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Garage Door Torsion Spring Repair in Fort Myers, FL
Torsion springs sit on a metal shaft above the garage door and store the tension that counterbalances the door's weight. When one breaks, the door becomes extremely heavy and the opener — if it runs at all — gets damaged trying to lift it. This is not a DIY repair. These springs are under high tension and require the right tools to wind correctly. Using the wrong spring size or winding it incorrectly causes the door to be out of balance or creates a dangerous failure point.
Fort Myers Garage Door Fix provides garage door torsion spring repair for homeowners across Fort Myers, FL. Call for a free inspection and a written quote before any work begins.
When to Call
When You Need Garage Door Torsion Spring Repair
- A loud bang from the garage at night means a torsion spring snapped.
- The opener strains and the door barely lifts a few inches off the ground.
- One side of the door rises faster than the other during operation.
- A visible gap in the spring coil confirms the spring broke clean through.
How It Works
Our Process for Garage Door Torsion Spring Repair
- 1
Spring Measurement
We measure wire diameter, inside diameter, and length of the broken spring. A spring that's even slightly off in any dimension will leave the door unbalanced.
- 2
Safe Removal
We release remaining tension using winding bars before removing the broken spring. Cutting corners on this step has put people in the hospital.
- 3
New Spring Installation
The correctly sized replacement spring is installed on the shaft and wound to the proper turn count for your door's weight and height.
- 4
Balance Test
We disconnect the opener and lift the door manually to chest height. A properly balanced door stays put without being held. If it doesn't, we adjust.
Fort Myers Context
Why this matters in Fort Myers
Fort Myers heat cycles put real stress on torsion springs. Doors that sit unused for months while seasonal residents are away, then get used heavily on return, see accelerated spring wear compared to year-round daily use patterns.
Straight Talk
About pricing & scope
Cost depends on spring size and whether one or both springs need replacement. On a two-spring system where one broke, we typically recommend replacing both — a spring that's the same age as the broken one will follow soon.
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