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Garage Door Spring Repair in the Lake Charles Area

A garage door that suddenly feels extremely heavy, opens only a few inches, or makes a loud bang from the garage is often a sign of a broken spring. Springs counterbalance the weight of the door, so when one fails the opener and the door hardware are under strain.

What to do right now

  • Stop using the opener — running it against a broken spring can damage the opener or cables.
  • Keep people and pets clear of the door, and don’t try to lift a heavy door by hand.
  • Don’t try to unwind or adjust torsion springs yourself. They are under high tension; this is work for a trained technician.

What a pro will usually check

  • Spring type (torsion over the door, or extension springs along the tracks) and whether both should be replaced together.
  • Cables, drums and bearings that may have been stressed.
  • Door balance after the repair.

We don’t publish prices — the company that contacts you will quote after looking at your door.

Garage Door Spring Repair FAQ

How do I know if my garage door spring is broken?

Common signs are a loud bang from the garage, a visible gap in a torsion spring above the door, a door that feels very heavy or only lifts a few inches, an opener that strains or stops, and a door that closes crooked or too fast. If you see any of these, stop using the door and opener.

Is it safe to replace a garage door spring myself?

No. Garage door manufacturers warn that high spring tension can cause serious injury or death, and that springs, cables and the hardware attached to them should only be removed, adjusted or repaired by a trained garage door technician.

Can I open my garage door if the spring is broken?

Avoid it if you can. The springs carry most of the door’s weight, so with a broken spring the door is very heavy and can drop. Raynor advises not to pull the emergency release on a door that is open if the springs are worn or broken, because the door may fall. If a car is trapped, request service rather than forcing the door.

Should both springs be replaced at the same time?

Many technicians recommend it when a door has two springs of the same age, since the other is often near the end of its life too. Ask the company that quotes your job to explain their recommendation for your door.

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