What Happens If You Delay Replacing a Broken Garage Door Spring?

What Happens If You Delay Replacing a Broken Garage Door Spring?

April 14, 20252 min read

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. At A&N Garage Door Services, we’ve seen what happens when homeowners put off spring replacement—and it’s never pretty.

Here’s what you risk when you delay fixing a broken garage door spring.

⚠️ 1. More Damage to Your Garage Door System

When a spring breaks, the weight of your garage door shifts to other parts—like:

• The opener

• The cables

• The tracks

• The door panels

📍 These parts aren’t designed to carry that load alone. Continuing to operate your door can lead to major system failures, cracked panels, or even complete breakdowns.

💸 2. Higher Repair Costs

A $200–$300 spring replacement today can turn into a $1,000+ repair down the line if you damage your opener, door frame, or other hardware while forcing the door to work.

📍 Replacing springs right away = big savings and fewer headaches later.

🧍 3. Personal Injury Risk

Trying to manually lift a door with a broken spring is dangerous—especially if the door is heavy or unbalanced. People have suffered:

• Back injuries

• Pinched or crushed fingers

• Head trauma from falling doors

📍 A broken spring makes your door unpredictable. Don’t take the risk.

🚪 4. Getting Stuck In or Out of Your Garage

Broken springs often lead to garage doors stuck halfway or not opening at all. That can mean:

• You’re late for work or school

• Deliveries can’t get through

• Your car is trapped inside

📍 We offer same-day spring repair to keep your day moving.

🏢 Business Owners: Downtime Hurts Your Bottom Line

If you manage a warehouse, shop, or service location, a broken spring can slow operations or even shut things down completely. We provide fast commercial spring replacement to reduce downtime and protect your team.

🧰 Get It Fixed Now—With No Stress

Our trained technicians at A&N Garage Door Services will:

• Inspect your door and springs

• Install the correct size and strength of spring

• Balance the door and test it for safety

• Include a free lube and tune-up

All with transparent pricing and no pressure.

🎁 Special Offers to Make the Fix Easier

• ✅ Free Estimate

• 💵 $50 OFF your first repair

• 🔧 Free Lube & Tune-Up included with service

• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 $50 Referral Bonus

• 🏢 Commercial Discounts Available

📲 Don’t wait—book your repair now at: 317 529 8281 or click the link below

👉 https://angaragedoorservicesllc.com/contact-us

🧠 Don’t Let a Small Issue Turn Into a Big Problem

A broken garage door spring is not something to ignore. Call the Indiana experts at A&N Garage Door Services today and get peace of mind with safe, fast spring repair.

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