A broken garage door spring is one of the most common reasons a garage door suddenly stops working. When a spring fails, the full weight of the door is no longer supported, which can make the door extremely heavy or impossible to open.
Professional Spring Replacement
If your garage door will not lift, it only opens a few inches, or you heard a loud bang in the garage, there is a good chance the spring has broken.
Action Garage Door Services provides professional garage door spring replacement in Jacksonville and surrounding communities. Our technicians carry a wide range of torsion springs on the truck so most repairs can usually be completed on the same day.
In Jacksonville, broken springs are especially common after years of daily use combined with heat and humidity. Metal expands and contracts over time, and when that happens thousands of times during normal operation, springs eventually wear out. We regularly replace springs for homeowners throughout areas like Mandarin, Southside, Jacksonville Beach, and Ponte Vedra.
Signs Your Garage Door Spring Is Broken
Garage door springs typically fail after years of repeated cycles. When a spring breaks, homeowners usually notice several clear symptoms:
• Garage door will not open or only lifts a few inches
• A loud bang was heard from the garage
• The opener motor runs but the door does not move
• The door feels extremely heavy when lifting manually
• A visible gap appears in the torsion spring above the door
If you notice these signs, it is best to stop using the door and have it inspected.
Garage door springs operate under significant tension, and attempting to replace them without the proper tools and training can be dangerous.
Torsion Springs vs Extension Springs
Most modern garage doors use torsion springs, which are mounted above the garage door opening. These springs rotate on a shaft to lift the door evenly and provide smoother operation.
Some older garage door systems use extension springs, which stretch along the horizontal tracks on each side of the door.
Our technicians are trained to service and replace both systems and can determine the correct spring size needed for your specific garage door.
High Cycle Garage Door Springs
Many garage doors are originally installed with 10,000 cycle springs, which typically last about two to five years depending on how often the door is used.
At Action Garage Door Services, we often install high-cycle replacement springs rated for 25,000 to 30,000 cycles. These springs are designed to last significantly longer than standard springs and are a popular option for homeowners who want a longer lasting repair.
Choosing the correct spring size and cycle rating is important for keeping the door balanced and preventing unnecessary strain on the opener.
Same Day Garage Door Spring Replacement
A broken spring can leave your garage door stuck closed or partially open, preventing you from getting vehicles in or out of the garage.
Because of this, we prioritize these repairs and often provide same day garage door spring replacement throughout Jacksonville whenever possible.
Our service trucks carry a wide variety of spring sizes so we can match the correct spring to your door and complete the repair efficiently.
Preventing Future Spring Failures
Regular maintenance can help extend the life of your garage door springs and other moving components.
A typical garage door tune-up may include:
- Lubrication of springs, rollers, and hinges
- Inspection of cables and rollers for wear
- Checking door balance and spring tension
- Testing opener safety sensors and auto-reverse
When a door is properly balanced, it reduces stress on both the springs and the opener system.
One thing our technicians often find during spring replacements is that worn rollers or minor track alignment issues can cause uneven wear on the spring system. During the repair we inspect the entire door to make sure everything is operating smoothly.
Garage Door Spring Repair Near You
Action Garage Door Services provides garage door spring replacement throughout Jacksonville and nearby communities including:
Jacksonville Beach
Atlantic Beach
Neptune Beach
Ponte Vedra
Mandarin
Southside
Orange Park
Fleming Island
St Johns
If your garage door spring has broken or your door suddenly will not open, contact Action Garage Door Services and we will help get your garage door operating safely again.
Related Garage Door Services
If your garage door is not operating properly, the issue may involve more than just the springs. Our technicians also provide the following garage door repair services in Jacksonville:
- Garage Door Repair Jacksonville – Full diagnostic and repair service for all garage door problems.
- Garage Door Cable Repair – Replacement of frayed or snapped lifting cables.
- Garage Door Off Track Repair – Safe realignment of doors that have come off the track.
- Garage Door Roller Replacement – Upgrading worn rollers for smoother and quieter operation.
- Emergency Garage Door Repair – Fast response when your garage door stops working unexpectedly.
If you’re unsure what is causing the problem with your garage door, our technicians can inspect the system and recommend the best solution.
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