Garage Door Repair
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Garage Door Spring Repair in Murfreesboro, TN
Heard a loud bang and now the door will not lift? That is often a broken spring. Call now — and do not try to fix a spring yourself.
At a glance: A loud bang, a gap in the spring coil, and a door that will not lift are the classic signs of a broken spring. Springs are under high tension and should not be repaired by a homeowner. Leave the door down and call for service assistance.
Garage door springs do the heavy lifting. A standard residential door can weigh 150 pounds or more, and the springs counterbalance that weight so the opener — and you — can move the door with modest effort. When a spring breaks, the door suddenly becomes very heavy, the opener strains, and the door may rise a few inches and then stop.
Springs are under high tension and can cause serious injury. Spring repair is not a do-it-yourself job. This website helps homeowners connect with independent local contractors who have the tools and training to replace springs safely. We do not perform spring work ourselves.
Common signs you need garage door spring repair
A broken spring usually announces itself clearly. Look for these signs.
- A loud bang from the garage, like a firecracker going off
- A visible gap in the coil of the torsion spring above the door
- The door rises a few inches and then stops, or will not rise at all
- The door feels far heavier than usual when lifted by hand
- The door hangs crooked, with one side lower than the other
- The opener strains, hums, or stops partway through lifting the door
- An extension spring hanging loose or stretched out along the side of the door
What usually causes this problem
Torsion springs, mounted on a shaft above the door, and extension springs, mounted along the sides, both work by storing energy as the door closes and releasing it as the door opens. They are typically rated for about 10,000 open-and-close cycles — roughly 7 to 10 years of normal household use. Each cycle wears the steel a little, and eventually the spring snaps. Cold weather can be the final trigger: steel becomes more brittle in the cold, which is why springs often break on a winter morning.
Murfreesboro's housing history matters here. Much of the city's housing was built in 2000 or later, so many homes still have their original springs — and many of those springs are now at or past their rated cycle life. A door that is used several times a day will reach the limit sooner than a door used once a day.
How the problem is usually fixed
A contractor replacing a spring will first secure the door, release the tension on the old spring safely, and fit a new spring matched to the door's weight and size. The correct spring matters: a spring that is too weak will leave the door heavy and strain the opener; a spring that is too strong will make the door hard to close and can damage the opener in the other direction.
Many contractors recommend replacing both springs on a two-spring door at the same time, because the second spring has done the same number of cycles as the one that broke and is likely to fail soon after. After fitting the new springs, the contractor will test the door's balance — a balanced door should stay in place when lifted halfway and let go — and check that the opener lifts and lowers it smoothly.
Talk about your garage door spring repair with a specialist
Describe what your door is doing — it will not open, it hangs crooked, the opener hums, or a spring has broken — and a contractor can discuss the next steps with you.
Safety first: garage door springs are under high tension. Do not attempt to repair a spring or cable yourself, and do not force a door that is stuck, crooked, or off its track. Leave the door where it is, unplug the opener if it keeps trying to run, and call for service assistance.
What to expect when you call
When you call, mention whether you heard a loud bang, whether you can see a gap in the spring coil, and whether the door is open or closed. If the door is open and stuck, say so. Do not try to lift a door with a broken spring by yourself, and do not keep running the opener — it can burn out the motor or pull the door off its track. Leave the door down, unplug the opener if it keeps trying to run, and call for service assistance.
How it works
- Call. Call (615) 845-8263 and describe the problem in your own words.
- Describe the problem. Note what the door does, what it sounds like, and whether it is open or closed.
- Connect with a contractor. We help connect you with an independent local contractor.
- Discuss next steps. The contractor discusses the repair or installation with you and arranges a visit if needed.
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Where this service is available
This service is available to homeowners in Murfreesboro, TN, and the surrounding service areas: Smyrna, La Vergne, Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, Antioch, Nolensville, and Lebanon. See the full list on our service areas page.
From the blog
Helpful guides related to this service:
- Signs Your Garage Door Spring Is Broken — A loud bang and a door that suddenly feels far too heavy are the classic signs of a broken garage door spring. Learn the other signs and what to do next.
- Torsion vs Extension Garage Door Springs: What Is the Difference? — Torsion springs sit above the door and extension springs run along the sides. Here is how they differ, how they fail, and why the right spring matters.
- Preparing Your Garage Door for Winter in Murfreesboro — Cold mornings are when brittle springs break and stiff doors bind. A late-autumn check of springs, seals, and lubrication helps your door through winter.
See all guides on our blog.
Frequently asked questions
The most common signs are a loud bang from the garage, a visible gap in the spring coil above the door, and a door that will not lift or feels extremely heavy. If you see a gap in the coil, the spring has broken and the door should not be used until it is replaced.
You should not try. A door with a broken spring can weigh 150 pounds or more, and lifting it by hand risks the door falling or coming off its track. Leave the door down and call for service assistance.
Torsion springs are typically rated for about 10,000 open-and-close cycles, which works out to roughly 7 to 10 years of normal household use. Doors used more often wear springs out sooner. If your home was built in the early 2000s and still has its original springs, they may be near the end of that range.
Many contractors recommend replacing both springs on a two-spring door, because the second spring has done the same number of cycles and is likely to fail soon. A contractor can inspect both springs and discuss the option with you.
Yes. Torsion springs store a large amount of energy and are under high tension. Releasing that tension without the right tools and training can cause serious injury. Spring replacement should be left to a contractor.
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