HOW TO DEAL WITH A BROKEN GARAGE DOOR SPRING

You heard that tell-tale sound coming from your garage and immediately knew that a garage door spring had snapped. Your garage door won’t open properly with a broken spring, and replacing automatic door springs can be a complicated process. Fortunately, the professionals at Door Doctor can help you get through this tricky situation.

●   DIAGNOSING A BROKEN SPRING

A malfunctioning garage door can be the result of a damaged spring. In order to diagnose the issue, visually inspect the springs; broken springs will often appear stretched out or rusty. There might even be a gap between the spring coils towards the middle of the spring.

The appearance of the garage door can also be an indication of a broken door spring; the door may open unevenly or, in the case of an automatic door, may not open fully. Furthermore, you may hear a loud creaking sound when opening and closing the automatic door.

●   IF THE DOOR IS CLOSED

Of course, garage door springs don’t break conveniently, and your door could be stuck shut. This could pose a massive problem, should you need to get your vehicle in or out of the garage.

Automatic doors are incredibly heavy, often made of steel or wood. Never attempt to open a garage door with a broken spring using the automatic opener. If there’s an emergency and you can’t wait for a professional, open the broken garage door manually. Lift straight up from the middle of the door, applying pressure to several panels at once to make sure the door opens smoothly without causing further damage.

●   DON’T ATTEMPT A DIY FIX

Attempting to fix a broken garage door can be incredibly dangerous and challenging, and should never be treated as a DIY project. Aside from the weight of the garage door itself, the springs are coiled very tightly and could potentially pinch or trap fingers. The heavy door can quickly come crashing down, crushing feet underneath or hands between panels.

Furthermore, repairs to automatic garage door springs can be quite tricky, especially without the specialized tools and first-class experience of professionals. If your automated door springs are damaged, call a Door Doctor professional to have them replaced safely and adequately right away. 

Repairing a broken garage door can be difficult and downright dangerous, and should never be attempted alone. The Door Doctor team is here to help with your broken garage door springs. With over 40 years of experience and the utmost dedication to customer service, our professional team will get the job done right.