Garage door springs do the heavy lifting — literally. They counterbalance the weight of your door (which can be 150-400 pounds) so your opener does not have to. When springs fail, it is not just inconvenient — it can be dangerous.
1. Your Door Feels Heavy
Try lifting your garage door manually with the opener disengaged. A properly balanced door should lift easily and stay open about three feet off the ground. If it feels heavy or slams shut, your springs are losing tension.
2. You Heard a Loud Bang
A broken torsion spring releases stored energy all at once, creating a loud bang that sounds like a gunshot. If you heard this coming from your garage, do not try to operate the door — call us immediately at 585-820-6559.
3. There is a Gap in the Spring
Look at the torsion spring above your door (the long coiled metal bar). If you see a visible gap or separation in the coils, the spring has broken and needs immediate replacement.
4. The Door Opens Crooked
If one side of your door rises faster than the other, you likely have a broken spring on one side. This puts extra stress on the opener and the remaining spring, making the problem worse over time.
5. Cables Are Loose or Hanging
When springs break, the cables they connect to often go slack. If you see loose cables hanging alongside your door, the springs have likely failed.
Never Attempt DIY Spring Repair
Garage door springs are under extreme tension — enough force to cause serious injury or death. This is not a DIY project. Our trained technicians replace springs safely every day, and we back every repair with our 2-year warranty. Call Monroe Overhead Door at 585-820-6559 for same-day spring repair service.