Garage Door Spring Repair in Tucker, GA
Heard a loud bang and now the door won’t lift? A broken spring is the most common reason a garage door stops working. EZ Tucker Garage Doors replaces broken springs on home garage doors across Tucker.
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- Same-day appointments
- Fully insured local company
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Broken garage door spring replacement for Tucker homes
Garage door springs do the real work of lifting your door. The opener only guides it. When a spring breaks, the full weight of the door is suddenly left for the opener or your arms to handle, which is why the door feels impossibly heavy or refuses to move more than a few inches.
EZ Tucker Garage Doors replaces torsion and extension springs on residential garage doors throughout Tucker, GA and nearby Northlake, Smoke Rise, Lilburn, and Stone Mountain. We start with a free estimate, match the new springs to your door’s size and weight, balance the door, and test everything before we leave. If your door has other issues, see our garage door repair services.
Signs of a broken garage door spring
If you notice any of these, the spring has likely failed or is about to.
A loud bang from the garage
Torsion springs often break with a sound like a gunshot, even when no one is using the door.
A gap in the spring
Look at the spring above the door. A 1–2 inch gap between coils means it has snapped.
The door opens a few inches, then stops
The opener senses the extra weight and shuts off to protect itself.
The door is extremely heavy
A balanced door lifts easily by hand. With a broken spring it can feel like it weighs a few hundred pounds.
Loose or dangling cables
When tension is lost, the lift cables can go slack or come off their drums.
The door closes too fast
Without spring support, the door drops quickly instead of lowering smoothly.
Torsion springs vs. extension springs
Most homes in Tucker have one of these two spring systems. We replace both.
Torsion springs
Mounted on a metal bar directly above the garage door. They twist to store energy and lift the door smoothly.
- Most common on newer homes
- One or two springs, depending on door weight
- Break with a loud bang and a visible gap
Extension springs
Run along the horizontal tracks on each side of the door. They stretch to store energy as the door closes.
- Common on older homes and lighter doors
- Always work as a pair, one on each side
- Should have safety cables running through them
Why garage door springs break
Normal wear. Every time your door opens and closes counts as one cycle. Springs are rated for a set number of cycles, and a door used several times a day reaches that number sooner.
Rust. Humidity and moisture cause corrosion that weakens the coils and adds friction.
Wrong size springs. Springs that don’t match the door’s weight work harder and wear out faster.
No maintenance. Springs that are never lubricated or adjusted wear out sooner.
What our spring replacement includes
- Springs sized to your door
- Door balance adjustment
- Cable and drum inspection
- Roller and hinge check
- Lubrication of moving parts
- Opener force setting
- Safety sensor check
- Auto-reverse test
How spring replacement works
Free estimate first. Most spring jobs are done in about an hour.
Call or book online
Tell us what you heard or saw. Same-day appointments are often available.
Free estimate
We identify the spring type and size and check the rest of the door.
Approve the price
You see the exact cost for your door before any work starts.
Replace and balance
New springs installed, door balanced, and the opener and safety features tested.
What affects garage door spring repair cost?
Every door is different, so we quote your exact price during the free estimate.
Factors that affect price
- Torsion or extension spring system
- Size and weight of the door
- One spring or a pair
- Whether cables or other parts also need replacing
Ways to avoid a second service call
- Replace both springs if they’re the same age
- Replace frayed cables at the same visit
- Swap worn rollers while the door is balanced
- Ask your technician about spring options
Call (678) 551-2939 or use the form above to schedule your free spring replacement estimate.
Spring repair near you in Tucker
Our shop is on Tucker Norcross Rd, so we can reach most Tucker homes quickly when a spring breaks.
- Free estimatesKnow the price before any work starts.
- Fully insuredYour home and property are protected while we work.
- All door brandsClopay, Amarr, Wayne Dalton, CHI, and more.
Areas we serve
- Tucker
- Northlake
- Smoke Rise
- Lilburn
- Stone Mountain
- Clarkston
- Norcross
- Doraville
3145 Tucker Norcross Rd Unit 225
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 551-2939
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Garage door spring questions
How much does garage door spring replacement cost in Tucker?
It depends on the type of spring, the size and weight of your door, and whether one or two springs are needed. We give you a free estimate with the exact price for your door before any work begins.
How long does garage door spring replacement take?
Most residential spring replacements are finished in about an hour, including balancing the door and testing the opener and safety features.
Should both garage door springs be replaced at the same time?
On doors with two springs, both were installed together and have gone through the same number of cycles. When one breaks, the other is usually close behind, so replacing the pair often saves a second service call. Your technician will go over the options.
How do I know if my garage door spring is broken?
Common signs are a loud bang from the garage, a visible gap in the torsion spring above the door, a door that feels extremely heavy, or an opener that lifts the door a few inches and stops.
Can I open my garage door with a broken spring?
It's not recommended. The springs do the heavy lifting, so without them the door can weigh a few hundred pounds and may drop. Running the opener can also damage it. Leave the door where it is and call us.
Why did my garage door spring break?
Springs wear out from normal use. Each open and close is one cycle, and standard springs are rated for a limited number of cycles. Rust, lack of lubrication, and springs that were the wrong size for the door can shorten their life.
Do you replace both torsion and extension springs?
Yes. We replace torsion springs mounted above the door and extension springs that run along the horizontal tracks on either side.
Schedule your free spring replacement estimate
Send a quick note and we’ll call you back. If your door is stuck open, call now.
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