5 Signs Your Garage Door Spring Is About to Break

Don't Wait for the Snap: 5 Warning Signs

A broken garage door spring is one of the most common and most dangerous failures. Springs are under extreme tension, and when they break, the door becomes dangerously heavy.

1. The Door Feels Heavier Than Usual

If your door suddenly feels heavy when lifted manually, springs are losing tension. A balanced door stays in place when lifted halfway.

2. Visible Gaps in the Spring Coils

Look at the torsion spring above your door. A visible gap means the spring has partially failed and could snap at any moment.

3. The Door Opens Unevenly

One side lifts higher than the other — one spring may be weaker or broken, stressing the opener and remaining hardware.

4. Loud Bang From the Garage

Sounds like a gunshot or firecracker — that's a spring breaking. Do not attempt to open the door. Call a professional immediately.

5. The Door Won't Stay Open

If it creeps downward when partially open, spring tension is insufficient and failure is imminent.

What to Do

Do NOT attempt spring repair yourself. Springs carry enough force to cause serious injury or death. Call Professional Garage Door Service at 201-500-3804. We replace springs same-day.