Can I open my garage door with a broken spring?

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  1. American Garage Doors

    “Not safely. The spring does almost all of the lifting, so the door is suddenly very heavy and can drop. Pull the red emergency release only if the door is fully closed, and call a technician rather than forcing it open.”

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