Repair for broken garage door springs
Garage Door Spring Repair
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Broken Springs Can Make a Garage Door Extremely Heavy
Garage door springs do most of the lifting work every time the door opens. When a spring breaks or loses the ability to properly counterbalance the door, the opener may struggle, the door may lift only a few inches, or the door may become too heavy to move normally.
A broken spring is not a good component to experiment with because garage door spring systems operate under significant tension. Potomac Garage Door Services inspects the spring assembly, door balance, cables, drums, bearings, and related hardware to determine the correct repair. If you heard a loud snap and your door suddenly stopped opening, call 240-512-9778 for service.
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Signs Your Garage Door Spring May Have Failed
Spring problems can look different depending on the door and spring system. Some failures are obvious, while others first appear as changes in door movement, opener performance, or balance.
Visible Gap in a Torsion Spring
A broken torsion spring often separates into two visible sections, leaving a gap in the coil above the garage door.
Door Feels Very Heavy
Without proper spring assistance, the full weight of the garage door becomes much more noticeable and may overwhelm the opener.
Opener Runs but Door Barely Moves
The opener may activate normally but fail to lift the door more than a short distance when the spring system is no longer supporting the load.
Door Rises Unevenly
Uneven movement can be related to spring or cable problems. We inspect both systems because one failure can place extra stress on the other.
New Squeaking or Straining
Noise alone does not confirm a broken spring, but a noticeable change in movement or sound is a reason to have the counterbalance system checked.
Garage Door Spring Repair Cost Guide
| Service | Estimated Cost | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Single spring repair or replacement | $225–$375 | $300 |
| Two-spring replacement | $325–$550 | $435 |
| Spring and related hardware repair | $350–$650 | $500 |
| Heavy or specialty door spring work | $450–$750+ | $600 |
Actual pricing depends on door weight, spring size, spring configuration, cycle rating, hardware condition, and whether additional lifting components are damaged.
Why Choose Us for Garage Door Spring Repair?
Correct spring sizing matters
The replacement spring must match the weight and operating requirements of the door rather than simply resembling the old part.
We inspect connected hardware
A spring failure can affect cables, drums, bearings, and opener performance, so we check the system around the failed spring.
Door balance is tested
A successful spring repair should restore proper counterbalance, not simply make the opener capable of moving the door again.
Focused local repair service
We provide spring repair throughout Potomac, Cabin John, and Bethesda as part of our residential garage door service area.
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A garage door that suddenly feels heavy may have lost spring support. Request spring repair service.
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Our Garage Door Spring Repair Process
Confirm the spring failure
We inspect the spring system and check the door for symptoms that could indicate an additional cable, track, or hardware problem.
Determine the correct spring
Door weight and spring configuration are evaluated so the replacement matches the lifting requirements of the door.
Check related components
Cables, drums, bearings, mounting hardware, rollers, and opener strain are reviewed as appropriate.
Complete the approved repair
The failed spring or spring set is replaced according to the agreed repair scope.
Balance and test the door
We check travel, balance, and opener operation to confirm the door is moving consistently.