Garage Door Spring Replacement

Fayetteville Garage Door Spring Replacement

New Springs for Garage Doors in Cumberland County and Throughout Southeastern North Carolina

Your garage door springs are the powerhouse behind every open and close cycle, bearing the full weight of your door, often several hundred pounds, through thousands of operations each year. When a spring breaks, your door becomes virtually inoperable and potentially dangerous. 

Spring replacement is one of the most common garage door repairs we handle at Overhead Door of Fayetteville, and our trained technicians know how to get the job done safely and efficiently. We've been earning five-star reviews from our community since 1986, and we understand that a broken spring can bring your daily routine to a halt. That's why we offer same-day and emergency appointments to get you back on track quickly, using quality replacement parts backed by secure warranties.

Dealing with a broken spring? Call Overhead Door of Fayetteville at (910) 415-1463 to request a same-day replacement appointment!

Warning Signs that Your Springs Need Replacement

Garage door springs don't always fail without warning. Recognizing the early signs of spring problems can help you avoid the inconvenience of a complete failure and address safety concerns before they escalate.

Call Overhead Door of Fayetteville When you notice:

  • Your door won't open or lifts only partially. When springs break or lose tension, your opener lacks the mechanical advantage to lift the door's weight, often stopping just a few inches off the ground or refusing to budge at all.
  • There’s a visible gap in the torsion spring. A broken torsion spring (mounted above your door) will have a noticeable gap of one to two inches where the metal has separated, making this one of the easiest failures to identify visually.
  • Your door slams down when closing. Springs counterbalance your door's weight during descent. When they fail, gravity takes over, and the door can crash down dangerously fast, risking injury and property damage.
  • Crooked or uneven operation. If one spring breaks or weakens on a two-spring system, your door will tilt to one side as it moves, placing uneven stress on the opener and track components.
  • Loud bang or popping sounds. The sudden release of tension when a spring breaks creates a noise often described as a gunshot or firecracker, sometimes loud enough to wake homeowners from sleep.
  • Your door feels extremely heavy to lift manually. A properly balanced door with functioning springs should be relatively easy to lift by hand. If it feels like dead weight, your springs have likely failed or lost significant tension.

If you notice any of these symptoms, it's critical to stop using your door and call our team for emergency repairs. Operating a garage door with broken or failing springs can put tremendous strain on your opener and cause additional damage or injury.

Why Choose Overhead Door of Fayetteville?

  • Immediate, Same-Day Service
    Get a professional out fast with our same-day appointments.
  • Available for Emergency Help
    Garage door emergencies can't wait. Call for immediate help.
  • Providing Service in Spanish
    Our team is proud to help with Spanish services.
  • Offering 100% Free Quotes
    Talk to our garage door team today during a free estimate.

What Causes Spring Failure?

Several factors contribute to spring degradation and premature failure. Normal wear and tear tops the list; springs are rated for a specific number of cycles (typically 10,000 to 20,000), and once they reach that limit, metal fatigue causes them to break. Rust and corrosion accelerate this process significantly, especially in our humid North Carolina climate, where moisture attacks the metal coating. Lack of lubrication increases friction and heat during operation, causing the spring material to wear down faster than expected.

Temperature fluctuations also play a role. Cold snaps cause the metal to contract and become more brittle, which is why spring failures often spike during winter months. Poor initial installation or using springs that aren't properly sized for your door's weight creates excessive stress from day one, dramatically shortening lifespans. Finally, simple age matters, as even springs that haven't reached their cycle limit will eventually weaken after 7 to 12 years of exposure to the elements.

Call Overhead Door of Fayetteville at (910) 415-1463 or contact us online to request a free spring replacement estimate!

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    "Taylor was extremely helpful and communicative."
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    "Thank you for efficient and professional service."
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