Florida · Residential service
Garage door spring repair
Springs do the heavy lifting — not the opener. When one breaks, the door suddenly weighs its full weight, often a couple hundred pounds or more. That's why a broken spring usually announces itself with a loud bang and a door that won't move.
- Repair & installation
- Quote approved before work
- Residential homes
Clear diagnosis
We find the actual cause before recommending work.
Quote before work
You approve the price before anything is done.
Safety first
Springs, cables and tracks handled with the right tools.
Residential focus
Garage doors and openers for Florida homes.
Safety first
Do not try to open it with the opener
Running the opener against a broken spring can strip its gears or bend the door. Don't attempt to adjust or unwind springs yourself — they're under enough tension to cause serious injury.
Torsion vs. extension springs
Torsion springs sit on a metal shaft above the door opening and twist to store energy. Most newer homes have them. Extension springs run along the horizontal tracks on each side and stretch as the door closes.
Both wear out from cycles — every open and close counts. A door used several times a day reaches the end of a spring's life much sooner than one used occasionally.
What to look for
How to tell a spring has failed
- A visible gap in the coil of a torsion spring
- A loud bang from the garage, often while the door was closed
- The door lifts a few inches and stops, or feels extremely heavy by hand
- Cables hanging loose off the drums
- The door closes too fast or crashes down
Step by step
How we replace springs
- 01
Identify the setup
We measure the existing springs and door so the replacements are sized for its actual weight.
- 02
Replace safely
Tension is released and set with proper winding tools — never improvised ones.
- 03
Check what else wore
Cables, drums and bearings take strain when a spring breaks, so we inspect them too.
- 04
Balance the door
A balanced door stays put when lifted halfway by hand. That protects the opener long-term.
Should both springs be replaced?
Should both springs be replaced?
On doors with two springs, they're usually the same age and have done the same number of cycles. When one breaks, the other is often close behind. We'll explain the trade-off and let you decide.
Need spring repair?
Call to describe what the door is doing, or send a short request and we'll follow up.
Symptoms
Signs you need spring repair
Pick the closest match. We'll point you to the likely cause and the right service.
Door won't open
If the opener runs but the door won't lift, a broken spring or cable is the most common cause — the opener can't lift the door's full weight on its own.
Likely serviceGarage Door Spring RepairQuestions
Garage Door Spring Repair questions
Why do garage door springs break?
Metal fatigue from repeated cycles is the most common cause. Rust and a door that's out of balance can shorten spring life.
Can I open the door by hand with a broken spring?
We don't recommend it. Without the spring, you're lifting the full weight of the door, and it can drop suddenly.
My car is stuck inside. What should I do?
Call us and explain the situation. Don't force the door — it's safer to wait than to risk the door falling or coming off the track.
Request service
Request spring repair
Tell us what the door is doing. We'll follow up to confirm details. For a door that's stuck open or unsafe, calling is fastest.
- Tell us the symptom — the noise, the movement, what changed
- Include your city or ZIP so we can confirm your address
- We follow up to confirm the details
Service areas
Garage Door Spring Repair across Florida
Available in each of our main Florida service areas.
Garage Door Spring Repair — call (786) 796-4342
Call to describe what the door is doing, or send a short request and we'll follow up.