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GarageMate Garage Doors Sydney (02) 9069 1860

Garage door spring and cable replacement

A broken spring is the most common reason a door suddenly will not open. It is also the most dangerous part to replace yourself, so leave it to us.

  • Open 7am – 8pm, 7 days
  • Price confirmed before work starts
  • All brands and door types

Why springs break

Springs do the heavy lifting, not the motor. Every open and close cycle fatigues the steel, and in coastal suburbs salt air speeds up corrosion. Eventually a spring snaps, often with a loud bang, and the door becomes too heavy for the opener to lift.

Please do not attempt this yourself

Garage door springs store enough energy to cause serious injury. Adjusting or replacing them needs proper winding bars and training. If you suspect a broken spring, disconnect the opener, leave the door closed and call us.

What we do

  • Match the spring to your door's weight and size
  • Replace springs in pairs where the door uses two, so they wear evenly
  • Check and replace frayed lift cables and worn drums
  • Rebalance the door so the opener is not overworked

Spring & Cable Replacement near you

We provide spring & cable replacement from our Kensington base across Kensington, Randwick, Kingsford, Coogee, Maroubra, Clovelly, Bondi, Bondi Junction, Bronte, Waverley, Paddington, Surry Hills and many more suburbs. See every area we service.

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Spring & Cable Replacement: frequently asked questions

How do I know if my garage door spring is broken?

Common signs are a loud bang from the garage, a visible gap in a torsion spring above the door, a door that feels extremely heavy, or an opener that strains and stops.

Should both springs be replaced at once?

On doors with two springs, yes. They have done the same number of cycles, so when one breaks the other is usually close behind.

Can I open my garage door with a broken spring?

We recommend you do not. Without the spring the full weight of the door is unsupported and it can drop suddenly.

Garage door playing up? Talk to a technician today.

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