Opener systems can develop a number of problems including electronic problems with remote control units chain slippage faulty roller action and cables that come off the pulley system.
Garage door spring unwound.
How to fix a garage door spring.
If you re concerned about tackling this project on your own consider hiring out the job to a professional.
This is not as simple as just measuring the spring from side to side because torsion springs are labeled based on unwound length.
Torsion springs must be measured while unwound or in a relaxed state or your dimensions will be incorrect.
Looking at the damage it appears i need to rewind the cable and rewind the spring.
When i went to close it i was unable to.
Steps to measuring your garage door torsion spring.
This morning my garage door opened fine.
I unhooked the cables on the side of the door and lowered it manually.
Things to know about garage door torsion springs.
Below is a picture.
If you need a new garage door torsion spring you will need to know what length you need to purchase.
If your garage door isn t operating properly the torsion springs are likely to blame.