Broken spring repair
Heard a bang and now the door won't lift?
- New springs sized to the door
- Upfront price before any work
- Same-day visits when possible
That bang was almost certainly a spring. Torsion springs sit on the shaft above the door and carry nearly all of its weight, so once one snaps the door turns into a dead load the opener was never built to lift.
Green EZ replaces broken springs for homes in Greenville and across the Upstate. The tech also checks the lift cables and drums, since a spring break often throws them loose, then balances the door and resets the opener so it isn't straining.
Spring snapped?
Keep the door shut and the car where it is. Call and we'll tell you what to expect before the tech arrives.
What a spring visit covers
The spring is usually the part that failed, but it's rarely the only part that took a hit when it went.
Torsion spring replacement
A new spring wound on the bar above the opening, sized to the door's weight and height instead of a best guess.
Extension spring replacement
Side-mounted springs on older or lighter doors, replaced as a pair with a safety cable run through each one.
Two-spring doors
If one of two springs broke, the other has seen the same wear. The tech will show you and price both.
Balance and opener check
The door is tested by hand at mid-height, then the opener's force and auto-reverse are checked with the new springs on.
Which spring does your door have?
Torsion
One or two springs on a steel bar directly over the door opening. This is the usual setup on most sectional doors built today.
Extension
Long springs above each horizontal track that stretch as the door comes down. You'll find them on many older and single-car doors.
How to tell a spring has broken
Most people find out in one of these ways:
- A split in the coilLook at the bar above the door. A broken torsion spring shows a clear gap a few inches wide.
- A loud pop with nobody near the doorSprings give out while holding tension, so the break can happen while the door is just sitting closed.
- The opener lifts a few inches, then quitsMost openers sense the extra weight and stop to protect the motor.
- The door is suddenly too heavy to liftWith the spring gone, your arms are holding up the whole door.
- Cables hanging loose at the sidesA spring break takes the tension off the cables, and they can slip off the drums.
Safety first. Leave spring work to a technician. A wound torsion spring stores enough force to break bones, and winding bars can spin out of your hands if they slip. Don't loosen the set screws or try to unwind it.
Why Greenville homeowners call Green EZ for springs
Same-day when possible
Call early and we'll try to get a tech out that day, so your car isn't stuck in the garage overnight.
Price up front
The tech explains what broke and gives you the price before picking up a tool.
Springs sized, not guessed
Wire size and length are matched to your door so it balances and the opener runs light.
5.0 on Google
A 5.0 average across 13 Google reviews, with customers mentioning on-time arrivals and clear explanations.
