A broken spring is the most common garage door failure
Your garage door weighs well over 100 pounds. The springs — not the opener — do the heavy lifting that makes it feel light. When a spring snaps, all that weight drops onto the opener and the cables, and the door either will not move or moves crooked and slow. That loud "bang" many homeowners hear from the garage is the sound of a spring letting go.
Tek Garage Door Repair has replaced thousands of springs across Chicopee and Western Massachusetts since 2009. It is a job we do almost every day, and it is one we finish fast because we stock the common spring sizes right on the truck.
Signs your garage door spring is broken
- A loud bang from the garage — often the first and only warning.
- The door will not open, or the opener strains and stops.
- A visible gap in the coil of the spring above the door.
- The door opens a few inches then stops or slams back down.
- The door looks crooked or one side hangs lower than the other.
- Loose or hanging cables next to the door.
If you see any of these, stop using the door. Running the opener against a broken spring can bend tracks, snap cables, or burn out the motor — turning a straightforward spring job into a much bigger repair.
Torsion springs vs. extension springs
There are two kinds of garage door springs, and Tek Garage Door Repair services both:
- Torsion springs mount on a metal bar above the door and twist to lift it. They last longer, run smoother, and are the safer, more common choice on modern doors.
- Extension springs run along the tracks on each side and stretch to lift the door. They are common on older doors. If you have these, we always recommend safety cables so a snapped spring cannot fly across the garage.
How much does broken spring repair cost?
In the Chicopee area, most spring replacements fall between $150 and $450. Where you land depends on a few things:
- One spring or two. Two-spring systems cost more in parts but keep the door balanced.
- Door size and weight. Heavier double doors need stronger springs.
- Spring type and cycle rating. High-cycle springs cost a bit more but last far longer.
These are real, current ranges for our area — not a bait price. You get the exact number from Tek Garage Door Repair on the phone, before we start. No surprise fees.
Replacing both springs at once is almost always the smart call on a two-spring door. The parts cost is small next to a second service visit a month later.
Why you should not replace a garage door spring yourself
We rarely tell homeowners to avoid a repair — but spring replacement is the exception. A torsion spring stores a huge amount of energy. If it releases while you are winding it, the steel winding bars can kick back and cause serious injury. Every year, DIY spring jobs send people to the emergency room.
A trained Tek technician carries the correct winding bars, locking clamps, and the right spring for your door. We swap it safely, balance the door, and test it — usually in under an hour.
How Tek Garage Door Repair fixes your broken spring
- Call and describe it. We give you a price range on the spot.
- Same-day visit. A certified tech arrives in the window we set.
- Exact price first. You approve the price before any work begins.
- Safe replacement. We install the correct spring and set the tension.
- Balance and test. We check the door by hand and run it several times.
- Warranty. Spring parts are backed by our lifetime warranty; labor for one year.
Get your door working again today
A broken spring is not a wait-and-see repair — the longer the door sits, the more likely the cables or opener get damaged too. Call Tek Garage Door Repair at (833) 341-0175. We are open 7 AM to 10 PM every day, and most Chicopee-area spring jobs are done same-day.
Last updated August 2026