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Garage door won’t open? Check the spring first

The most common reason a garage door won’t open is a broken spring. Check it first, from the floor, before you touch anything else.

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Check these in order

The spring above the doorA gap in the coil means the spring is broken. Stop here: don’t run the opener or lift the door. See repair prices.
Power to the openerIf nothing happens at all, check that the opener is plugged in, the outlet has power, and the breaker hasn’t tripped.
Remote and wall buttonIf the wall button works but the remote doesn’t, replace the remote’s battery.
The lockSome doors have a manual slide lock on the inside. Make sure it’s open.
The opener’s ageIf the spring is fine and the opener is 10 years old or more, replacing it usually makes more sense than repairing it. When to replace an opener.

Don’t pull the emergency release with a broken springWithout the spring, nothing holds the door’s weight. Releasing it from the opener can let the door drop.

Opens but won’t close? That’s usually the safety sensors near the floor. Wipe both lenses and make sure nothing blocks the beam. Opener repairs aren’t offered through DoorWise; new opener installation is.

Broken spring repair prices

Option	What’s replaced	Single-car door	Double-car door	Warranty (parts & labor)
Good	New spring(s)	$299	$599	1 year
Better	Spring(s) + nylon rollers with 13-ball bearings	$499	$799	3 years
Best	Spring(s), rollers, cables, drums, end bearings	$599	$899	5 years

Every option includes door balancing, hinge lubrication, and a safety inspection. Double-door prices include two springs. Prices verified October 2026.

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Common questions

Why won’t my garage door open?

The most common cause is a broken torsion spring. Look for a gap in the coil above the closed door. If the spring is intact, check power to the opener, the remote battery, and the manual lock.

Can I open the door manually if the spring is broken?

No. The spring carries most of the door’s weight. Pulling the emergency release or lifting by hand with a broken spring can drop the door. Leave it closed and call.

How much does it cost to fix a garage door that won’t open because of a broken spring?

In Broward County and Palm Beach County, broken spring repair costs $299 to $599 for a single-car door and $599 to $899 for a double-car door, with a 1-, 3-, or 5-year parts-and-labor warranty depending on the option.

Do you repair garage door openers?

Opener repairs aren’t offered through DoorWise. A new LiftMaster, Chamberlain, Craftsman, or Genie belt-drive opener costs $649 installed, or $299 to install one you already bought.

Prices by city

Same prices in every city below. Broward County · Palm Beach County