Reliable Garage Door Springs Care
At Michigan Door, we are committed to providing the highest quality service for your garage door needs. Our expert team ensures that you receive the best value for your investment, and they’re ready to tackle any garage door repair. From broken garage door openers to broken garage door springs, we’ve seen it all!
You can rely on our highly skilled technicians to handle any garage door issue with professionalism and precision. No matter the challenge, Michigan Door is here to ensure your garage door operates smoothly and reliably for years to come!
How to Tell If Your Garage Door Springs Need Attention
It’s often easy to overlook spring damage until your door stops functioning. However, there are several signs that can help you spot a broken spring before it becomes a bigger problem:
- Unusual Noises: A loud bang or crash sound (even if the door remains in place) could indicate your springs are unwinding or breaking.
- Gap in the Springs: If there’s a noticeable gap in the spring, it’s an obvious sign that it’s damaged. Springs should remain tightly wound and continuous without any visible spaces.
- Door Panel Bend: A bend in the top panel of your garage door often points to a broken spring that can no longer support the door’s weight.
- Fast Door Drop: If the door falls too quickly when opening, it could mean that the springs are no longer functioning to counterbalance the weight of the door.
- Uneven Door Movement: When the door moves crookedly or out of alignment, it’s likely that the springs are malfunctioning, causing uneven lift.
- Loose Cables: Slack cables hanging down from the ceiling may indicate broken springs, as they no longer provide proper tension to keep the cables in place.
Why Do Garage Door Springs Break?
Garage door springs experience wear over time due to several factors. Here are the primary causes of spring damage:
- Rust: Rust can build up on the springs, making them less effective and leading to premature failure.
- Normal Wear and Tear: Every garage door spring has a lifespan, usually around 10,000 cycles (which is about 7 to 10 years of average use).
- Neglecting Maintenance: While springs don’t last forever, proper care and regular maintenance can extend their life. With Michigan Door’s regular inspections and tune-ups, we ensure your springs stay in optimal condition. Our team will lubricate the springs and check the system’s balance throughout the year to help prevent issues before they arise.
Torsion Springs vs. Extension Springs
There are two main types of garage door springs, each suited to different garage door systems:
- Torsion Springs: Mounted above the door, torsion springs work by twisting and are generally preferred for modern garage doors. They offer better efficiency and are safer than extension springs.
- Extension Springs: These springs run along the tracks on either side of the door and operate by expanding and contracting. While common in older garage doors, many homeowners opt to replace them with torsion springs for a smoother and more reliable operation.
Protect Your Home with Michigan Door
At Michigan Door, we ensure the long-term functionality of your garage door. Whether it’s broken springs, a broken garage door, or regular maintenance, our expert team is here to help you maintain your garage door system with ease.
Michigan Door Repair Locations
From the bustling cities to quiet suburban areas, our expert team is ready to tackle your door needs, including the repair and replacement of broken garage door springs. Whether you’re in Detroit, St. Clair Shores, Lansing, or anywhere in between, we provide top-quality service so you can rest assured the job gets done right.
SEE WHAT YOUR NEIGHBORS SAY ABOUT MICHIGAN DOOR
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It’s a holiday weekend, family coming over….garage door freezes closed, ugh!!! make a call to Michigan door…. Awesome they have a tech out working… we’re #3, Al arrives on time, fixes it, in and out.. new springs and hinge. BTW… Al was very professional ..Door works like charm. Glad they were available to help. Highly recommend them!!
Paul Hering
May 24, 2025Michigan Door gave us outstanding service! Harold went above and beyond ordinary expectations, problem diagnosed and solved, every device re-programmed!!
Michael Jeroue
May 22, 2025 -
We needed a new spring and sensors replaced. The gal at the office and the technician who did the work were super helpful and friendly. It was a good experience
William Bossenberger
May 21, 2025I called at 830am and by 1030am we had a new opener! And everyone from the technician to the office staff was super friendly!
Laura Kroesche
May 19, 2025 -
Doors of Pontiac did a great job getting out here quickly, assessing what needed to be done and getting the repairs taken care of in a quick manor. We have had Harold Junek come out a few times and he is the best! Would highly recommend them for all your garage door needs!
Elizabeth Kushnereit
May 17, 2025Great to work with. They were quick to come out and undstood what needed to get done.
Aaron Smith
May 17, 2025 -
Great and friendly service! They came out quickly and did routine maintenance on my garage doors. The service technician was knowledgeable and did a great job!
Kelly Martorano
May 17, 2025JOSH WAS AWESOME!!!! Incredibly friendly and knowledgeable.
Linnie Bishop
May 10, 2025 -
Harold was friendly, prompt, replaced battery, light bulbs & greased garage door too!!
Robert Kennedy
May 10, 2025Phenomenal service and attention to detail. Al made sure to not only do the requested job but also lubricated and adjusted the door for better performance and sound. Also, triple checked colors matching on the side pieces; preventing a mismatch after assembly. Additionally, fixed a part of my door to enable the new seal to be installed; looking at a painful replacement before Al came through clutch with the repairs. Can’t recommend enough!
Lance Clark
May 10, 2025 -
Efficient, prompt, courteous, and highly professional. We would recommend Harold, our technician, for any future problems we have. He was in and out of the house for a broken spring on the garage door within a half hour. Highly recommend.
Brian Little
May 3, 2025Josh explained to us that the board holding the main post was nailed into the wall instead of being screwed in. He put a new bigger board and used screws Thank you Josh
Jyoti Jadia
May 3, 2025 -
Josh was GREAT! And very patient that our 4 year old wanted to help 😀
Alexandra LaForge
May 3, 2025Professional excellent work!!!
James Taylor
April 26, 2025 -
Requested a service call on my garage door yesterday. Technician Josh was out first thing this morning and took care of the problem. He was professional and knowledgeable.
Michael Tarockoff
April 24, 2025Quick, efficient, and my installer was super friendly.
Dave Bem
April 24, 2025 -
Had Michigan door out to fix an old garage door. There technician Justin showed up and was very knowledgeable. Fixed problem and ordered me a new door. He was great and a pleasure to talk with.
John Gabris
November 24, 2024The people at Michigan Door are just awesome! Trustworthy and do excellent work! The only garage company that I will use!!! Thanks Michigan Door!
Reid Beyerlein
November 24, 2024 -
Focused sales, great recommendations. Install was Outstanding! Explained process, began tear out, install new, looks great. Gave 5 stars. No problems, no pressure sales, installed on time, and great quality.
Barb LeMaigre
May 24, 2024This place is great! Called and spoke with Vivian for service. She was quick and knowledgeable. A joy to talk to. Received same day service and the tech did a great job! My new "go to" for service. They also do entry doors as well. Highly recommend 👌
KK Marko
May 24, 2022
