Guide
Snapped spring: what not to do
Quick answer
The door is a stored-energy system. Stop pulling on it.
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Do not force it
A door with a broken spring is heavier than it looks. Forcing the opener can burn the motor and bend the door.
Secure the opening
If the door is stuck open, treat it as a security and weather problem until a technician arrives. Do not crawl under a partially supported door.
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