Broken Garage Door Spring? Space City Garage Doors Can Help.

A broken garage door spring can make your garage door extremely heavy, difficult to open, or completely inoperable. Space City Garage Doors provides professional garage door spring repair and replacement throughout Northwest Houston, including Tomball, Cypress, Spring, Magnolia, The Woodlands, Katy, and surrounding communities.

Garage door springs are designed to counterbalance the weight of the door so it can open and close safely and smoothly. When a torsion spring breaks or loses tension, the door may become too heavy for the garage door opener to lift properly. Continuing to operate the door can place additional strain on the opener and other garage door components.

Because garage door springs operate under significant tension, spring replacement requires the proper tools, training, and correct spring specifications. Our trained technicians inspect the spring and lifting system, determine the proper replacement based on the weight and configuration of your garage door, and restore the door to proper balance and operation.

As a family-owned and operated garage door company with more than 30 years of garage door industry experience, Space City Garage Doors is committed to providing homeowners with knowledgeable recommendations, quality workmanship, and dependable service.

Call Space City Garage Doors at (713) 337-DOOR to schedule garage door spring repair.

How Long Do Garage Door Torsion Springs Last?

The lifespan of a garage door torsion spring depends largely on how often the garage door is opened and closed. Garage door springs are engineered and rated based on a specific cycle life, with one cycle being one complete opening and closing of the door. A garage door used several times each day will typically reach its spring cycle life sooner than a door that is used less frequently.

Garage door springs are not one-size-fits-all. The proper spring is engineered and selected based on factors including the weight and size of the garage door, door construction, track configuration, and spring system. Using the correct spring specifications is essential for proper door balance, safe operation, and long-term performance.

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Garage Door Spring FAQs

  • How Can I Tell if My Garage Door Spring Is Broken?

    Common signs of a broken garage door spring include a loud bang from the garage, a door that suddenly won’t open, a door that feels extremely heavy, or a visible gap in the torsion spring above the door. You may also notice loose cables, an uneven door, or a garage door that opens only a few inches before stopping.

    Because the spring system counterbalances the weight of the garage door, a broken spring can leave the opener trying to lift more weight than it was designed to handle. If you suspect a broken spring, avoid repeatedly operating the door or opener and have the spring system professionally inspected.

  • Can I Use My Opener With a Broken Spring?

    You should not continue using your garage door opener with a broken spring. The opener is not designed to lift the full weight of the door without a properly functioning spring system, and doing so can damage the opener and other components.

  • Should I Replace Both Garage Door Springs?

    When one torsion spring breaks, the companion spring has usually experienced similar wear. Replacing both springs at the same time often provides more balanced, reliable performance and helps avoid a second failure soon after the first repair.