BROKEN SPRING REPAIR
Broken Garage Door Spring Repair
A broken garage door spring can leave your door heavy, crooked, or impossible to open. Galaxy provides broken spring repair throughout Parker, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Aurora, Littleton, and surrounding South Denver communities.
| SIGNS OF A BROKEN GARAGE DOOR SPRING
| How to Tell If Your Garage Door Spring Is Broken
A broken spring can change the way your garage door sounds, moves, and feels almost immediately. If you notice any of the signs below, the spring system may need professional attention.
A garage door spring can break with a sharp bang that may sound like something hit the door or fell inside the garage.
| Heard a Loud Bang?
| Door Feels Extremely Heavy?
When a spring breaks, the opener may struggle to lift the door because it’s suddenly carrying much more of the door’s weight.
A broken torsion spring usually leaves a visible gap in the coil where the spring has separated.
| See a Gap in the Spring?
| Don’t Try to Lift the Door Manually
Garage door springs are under extreme tension. If you suspect a spring is broken, avoid forcing the door open and have the system inspected before using it again.
GARAGE DOOR SPRING REPAIR PROCESS
What Happens During a Spring Repair?
A spring replacement should restore the balance and lifting power your garage door needs to operate properly. Galaxy checks the spring system, replaces the damaged spring, and tests the door before the repair is complete.
01 — INSPECT THE SPRING SYSTEM
We inspect the springs, cables, drums, and related hardware to confirm what failed and check for anything else that needs attention.
02 — REPLACE THE DAMAGED SPRING
We remove the failed spring and install the correct replacement spring for the door’s size, weight, and setup.
We balance the spring system, test the door through a full cycle, and make sure it opens and closes smoothly before the repair is complete.
03 — BALANCE & TEST THE DOOR
| TORSION & EXTENSION SPRINGS
| The Right Spring for the Right Garage Door.
| Torsion Springs
Torsion springs are mounted above the garage door and use controlled tension to help lift and balance the door. They’re commonly used on residential and commercial garage doors and are sized to match the door’s weight and setup.
| Extension Springs
Extension springs run along the sides of the garage door and stretch as the door moves. They’re used on certain garage door systems and need to be properly sized, secured, and balanced for safe operation.
COMMON SPRING REPAIR QUESTIONS
Questions Homeowners Ask About Broken Springs
Can I Open My Garage Door With a Broken Spring?
It’s best not to force the door open. A broken spring removes much of the lifting support, making the door extremely heavy and potentially causing damage to the opener, cables, or other components.
How Long Does a Garage Door Spring Replacement Take?
Most standard spring replacements can be completed during a single service visit, although the exact time depends on the door, spring setup, and whether any related components also need attention.
Should Both Garage Door Springs Be Replaced?
Yes. On a two-spring system, Galaxy replaces both springs together. Springs installed at the same time usually have similar wear, so replacing both helps keep the door balanced and avoids leaving an older spring in service next to a new one.
What Causes Garage Door Springs to Break?
Garage door springs wear down from repeated opening and closing cycles. Age, heavy door use, corrosion, and changes in the door’s balance can also contribute to spring failure over time.
| BROKEN SPRING QUESTIONS
What Homeowners Should Know About Broken Springs
Can I Open My Garage Door With a Broken Spring?
A garage door with a broken spring can become extremely heavy and difficult to control. Avoid forcing the door open and have the spring system inspected before continuing to operate it.
Do You Replace Both Springs on a Two-Spring System?
Yes. On two-spring garage door systems, Galaxy replaces both springs together so the pair remains matched and the door can be properly balanced.
What Are Signs a Garage Door Spring Is Failing?
Common signs include a loud bang, a visible gap in the spring, a door that feels unusually heavy, uneven movement, or a door that will not open normally.