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Garage door spring repair and replacement
Springs do the heavy lifting on your garage door. Over time they wear out, and Chicago's cold winters make them more likely to snap. Replacing a spring is dangerous without the right tools, so this is a job for a trained technician.
Quick answer
If you heard a loud bang and your garage door won't lift, a spring has most likely broken. Doors in Motion replaces torsion and extension springs across Chicagoland, usually in under two hours, and balances the door so your opener lasts longer. Don't try to open the door or adjust springs yourself.
Signs you need this
- A loud bang from the garage
- Door opens a few inches, then stops
- Opener hums but the door won't move
- Door feels very heavy to lift by hand
- A visible gap in the spring above the door
- Door slams shut quickly
How it works
- We confirm which spring has failed and check the other one
- We recommend replacing both springs when they're the same age
- You approve the price before work starts
- We install, balance and test the door, then check the cables and opener
Spring replacement typically costs $200 to $400 depending on spring type and how many are replaced. See the cost guide
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Is this your problem?
I heard a loud bang and the door won't open
Stop using the door. This needs a technician.
- Likely cause
- A broken torsion spring. Springs usually snap with a sound like a gunshot.
- What to do now
- Leave the door closed. Unplug the opener so it doesn't strain. Don't try to lift the door, it's now extremely heavy.
It opens a few inches, then stops
Stop using the door. This needs a technician.
- Likely cause
- Usually a broken or weak spring, so the opener senses the door is too heavy and stops.
- What to do now
- Stop using the opener. Check above the door for a gap in the spring.
It feels heavy when I lift it by hand
Usually safe to check yourself first.
- Likely cause
- Springs are losing tension and the door is out of balance.
- What to do now
- Avoid using the opener heavily until it's checked, it's doing the springs' work.
Spring repair and replacement near you
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Spring repair and replacement questions
How do I know if my garage door spring is broken?
Common signs are a loud bang, a door that won't lift or only lifts a few inches, and a visible gap in the spring above the door.
Should I replace both springs?
If your door has two springs of the same age, replacing both is usually best. When one breaks, the other is often close behind.
Can I replace a garage door spring myself?
We don't recommend it. Springs are under extreme tension and can cause serious injury without proper tools and training.
How long does spring replacement take?
Most spring replacements take about one to two hours, including balancing and testing the door.
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