COMMON WARNING SIGNS
When You May Need a Spring Replacement
These symptoms can indicate a spring or counterbalance-system problem. Avoid forcing the door if it feels unusually heavy, uneven, or difficult to control.
01The garage door suddenly feels much heavier than normal.
02The door opens only a few inches and stops.
03You can see a visible gap or separation in a torsion spring.
04The door moves unevenly or one side appears higher than the other.
05A loud snap or bang came from the garage near the spring system.