Broken spring repair is the most common garage door call in Spokane Valley, WA. A torsion spring above the door, or an extension spring along the track, does the lifting. When the wire lets go, the opener is not a substitute.
Symptoms of a broken spring
- A single loud bang from the garage, often on a cold morning or the first time the door moves after a freeze
- Door will not open, or opens a few inches and stops
- Opener motor runs and the door barely moves
- Door looks crooked or one side hangs lower
- Visible gap in the coil on the shaft above the door
Daily cycles wear the wire. A hard freeze finishes the job. When one torsion spring breaks, the other is usually the same age, so we replace the pair. This is the core of garage door repair in Spokane Valley, WA.
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Torsion or extension
Torsion springs sit on the bar above the door. That is most newer houses in Opportunity, Veradale, and Greenacres. Extension springs stretch along the horizontal tracks. Those show up more on older houses in Millwood, Dishman, and parts of Chester. Either type is a technician job. Do not wind them yourself.
The fix
Match the wire size, inside diameter, and length, then wind the correct turns for the door weight. Replace cables if they took the hit. Balance the door so it stays about halfway on its own. Reset opener force so the motor is not lifting a dead door. Most spring jobs are done in one visit when the correct springs are on the truck.
See cable repair if a cable is frayed or off the drum, and opener repair if the motor already strained. How we quote is on service fees. No prices online.
Safety
Do not try to wind a torsion spring. Do not use the opener to help a door with a snapped spring. If you must leave the door shut, disconnect the opener and wait. More in the FAQ.
Free estimate
Call 509-414-6152. We quote after we know the spring type and the door. Door off the rails after the spring let go? Off-track repair. After hours? Request emergency service.
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FAQ
How do I know the spring is broken?
A loud bang, a door that suddenly feels like a slab of concrete, a gap in the coil above the door, or an opener that hums and does not lift. Stop using it.
Should both springs be replaced?
If they are a matched pair and the same age, yes. The second spring has done the same number of cycles and often fails soon after the first.
Can I wind the spring myself?
No. A torsion spring holds enough tension to cause a serious injury. That job needs the right winding bars, the right wire, and a balance test.
Do you post spring prices?
No. Door size, spring type, and extra parts change the job. Call 509-414-6152 for a free quote.
What happens when you call
- Call 509-414-6152. Tell us your city or neighborhood.
- Describe what the door is doing. Up, down, or stuck partway. A bang, a loose cable, a dead remote, or a door frozen to the slab. If a car is stuck inside or the house is open, say so.
- Get a free estimate and a time. We tell you what it sounds like, how the job is quoted, and the soonest a technician can come. If that is not today, we say so.
Call for a free estimate
Tap to call and tell us what the door is doing. The repair is quoted before any work starts.