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Snapped spring: what not to do

Updated 2026-09-15 ยท Fact-checked educational article

Quick answer

The door is a stored-energy system. Stop pulling on it.

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.