Garage Door Spring Replacement

1. Difficulty in Opening or Closing: When garage door springs break, you’ll notice a significant difficulty in manually opening or closing the door. The door feels much heavier and requires more physical effort. This inconvenience can also pose safety risks if the door suddenly drops due to the lack of spring support.
   
   
2. Uneven Movement: If one side of the garage door operates at a different speed or rhythm than the other, it could be due to a broken or weakened spring. This imbalance affects the door’s smooth operation and stresses the opener and hinges. Promptly addressing this issue is crucial for safe functionality.
   
   
3. Loud Bang or Snap Noise: A distinct and abrupt sound, like a loud bang or snap, often accompanies a broken garage door spring. This noise occurs when the spring suddenly gives way due to its immense tension. It can be quite startling.
   
   
4. Visible Gaps in Torsion Springs: Torsion springs should appear as tightly wound coils. Any visible gaps or spaces within these coils indicate a fracture or breakage in the spring, rendering it ineffective in supporting the garage door’s weight.
   
   
5. Sagging or Slack in Extension Springs: When extension springs lose tension, they sag or become slack. Normally, these springs remain taut when the door is closed. The presence of slack suggests wear, deterioration, or breakage, leading to imbalanced door movement.
   
   
6. Loose or Hanging Cables: When the cables on your garage door become loose or start hanging down, it’s a critical sign of a broken spring. These cables work with the springs to lift and lower the door safely. When a spring breaks, the tension is lost, causing the cables to lose their tautness.

Remember that addressing spring issues promptly ensures your garage’s ongoing safety and efficient functioning. If you notice any of these signs, book an inspection and replacement with AllTrax Garage Doors.