Broken Garage Door Spring Repair
Fast, Safe Spring Replacement for Homes Along the 285 Corridor
If your garage door suddenly won’t lift, sits crooked, or you heard a loud bang from the garage, there’s a good chance a spring has failed. Springs do the heavy lifting – when one breaks, forcing the door can damage the opener, bend panels, and cause serious injury.
The trained technicians at 285 Garage Doors restore balance and safety with proper spring diagnosis, replacement, and calibration for long-lasting performance. Call 720-978-7285 for prompt service in Conifer, Evergreen, Bailey, Morrison, Lakewood, Golden, Littleton, Denver and nearby communities.
Signs Your Garage Door Spring Is Broken
- Door won’t lift (even in manual) or only opens a few inches
- Visible gap in the torsion spring coil
- Door slams shut or feels extremely heavy
- Opener strains, chatters, or the trolley jerks and stops
- Cables look loose or spooled off the drum
- You heard a loud snap/pop from the garage
Safety note: Do not attempt to lift a door with a broken spring, and never remove spring hardware without the proper tools and training.
Why Springs Fail
- Normal wear: Typical springs are rated for a set number of cycles (open/close).
- Rust & corrosion: Weakens coils and accelerates breakage.
- Improper sizing: Wrong wire size or length causes premature fatigue.
- Temperature swings: Mountain-corridor winters & summers stress steel over time.
Torsion vs. Extension Springs (What You Have & Why It Matters)
Torsion springs (most common): Mounted on a shaft above the door; safer, smoother, more durable.
Extension springs: Stretch along the horizontal tracks; older setups often benefit from upgrading to torsion for improved safety and consistency.
Our Spring Repair Process
- Safety & Diagnostic: Secure the door, verify spring type/size, inspect cables, drums, bearings, and center/ end bearing plates.
- Precise Sizing: Match the correct wire size, inside diameter, and length for proper lift and door weight.
- Professional Replacement: Swap springs, replace worn bearings or frayed cables as needed, and ensure center bracket & cones are secure.
- Balance & Calibration: Wind to spec, set proper torque, confirm door balance at multiple positions, and align opener force/limits.
- Full System Tune-Up: Tighten hardware, check track alignment, test safety reversal & photo-eyes.
- Final Verification: Smooth, quiet travel; balanced door you can lift by hand with minimal effort.
What To Do Right Now (Before We Arrive)
- Don’t pull the emergency release if the door is up— it can crash down.
- If the door is down, leave it closed; avoid forcing it with the opener.
- Keep pets and children away from the door area.
- Decide if now might also be a good time for a brand new garage door.
Call 720-978-7285 for emergency repair.
Why Choose 285 Garage Doors for Spring Repair
- Licensed, bonded, insured local specialists based in Bailey, CO
- Emergency service available when you need it most
- Trusted parts and correct spring sizing for long life
- Thorough safety inspection with every visit
- Friendly, neighborhood service across the 285 corridor
FAQs About Broken Garage Door Springs
Q: Can I open the door with a broken spring?
A: Not safely. The spring counterbalances the weight. Forcing it can damage the opener and cause injury.
Q: Do both springs need to be replaced?
A: On two-spring systems, yes—springs wear evenly. Replacing both keeps balance and extends opener life.
Q: How long do springs last?
A: Lifespan depends on cycles and environment. Standard springs may last 7–10 years in average use; high-cycle options can extend that.
Q: What does “balancing the door” mean?
A: After installation, springs are wound so the door stays put at multiple heights and lifts smoothly by hand.
Q: Can I upgrade from extension to torsion springs?
A: Often yes. Torsion conversions improve safety, control, and longevity on many older systems.
Q: Do you offer emergency service?
A: Yes—emergency repairs are available; call 720-978-7285.
Broken spring? We’ll fix it right.
Call 720-978-7285 for fast, professional spring repair and a door that operates safely and smoothly.