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garage door spring broken--help fixing?

18 years ago

One of the huge springs for my garage door has snapped off the hook, and now door will not open. Is this something that can be fixed by me (relatively handy) or do I need a professional? If something a homeowner can do, where do I go to buy a new spring? Or am I doomed and should consider replacing door (wicked old and need to at some point anyway)?

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don_1_2006
18 years ago
There are several types of springs depending on your door but most of them can be dangerous to replace. I recommend a door technician.
redhare
Original Author
18 years ago
Figures, tons of snow in forecast. Can I still use the door manually until the spring is fixed?
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don_1_2006
18 years ago
You can probably open and close it manually but it will be very heavy. If you have a door opener don't use it as it will most likely strip the drive gear.
hendricus
18 years ago
Does this spring run along the top of the door from side to side (fastened to the header) or does it run alongside the horizontal track for the door?
redhare
Original Author
18 years ago
It's the big one on top. I know I can't fix this one by myself. Anyone in southeast MA available today? (Ha-Ha) And I do have an opener....
kudzu9
18 years ago
redhare-
Glad to hear you're letting a professional do this. More than one person has been killed or seriously injured messing around with garage door springs.

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