Garage door spring broke today

[Chatbrat]

After moving into our brand new house 9 1/2 yrs ago---one of our garage door springs broke--heard a large bang , the spring broke into 2 pieces--could not raise the door--lucky for us our garage man got to us in 30 minutes, replaced two springs

Will replace springs every 8 yrs from now on--according to our garage door man--the new springs-don't last that long any more compared to the ones that were used 30 yrs ago

[Bogie Shooter]

Who is your garage door man?

[Chatbrat]

Ryan O'Cull

[JSR22]

Ryan O'Cull

He is the best!

[Nucky]

Oh Yeah, Ryan is a great guy and very fair. When we called him it was like he was waiting in a Phone Booth around the corner. He was here quickly. The repair of the Torsion Spring is best left to a Professional Repairman like Ryan. I found that out the hard way years ago.

The Torsion Spring is the one along the top of the Garage Door. I wouldn't think of trying that myself. Very dangerous for a rookie. The set of Extension Springs that have one on each side are not to bad to handle on your own but for what Ryan charges its better to just give him a call for either of them. 352-207-5668.

Glad things worked out for you.

[RedChariot]

Contact info , please.

[Nucky]

Contact info , please.

Phone Number Is In Post #5 above your post. Good Luck.

[baustgen]

I run a small bead of machine oil along the top of the spring once a year. Haven't replaced a spring in 40 years.

[photo1902]

I run a small bead of machine oil along the top of the spring once a year. Haven't replaced a spring in 40 years.

You've lived in The Villages for 40 years?

[Chatbrat]

The new springs are not the quality of the old springs--I lube my springs once a year, still broke

[Topspinmo]

The new springs are not the quality of the old springs--I lube my springs once a year, still broke

Depends on how many times they are cycled. I have mine changed when the break. I surprised mine don’t break more often due constantly raising and lower the garage every day.

[New Englander]

The new springs are not the quality of the old springs--I lube my springs once a year, still broke

Nothing seems to be the same quality anymore.

[Jima64]

Oh Yeah, Ryan is a great guy and very fair. When we called him it was like he was waiting in a Phone Booth around the corner. He was here quickly. The repair of the Torsion Spring is best left to a Professional Repairman like Ryan. I found that out the hard way years ago.

The Torsion Spring is the one along the top of the Garage Door. I wouldn't think of trying that myself. Very dangerous for a rookie. The set of Extension Springs that have one on each side are not to bad to handle on your own but for what Ryan charges its better to just give him a call for either of them. 352-207-5668.

Glad things worked out for you.
First job out of navy in the 70's was installing garage doors. Those springs can be dangerous without the right size winding bars.

[Two Bills]

Nothing seems to be the same quality anymore.

No profit in longevity!

[DangeloInspections]

Garage door springs typically break right around at the 10 year mark for most folks. Always replace in pairs. Ryan O'Cull is one of the very best. Always recommend him. Frank D.

[JoelJohnson]

Years ago my friend and I were playing ping pong in my basement, when I heard a loud bang. I looked to my right and the spring was hanging inches from my head. After that I always made sure that there was a safety wire though the spring.

[willbush]

Like anything else, if you do routine maintenance it extends the life of the springs and other areas of your garage door.

[Topspinmo]

Garage door springs typically break right around at the 10 year mark for most folks. Always replace in pairs. Ryan O'Cull is one of the very best. Always recommend him. Frank D.

My previous house had extra wide, extra heavy two car garage door with 4 springs. No way I was gong to replace 4 at time.

[OhioBuckeye]

Oh Yeah, Ryan is a great guy and very fair. When we called him it was like he was waiting in a Phone Booth around the corner. He was here quickly. The repair of the Torsion Spring is best left to a Professional Repairman like Ryan. I found that out the hard way years ago.

The Torsion Spring is the one along the top of the Garage Door. I wouldn't think of trying that myself. Very dangerous for a rookie. The set of Extension Springs that

Glad things worked out for you.
Nucky you're right about Torsion Springs, but winding them can be dangerous. I tried to do my own, didn't have any problems except when I wound it, the door still wouldn't go up. You have to know how to match it with the other side. So yes, have someone do it! The ones on the sides are simple I always did my own & it only took me about 45 mins. to an hr. to do. But I think those are outdated now & they only put the Torsion Springs in now. You gave them good advice about having someone else do it, it's not cheap to have someone do it because no more time than they put into it fixing it, it's not cheap.

[TorriJ]

Ryan doesn’t service The Villages south of Hwy 44. I called today to have him come over and he informed me that for South of 44 we should call Romac.

[Carla B]

Ryan doesn’t service The Villages south of Hwy 44. I called today to have him come over and he informed me that for South of 44 we should call Romac.

Maybe S of 44 the doors are under some kind of warranty.

[Bogie Shooter]

If only all service people were like Ryan. Called this morning with an issue, he returned my call within a half hour. Said we would stop by around 4PM, arrived and fixed the problem.
Was very fair with his charge.
Highly recommend him.....you will not be disappointed.

[jojo]

We have had excellent and timely service from Ryan.

[Mr.Dizzy]

Here's another thumbs up for Ryan! We had a sudden garage door issue so I jumped on TOV for a referral. All the glowing reviews made calling Ryan the obvious next step. Just like others have stated, his service was incredibly quick and reasonably priced. Overall a great experience. A big "thank you" to both Ryan O'Cull and to everyone on this site who recommended him.

[Kahuna32162]

Maybe S of 44 the doors are under some kind of warranty.

If you are south of 44, isn't this a warranty issue?

[Kahuna32162]

Last time Ryan was here to service our system, he suggested spraying the springs with PAM cooking oil to lubricate them.

[Kenswing]

Last time Ryan was here to service our system, he suggested spraying the springs with PAM cooking oil to lubricate them.

I use this. It's easier to hit what you're aiming at.. lol

Garage door spray (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001E5DLVO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)