While looking at the spring itself can yield the most obvious answer, the garage door will also give some clues about the state of your spring. Take some time to look at the door to see if:
The top half of the door appears misaligned
The door opens a few inches and then slams down again
The cables attached to the springs are dangling
The door seems to be off track or crooked
Any of these can be signs that your spring is damaged or broken. Later, we’ll talk about the importance of calling a reputable garage door repair company to repair and replace a broken spring. But, being able to identify the source of your problem can save you — and your repair tech — a lot of time and energy, which means you can get your garage door repaired and operating smoothly again in less time!