Broken Spring Replaced with Dual Springs in Tyler, TX

The garage door wouldn't open, leaving the homeowner's car trapped inside in Tyler, TX. Inspection confirmed a broken torsion spring, with a visible gap in the coils above the door. The door also had its original nylon center bearing and nylon-bushing rollers. StraightShot Overhead replaced the broken spring setup with dual powder-coated torsion springs, installed a steel center bearing, and replaced the original rollers with maintenance-free nylon rollers.

The Problem

The homeowner suspected a broken spring and reported that their car was trapped inside the garage.

What We Found

The torsion spring had broken, leaving a clear gap between the separated sections. The technician also identified the original nylon center bearing and nylon-bushing rollers for replacement.

What We Did

Replaced the broken spring setup with dual powder-coated torsion springs. Replaced the original nylon center bearing with a steel center bearing and installed maintenance-free nylon rollers.

The Result

The replacement setup includes two torsion springs, a steel center bearing, and new nylon rollers. If you see a gap in your garage door spring, don't keep trying to open the door with the opener.