Your garage door spring just snapped—or maybe your door is heavy, jerky, or struggling to open. It still “kind of” works, so you figure: “I’ll deal with it later.” Bad idea.
Not all garage door springs are the same. In fact, there are two main types—torsion springs and extension springs—and knowing the difference can help you understand how your garage door works (and why it might not be working right now).
A broken garage door spring is one of the most common and dangerous problems you can have with your garage system. It can leave your door stuck, heavy, or unsafe to use.
If your garage door won’t open, feels extremely heavy, or made a loud snap recently, chances are you need a spring replacement. But how much does it cost? And what actually happens during the repair?