Garage door springs are under immense tension and do the heavy lifting of opening and closing your door. When a spring breaks, it can be a jarring experience and usually renders the door inoperable.
1. A Loud Bang in the Garage
Many homeowners report hearing a loud noise, similar to a gunshot or a firecracker, coming from the garage. This is often the sound of a torsion spring snapping under tension.
2. The Door Feels Extremely Heavy
If you try to lift the door manually and it feels incredibly heavy, it's likely because the spring is no longer assisting. Do not force the door open, as this can cause further damage or injury.
3. The Opener Struggles or Fails
If your garage door opener strains, hums, or stops moving the door after a few inches, it may be trying to lift the dead weight of the door without the spring's help. Operating the opener in this condition can burn out the motor.
4. Visible Separation in the Spring
If you have torsion springs (located above the closed door), you can often see a visible gap or separation in the coils where the break occurred.
Safety Warning: Never attempt to repair or replace a garage door spring yourself. The extreme tension can cause serious injury. If you suspect a broken spring, leave the door alone and contact us for garage door spring repair in Fort Lauderdale.
