you may need to repair or replace your garage door springs:
- Visible breakage in the spring
- Stretched, bent, or rusted portions of the spring
- Garage door does not open, or is very heavy to lift
- Garage door opens very slowly and closes too quickly or slams to the ground partway through closing
- Garage door opens only a few inches and then stops
- Garage door opens crookedly or is out of balance
Visibly Damaged Springs? Stop Using Your Garage Door Immediately
The first (and only) thing you should do once you suspect 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 can be on site quickly to replace the spring and get your garage door back to working safely again.
Garage Door Spring Replacement Is Inevitable
Garage door spring breaks are normal and happen with age. Garage door springs are rated for a limited number of cycles (one cycle = one open and close). Torsion springs typically last around 15,000–20,000 cycles, while extension springs may last closer to 10,000 cycles.
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 to be replaced. And because your garage door springs work closely with the opener system, worn or broken springs can put additional strain on the motor and other components, sometimes leading to further repairs.
Replacing Garage Door Springs is Not a DIY Job
While some minor garage door maintenance tasks—such as lubricating squeaky components—can be handled safely, spring repair is not one of them. Because springs are under high tension, attempting to adjust or replace them without proper tools and training can result in serious injury. Proper spring replacement also requires selecting the correct size and ensuring the door is properly balanced, which helps prevent additional wear and future failures.
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, and you can learn more about the cost of garage door spring repair. 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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