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My door only opens a few inches then stops and is heavy when trying to lift it manually. What could be the problem?

April 26, 2017door heavy inches lift opens problem Stops

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My door only opens a few inches then stops and is heavy when trying to lift it manually. What could be the problem?

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You probably have a broken spring (the large coil located on the top of the door on a bar) and this should be replaced. Another symptom of a broken spring is if you hear a very large bang and again, the door only opens a few inches.