As winter arrives in Brisbane, sectional garage door springs often break. Consequently, it’s important to know how to identify a broken spring and what actions to take.
Signs Your Garage Door Spring is Broken
Watch for these common indicators:
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First, you might hear a loud bang, and then the door won’t open.
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Next, the door may open only partially and then stop.
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Additionally, the door may feel too heavy to lift manually.
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Finally, if you inspect the spring above the door, you might notice a 3–5 cm gap in the coils (see picture below).
Why a Broken Spring is Dangerous
A typical double sectional garage door (two cars wide) weighs about 100 kg. Two springs normally lift most of this weight. However, when one spring breaks, the motor struggles to lift the door. As a result, the motor may stop working or become damaged. Therefore, do not use the door until we replace the springs.
Our Approach at Purple Patch Doors
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We always replace both springs because if one breaks, the other usually follows soon after. This way, you save time and money.
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We carefully weigh each door to ensure the springs match its height and weight.
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Our service vehicles carry a standard range of springs for common door sizes. Thus, we can repair doors quickly.
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If we don’t have the correct spring immediately, we install a temporary clamp and re-tension the broken spring. This allows the door to operate safely while we arrange the correct replacement.
Garage Door Spring Lifespan
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Most springs last 6–8 years, depending on usage and door condition.
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However, doors that are rarely used may last even longer.
Safety Warning
Do not attempt to replace garage door springs yourself. Even if it seems easy, improper handling can cause serious injury. Instead, always contact a professional garage door technician.
Contact us:
Website: www.purplepatchdoors.com.au