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Garage doors with broken springs should not be opened. Doors in this condition can be difficult to lift because the garage door opener loses the support springs provide in lifting and lowering the door. The springs are designed as counterweights to the door helping keep it stable and in balance when the operator attempts to open or close the door. Without the spring, the door essentially has nothing to support its weight. We don’t recommend attempting to open a garage door with a broken spring but sometimes it’s an absolute emergency. If you can’t wait for a garage door technician to arrive use the steps below to open your garage door. Exercise extreme caution when opening the door in this manner and if possible have someone assist you. WARNING: TORSION SPRINGS, EXTENSION SPRINGS, AND OTHER GARAGE DOOR COMPONENTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY. PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION AND REPAIR IS RECOMMENDED. For Doors with 2 Torsion Spring1 – Grab a Partner Attempting to open a garage door with a broken spring is dangerous, and not recommended by professionals. If you must open your garage door, do not attempt to do so alone. 2 – Use Extreme Caution Inspect the door completely before attempting any lifting. Be aware of your surroundings, the door, the spring, and your limbs. 3 – Do Not Use the Opener Open the door manually to prevent further damage to other parts of the door system. Without the support of the opener and with a broken spring, the door may feel extremely heavy. 4 – Disengage the Door from the Opener Make sure the garage door is touching the ground so that it doesn’t slam shut. Pull the red cord to disconnect your garage door from the garage door opener. 5 – Lift the Door Lift the door until it is completely raised along the horizontal rails. If the door is too heavy, discontinue your attempt to lift the door and call a repair service immediately. Some companies, like ours, are able to provide same-day repair services. To close the door, carefully pull the door down slowly. Hold the door all the way down to prevent the door from falling. How to Open A Garage Door With A Broken Extension SpringWe can’t stress this enough: Attempting to open a garage door with a broken spring is dangerous and can result in injury to people nearby or damage to property. Garage door systems with extension springs have springs attached to cables which are also attached to the bottom corners of the garage door. Cables in the spring help prevent broken springs from flying across the room. Extension springs run along the door’s horizontal track, there is one spring located along each track. Both extension springs need to be in working condition to operate the garage door. Opening A Garage Door With A Broken Extension Spring1 – Grab a Partner Attempting to open a garage door with a broken spring is dangerous, and not recommended by professionals. If you must open your garage door, do not attempt to do so alone. 2 – Use Extreme Caution Inspect the door completely before attempting any lifting. Be aware of your surroundings, the door, the spring, and your limbs. 3 – Do Not Use the Opener Open the door manually to prevent further damage to other parts of the door system. Without the support of the opener and with a broken spring, the door may feel extremely heavy. 4 – Disengage the Door from the Opener Make sure the garage door is touching the ground so that it doesn’t slam shut. Pull the red cord to disconnect your garage door from the garage door opener. 5 – Place Two Crowbars Under the Garage Door If the door is extremely heavy slip two crowbars underneath the seal of the door to give you leverage. Lift the door until it is completely raised along the horizontal rails. If the door is too heavy, discontinue your attempt to lift the door and call a repair service immediately. Some companies, like ours, are able to provide same-day repair services. 7 – Clamp the Door Once the door is all the way up use heavy-duty vice clamps to keep it in place. Attach the clamps below the lowest roller on the door. 8 – Use Ladders To Hold the Door Up Place a ladder under the door to hold it up from each end. The vice clips may not hold the weight of the door for long, ladders can provide additional support. Remove anything you need from the garage. If you haven’t called a garage door technician yet, do so to schedule a repair service as soon as possible. To close the door, carefully pull the door down slowly. Hold the door all the way down to prevent the door from falling. Contact a ProRegular maintenance can extend the life of your garage door springs but even with maintenance breakage isn’t always avoidable–springs will wear down over time. Contact a garage door expert if you begin to notice problems or odd noises with your garage door. Our team at Heritage Garage Door can diagnose garage door problems for homeowners in the Southern California area. Learn more about our services today. Can I temporarily use garage door with broken spring?We don't recommend attempting to open a garage door with a broken spring but sometimes it's an absolute emergency. If you can't wait for a garage door technician to arrive use the steps below to open your garage door. Exercise extreme caution when opening the door in this manner and if possible have someone assist you.
Can a garage door function with one spring?No. Both springs must work together to pull the garage door up and bring it down gently. When operation relies on one spring, in addition to presenting safety concerns, it can also lead to wear and tear on the door.
What happens when the tension spring breaks on a garage door?One component of your garage door in particular that will likely need replacing every so often is the spring. This small component is crucial to your door's operation since it does all the heavy lifting of bringing up and putting down your garage door. If the spring breaks, your door will not operate.
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