Torsion Spring Repair Greenwich, CT
Torsion springs are the workhorses of your garage door system, providing the lifting power needed to raise and lower your heavy garage door smoothly. When a torsion spring breaks, your door becomes inoperable and potentially dangerous. Round Hill Garage Door Repair provides same-day torsion spring repair throughout Greenwich, CT with our fully-stocked service vehicles.
Located horizontally above your garage door opening, torsion springs use torque (twisting force) to lift your garage door. A standard residential garage door weighs 150-250 pounds, and the torsion spring system bears this load thousands of times throughout its lifespan. Understanding how these critical components work helps you recognize when professional attention is needed.
How Torsion Springs Work
Torsion springs are mounted on a metal shaft above the door. When the door closes, the springs wind up, storing energy. When you open the door, this stored energy releases, helping lift the heavy door panels. The cables attached to the bottom corners of the door wrap around drums on the torsion shaft, converting the spring's rotational force into lifting power.
Signs Your Torsion Spring Needs Repair
- Loud bang from garage: A breaking spring sounds like a gunshot or car backfire
- Door won't open: The opener strains but the door barely moves
- Visible gap in spring: A 2-3 inch gap in the coils indicates a break
- Door feels heavy: Manual lifting requires significant effort
- Crooked door: One side hangs lower than the other (if one spring broke)
- Cable slack: Cables hanging loose or off the drums
Why Torsion Spring Repair is Dangerous
Never Attempt DIY Spring Repair
Torsion springs are under extreme tension—enough force to cause serious injury or death. Our technicians use specialized tools and follow strict safety protocols. Each spring contains enough stored energy to lift your 200+ pound door, and improper handling can result in the spring or tools becoming deadly projectiles.
Our Torsion Spring Replacement Process
- Safety First: We secure the door and relieve spring tension safely
- Spring Removal: The broken spring is carefully removed from the torsion tube
- Measurement: We measure and match the exact spring specifications
- Installation: New spring(s) installed with proper winding
- Balancing: Door balance is tested and adjusted
- Safety Test: Complete operation and safety testing
Should I Replace Both Springs?
We strongly recommend replacing both springs when one breaks. Springs installed at the same time experience similar wear, so if one breaks, the other is likely close behind. Replacing both ensures balanced operation and prevents a return service call in the near future.