Garage Door Spring Repair in Lancaster, CA
A broken or worn garage door spring can make the door difficult or impossible to operate. AER provides garage door spring repair and replacement for homeowners in Lancaster and the surrounding Antelope Valley. Not a spring problem? See the other garage door repairs we handle.
Broken garage door spring?
Signs Your Garage Door Spring May Be Broken
Garage door springs carry much of the weight required to raise and lower the door. When a spring breaks or loses tension, the door may suddenly become extremely heavy or stop operating correctly.
- Garage door will not open
- Door only opens a few inches
- Door feels unusually heavy
- Door closes faster or harder than normal
- Visible gap or separation in a torsion spring
- Loud bang from the garage followed by a door that will not operate normally
- Door appears uneven while opening
- Opener strains when attempting to lift the door
Garage Door Spring Repair & Replacement
AER services common residential garage door spring systems, including torsion and extension springs. The correct repair depends on the door, spring system, condition of the components and the cause of the failure.
During service, the spring system and related components can be inspected to determine what needs attention. Depending on the condition of the system, service may involve replacing a broken or worn spring and checking the door's balance and operation.
Torsion Springs and Extension Springs
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Torsion Springs
Torsion springs are commonly mounted above the garage door opening. They use torque to help counterbalance the weight of the garage door as it opens and closes.
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Extension Springs
Extension springs are typically positioned along the sides of the horizontal garage door tracks. They stretch and contract as the garage door operates.
Not sure which system you have? AER can inspect the door and determine the appropriate service for the existing spring system.
Why Garage Door Springs Wear Out
Garage door springs are working components that repeatedly cycle as the door opens and closes. Over time, normal use can cause metal fatigue and loss of spring tension. Corrosion, an improperly balanced door, damaged related components or other mechanical problems can also affect how the spring system performs.
A broken spring does not necessarily mean the entire garage door needs replacement. The door and its operating system should be evaluated to determine what actually needs repair.
A Spring Problem Can Affect More Than the Spring
Because the spring system helps counterbalance the weight of the garage door, a spring failure can place additional strain on other components. Depending on the situation, cables, rollers, tracks or the garage door opener may also need to be checked.
Garage Door Spring Service in Lancaster & the Antelope Valley
AER Garage Door Repair provides garage door spring service for homeowners in Lancaster and surrounding Antelope Valley communities. If your garage door suddenly stopped opening, became unusually heavy or you can see a damaged spring, call us to discuss the problem and request service.
Field service
- Sun–Thu: Open 24 Hours
- Friday: Field Service Until 2 PM
- Saturday: No Field Service
- Phone inquiries are available outside field-service hours.
Garage Door Spring Repair FAQs
Common signs include a door that suddenly becomes very heavy, will not open normally, only rises a few inches, operates unevenly or has a visible gap in the spring above the door.
A broken spring can make a garage door extremely heavy and difficult to control. Avoid repeatedly operating or forcing the door until the spring system has been inspected.
The opener is not designed to replace the lifting assistance provided by the spring system. Attempting to operate a door with a failed spring can place additional strain on the opener and other components.
AER services common residential torsion and extension spring systems. The existing system should be inspected to determine the appropriate repair.
It depends on the door, spring configuration and condition of the existing components. The system should be evaluated rather than automatically making the same recommendation for every door.
Yes. AER provides garage door spring repair and replacement service in Lancaster and the surrounding Antelope Valley.
Need Garage Door Spring Repair?
If your garage door spring has broken or the door is no longer operating correctly, contact AER Garage Door Repair to request service.