Broken Spring Repair

A broken garage door spring is one of the most common—and most dangerous—issues homeowners face. When a spring snaps, your garage door loses the tension and balance needed to lift properly, leaving the door extremely heavy and potentially unsafe to operate. Apache Garage Doors provides fast, professional broken spring replacement throughout Collin County and Denton County, ensuring your door is restored to safe, smooth, and reliable operation with high-quality parts and expert installation.

Why Garage Door Springs Fail

Garage door springs handle tremendous tension every time the door opens and closes. Over time, that tension wears them down. Most springs last 7–12 years depending on usage, climate, and maintenance. Common reasons springs break include:

• Natural wear from repeated use
• Lack of lubrication or maintenance
• Rust or corrosion
• Extreme temperature changes
• Poor-quality or improperly sized springs
• Imbalanced or unmaintained doors placing extra strain on the system

When a spring breaks, the door often becomes too heavy to lift—either manually or with the opener—making immediate replacement essential.

Signs Your Garage Door Spring Is Broken

A broken spring is usually easy to identify, but using the door in this condition is risky. Common symptoms include:

• A loud bang from the garage (often mistaken for something falling)
• The door won't open, even when the opener tries
• The door feels unusually heavy when lifting by hand
• Visible gaps in the torsion spring
• The opener strains or stops mid-lift
• Door slams shut or drops quickly
• Crooked or uneven door movement

If you notice any of these signs, stop using the door immediately. Running the opener with a broken spring can burn out the motor or cause further damage.

Professional Spring Replacement for Safety & Performance

Replacing garage door springs is not a DIY task. These components store massive energy and can cause serious injury without the right tools and expertise. Our technicians are trained to safely remove broken springs, install new precision-balanced replacements, and tune the entire system for smooth, reliable performance.

Apache Garage Doors installs:

• Torsion springs (most common, safest, longest-lasting)
• Extension springs (found on older systems)
• High-cycle springs designed for heavy or frequent use

We also ensure the springs are properly sized for your specific door weight, height, and hardware configuration—critical for long-term performance and safety.

High-Cycle Springs for Longer Life

For homeowners who use their garage door as their primary entrance—which is increasingly common—we recommend high-cycle springs. These upgraded springs offer:

• Up to 3–5 times the lifespan of standard springs
• Smoother, quieter operation
• Reduced stress on other hardware
• Better long-term value with fewer replacements

High-cycle options are ideal for busy households, rental properties, or homeowners planning to stay in their home long-term.

Complete System Safety Check With Every Replacement

A broken spring often causes additional strain on surrounding components. That's why every spring replacement includes a full inspection of:

• Cables and drums
• Rollers and hinges
• Tracks and alignment
• Door balance
• Opener force settings
• Safety sensors and auto-reverse function

We ensure your entire system is recalibrated and operating safely before we leave.

Why Choose Apache Garage Doors for Spring Replacement?

• Fast response times for urgent spring failures
• Trained, safety-certified technicians
• High-quality, long-lasting replacement springs
• Proper sizing and precise calibration
• Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
• Dependable local service for Collin County and Denton County

Our goal is simple: deliver a repair that lasts—performed safely, professionally, and with exceptional attention to detail.

Our Spring Replacement Process

Inspection & Verification: We confirm the spring failure and identify any associated issues or damage.

Removal of the Broken Spring: Our technicians safely release tension and dismantle the damaged component.

Installation of New Springs: We install properly sized springs designed specifically for your door.

System Rebalancing & Calibration: We adjust tension, balance, opener force settings, and safety features.

Final Testing & Quality Check: Your door is tested repeatedly for smooth, safe, and quiet operation.