


A broken torsion spring is one of the most common reasons a garage door suddenly stops working. When it snaps, the door gets heavy - fast. Most openers can't handle that weight on their own, and forcing it can cause even bigger problems down the line.
Here in Henderson, we deal with broken springs regularly. This was a straightforward broken spring replacement - the kind of job that looks simple on the surface but has to be done right. Torsion springs are under serious tension, and a mistake during installation isn't just costly, it's dangerous.
We swapped out the worn springs and got everything dialed back in. The door lifts smoothly again, the opener isn't straining, and the homeowner isn't stuck manually wrestling it open every time they need to get out of the garage.
A lot of people try to push through the warning signs - the door moving slower than usual, grinding noises, or one side sitting lower than the other. Those are all signs the springs are on their way out. Waiting until they snap completely usually means a worse situation to deal with.
Spring repair and replacement is something we handle every day. If your door is struggling, making noise, or just feels off, it's worth getting it looked at before it becomes a full breakdown.