Garage Door Spring Repair in Pembroke Pines, FL

Signs of a broken garage door spring

Springs do most of the lifting, so when one breaks the door usually stops working right away.

• A loud bang from the garage, like a gunshot
• A visible gap in the coil of the spring above the door
• The door will not open, or opens only a few inches
• The door feels very heavy when you try to lift it by hand
• The door goes up crooked or slams down fast
• The opener hums or strains but the door does not move

Torsion vs extension springs

Torsion springs sit on a bar above the door and twist to lift it. Most two- and three-car doors in Pembroke Pines use them. Extension springs run along the tracks on each side and stretch to lift the door. They are more common on older and single-car doors.

We match the new spring's wire size, length and strength to your door. When a door uses two springs, we replace both so the door stays balanced. For busy households, we can quote high-cycle springs that last longer.

Why springs wear faster in South Florida

Humidity and salt in the air cause rust on the spring coils. Rust adds friction and weakens the steel, so springs break sooner. Hot garages also dry out lubricant. Many Pembroke Pines homes were built around the same time, so whole streets often need spring work in the same few years. A yearly tune-up with lubrication helps springs last longer.

Why you should not replace a spring yourself

Garage door springs hold a lot of tension, even when broken. A slipped tool or the wrong spring can cause serious injury or let the door fall. Do not use the opener to force the door up, and keep the door closed until we get there. Our technicians use the right tools and parts and check the cables, drums and rollers while they are there.