Broken Garage Door Spring Repair in Clinton, MA
Broken Garage Door Spring Repair in Clinton, MA
A Clinton homeowner called Triple A Garage Doors when his garage door suddenly stopped opening. One of the extension springs on the side of the door had snapped, leaving the door too heavy for the opener to lift.
What We Found
Our technician inspected the door and found a snapped extension spring. Extension springs work as a pair and wear at the same rate, so when one breaks the other is usually close behind. The lift cables were also worn, and old cables are a common cause of the door hanging crooked or coming off track.
What We Did
- Replaced both extension springs with a new matched pair of 25/42/140 lb springs sized to the door’s weight.
- Replaced both lift cables with new 7′ pre-assembled 1/8″ cables.
- Adjusted, balanced and tested the door through full open and close cycles.
The Result
The door was back to safe, smooth operation the same day, with the visit completed in about two hours. The homeowner left us a 5-star Google review, calling our technician “very professional and fast.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Should both extension springs be replaced if only one breaks?
Yes. Both springs carry the door’s weight and age together. Replacing them as a pair keeps the door balanced and prevents a second breakdown soon after.
Is it safe to open a garage door with a broken spring?
No. Don’t lift the door by hand or run the opener. The door is much heavier than it seems and can fall. Call a technician.
Do you provide garage door spring repair in Clinton, MA?
Yes. Triple A Garage Doors serves Clinton and surrounding towns from our Waltham location, 24/7.
Broken Garage Door Spring?
If your garage door won’t open, feels very heavy, or you heard a loud bang from the garage, don’t force it. Call Triple A Garage Doors 24/7 at 617-388-5744. Estimates are always free. Learn more about our garage door repair services.