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Extension spring replacement in Atlanta and the metro area
Extension springs run along the horizontal tracks on each side of the door and stretch to lift it. When one breaks, the door often lifts crooked or not at all. We'll line up a technician to replace it.
Signs to look for
- A spring hanging loose or snapped above one of the horizontal tracks
- The door lifts unevenly or jams partway
- A loud bang followed by the door feeling heavy
- A missing or loose safety cable running through the spring
What the repair involves
The technician replaces the broken spring with one matched to your door, and usually replaces or checks the safety cable that runs through it. Extension springs are often replaced in pairs so both sides pull evenly. You'll get that price before any work starts.
How pricing works
You get the price before any work starts. If the technician finds something else once they're there, they tell you that price too, and nothing extra happens without your OK.
What is the safety cable for?
A safety cable runs through each extension spring so that if the spring breaks, it can't fly across the garage. If your springs don't have one, ask the technician about adding it.