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Canadian-Made Doors
Licensed & Insured
WCB Covered
BBB Accredited
Trusted Trades Member — Sherwood Park
Canadian-Made Doors
Broken Spring? Fast, Safe Spring Repair & Replacement
Garage door springs are rated for about 10,000 open-and-close cycles, and Alberta’s swing from -30°C to +30°C accelerates this wear. It’s more of a question of when a spring will break than if, but replacing one safely is not a DIY job.
Why DIY Spring Repair is Risky
Garage door springs hold significant stored tension, and releasing that tension safely takes the right tools and know-how. A professional replacement is inexpensive relative to the risk of doing it yourself.
- Serious injury risk — broken fingers, writs injuries, or worse if a tool or part comes loose under load
- Easy to misjudge — measuring a spring wrong or installing the incorrect replacement
- Costly mistakes — a bad DIY attempt often leads to bigger repairs down the line
- Not a budget job — professional replacement costs little compared to the risk involved
FAQ
How do I know if my spring is broken?
A visibly gapped spring, a door that feels unusually heavy, a loud bang from the garage, or the door being unable to open/opens only a few inches are all common signs.
Is it safe to keep using my garage door with a broken spring?
No, call us before continuing to use the door. Running it on a broken spring puts extra strain on your opener and can cause further damage.