C Town Doors - Local Garage Door Specialists
Garage doors are built to be strong, but even the toughest systems eventually wear out. If your garage door in Calgary has suddenly stopped working, dropped unevenly, or made a loud snap — you're likely dealing with a broken garage door spring or broken cable.
But which one is it?
Understanding the difference is key to:
This article breaks down the symptoms, dangers, and repair options for both springs and cables — tailored to Calgary’s garage door systems and weather.
Your garage door springs (torsion or extension) carry most of the weight of the door. When a spring breaks, it’s like losing the muscle that lifts the door.
🧠 Pro Tip: If your door opener runs but the door doesn’t move, it’s likely a broken spring.
Garage door springs are under high tension. Attempting to adjust or replace one without proper tools and training is extremely dangerous — and can lead to serious injury.
➡️ Call a garage door company in Calgary like C Town Doors to safely replace the spring.
Cables are steel ropes attached to the bottom corners of your garage door, running up to the drum or pulley system. They guide the door up and down while keeping it balanced.
🧠 Pro Tip: If your door tilts and looks like it’s hanging by one side, it’s likely a cable failure, not a spring.
Operating the door with a broken cable can:
➡️ If you see a loose cable or off-track door, stop using it immediately and call a professional.
Yes — in many cases, a broken spring puts added stress on the cables, or vice versa. That’s why our Calgary technicians always inspect both components when called for a repair.
⚠️ Never touch or try to repair springs or cables yourself.
Instead, here’s what you can observe visually:
When in doubt, always book a professional inspection.
Whether it’s a broken spring, snapped cable, or both — our experienced garage door repair team provides:
C Town Doors offers same-day service across Calgary and surrounding areas. If you’re stuck with a broken garage door, don’t wait — it won’t fix itself, and using it can make things worse.
A stuck or uneven garage door isn’t just an inconvenience — it’s a sign that something critical is broken. Whether it’s a spring or cable, getting it diagnosed and repaired by a trusted garage door company in Calgary ensures:
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See why Calgary homeowners and businesses choose C Town Doors. From fast service to quality workmanship, our team is proud to deliver results that speak for themselves. Here's what our customers have to say.
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Awesome company. Fast and decent pricing and the phone person and Jesse the tech was friendly. This is the second time I’ve used them and the last time they came on a Saturday and replaced my broken springs quickly as my cars were stuck inside and we needed to get out.
Dean P.
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With an emergency service late night call to repair our garage door, Mr. Gal responded to our phone call immediately and was at our country house on time as promised. His work was excellent and professional. I recommend C Town Doors.
Bernard F.
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Highly recommend this company. We replaced everything, our garage door, rails, weather stripping, and motor with them. Everyone we talked to or did work at our house were professional and efficient, most importantly highly skilled.
Jenevieve C.
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