Show the whole door
Capture the inside header, door back, spring system, tracks, label, and visible damage from a safe distance.
Camera-guided project help
Know what fits before you buy.
Use your phone to document the door, measure the existing spring, build a verified parts list, and save everything under one project ID.
✓ No signup for the free check
✓ Saves on your device
✓ Exact-match review before checkout
One saved project
Phone in the garage. Desktop when you want more room.
The same project opens on either screen after paid access is connected to an Access ID.
Measure and verify
Measure 20 coils with a ruler. The app finds the nearest standard wire size and requests a second check when readings conflict.
Build the correct cart
Spring dimensions, system type, door size, and tool readiness stay attached to the project for supplier review.
Finish with proof
Paid projects end only after the required final checks and a complete, clear door-cycle video are submitted.
Private paid help
Your situation. Your checklist. The right walkthrough.
Walkthrough videos never appear on the public page. A paid Access ID unlocks only the purchased project guide for 48 hours or seven days, starting when it is first opened.
PROTECTED LESSON
Broken torsion spring: identification and evidence
Private video • checklist • photo verification • support
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A cart built from evidence—not a guess.
Products stay locked to “candidate” until measurements and system photos agree. Final spring matching requires supplier or qualified-review confirmation.
Spring measure kit
Rigid ruler, marking card, and photo checklist for a clean 20-coil reading.
Build my list →Matched winding bars
Correct solid-steel bar diameter and length must match the winding cone and approved procedure.
Check compatibility →Replacement spring
Wire size, inside diameter, length, wind, cycle target, door weight, drum, and track must be confirmed.
Start spring check →Live payment and fulfillment will activate after the merchant’s Stripe and supplier catalog are connected. The current tool builds and exports the verified cart without pretending to take payment.
FAQs
Before you start
Can a photo alone identify my spring?
No. A photo identifies the system and visible markings. A direct ruler measurement across 20 coils, inside diameter, length, wind, and door configuration are needed before a replacement candidate can be reviewed.
Can I use a credit card or coin for scale?
It can provide a secondary camera reference when placed in the same plane, but perspective can distort the result. Final matching requires a ruler or spring gauge reading.
Are paid videos public or on YouTube?
No. Private videos will be hosted with protected playback. Customers receive an expiring Access ID for the project they purchased.
Does a green check mean the repair is guaranteed safe?
No. It means the requested evidence passed the app’s quality and completeness checks. It is not a safety guarantee, inspection, license, or substitute for a qualified professional.
What happens when I tap Project complete?
The protected guide locks after a short reopen window. Your measurements, receipt, final checklist, and completion evidence remain in the saved project record.
Garage-door springs, cables, drums, cones, and bottom brackets can release stored energy and cause death or serious injury. I Can Handyman’s public tool identifies and documents parts; it does not unlock high-tension installation instructions for unverified users. Stop if the door is unstable, off track, hanging, or the safe condition is uncertain.