Garage Door Spring Repair W 78th St, Los Angeles, CA

A homeowner on W 78th St called Fixxed Garage Doors for garage door spring repair in Los Angeles, CA, after one torsion spring broke without warning. The door opened only a few inches, then stopped, leaving a vehicle trapped inside. The opener strained, and the door felt too heavy to lift by hand.

Could another attempt damage the motor? Could the door drop or bind in the tracks? The delay, lost access, and safety risk made the repair urgent. Our technician secured the door, checked the lift system, and prepared the correct spring replacement.

Here’s how we replaced a broken torsion spring and got the door moving again.

This garage door uses a two-spring torsion system mounted above the top panel. One spring had a clear gap in the coil, which confirmed the failure. The second spring still held tension, yet both springs shared the same age and cycle history.

When one spring breaks, the opener must fight much more weight. The door may rise a few inches, stop, or fall back down. Continued use can strain the opener rail, trolley, cables, drums, and panels. Torsion springs also hold strong tension, so homeowners should never try to remove or wind them without proper tools and training.

Our technician first kept the door from moving. We disconnected the opener and released the remaining spring tension in a controlled way. We then removed the failed spring and checked the second spring, shaft, center bearing plate, cable drums, and lift cables.

The service included:

• Installing a matched spring pair
• Setting the correct spring tension
• Checking the shaft and center support
• Inspecting both drums and lift cables
• Testing the door balance by hand
• Reconnecting the opener
• Running full open and close cycles

Replacing both springs helped keep the door balanced. A new spring paired with an older spring can create uneven lift and may lead to another failure soon after the repair.

After the torsion spring replacement, our technician raised the door by hand. It needed to stay level, move with light effort, and hold at a mid-open point without dropping.

Once the balance felt right, we reconnected the opener and tested the full travel. The door moved through the tracks without a sharp pull, and the opener no longer carried the door’s full weight.

The door now opens and closes with steady, even movement. The vehicle could leave the garage, safe daily access returned, and the homeowner felt relieved and satisfied with the repair.

Homeowners who need to fix residential garage door problems should stop using the opener when a spring breaks. A professional repair can prevent more damage.

Is the opener running while the door stays heavy or stuck? Fixxed Garage Doors provides residential garage door service across Los Angeles, CA. Our team secures the door, explains the problem in plain terms, and tests the full system before leaving. We are Houzz-awarded, have served local homeowners since 2018, and offer emergency service, free estimates, and warranty-backed work.

Did your garage door stop after moving a few inches? Call Fixxed Garage Doors at (323) 364-6764 to schedule service. Restore safe access before a broken spring traps your car, strains the opener, or causes a larger repair.