Spring replacement
Garage door spring replacement
A broken spring is the most common reason a garage door won’t open. Call by 11 am and we can usually replace it the same day, with a written price before we start.
Heard a loud bang from the garage?
That’s usually a spring. Don’t lift the door by hand or keep pressing the opener, and if the door is open, don’t pull the red release cord. The door can drop.
Signs
How to tell a spring is broken
The springs do the lifting, not the opener. They’re under the most tension when the door is closed, so that’s almost always when they break.
- The door opens a few inches, then stops
- There’s a 1 to 3 inch gap in the coil above the door
- The door feels very heavy, or the opener strains and cuts out
- The door opens very slowly or unevenly
What we do
Springs sized to your door, then a full check
- Replace both springs if your door has two, sized to the weight of your door
- Check the cables and usually replace them at the same time
- Inspect every part of the door and opener
- Make small repairs and adjustments if needed
- Lubricate the door and opener
- Run the door up and down several times to check our work
Spring life
How long will your springs last?
A standard torsion spring is rated around 10,000 cycles. One cycle is one open and one close. Move the slider to see what that means for your house.
Not sure? Most springs are as old as the door unless they’ve been replaced.
A standard spring at your pace lasts about
6.8 years
73% of its rated life used
Getting close. Worth a tune-up and a look at the springs.
Based on a 10,000-cycle torsion spring. One cycle is one open and one close. Heat, rust and an unbalanced door shorten it.
Two kinds of spring
Torsion or extension?
Reviews
Broken springs, fixed
We called at 10 AM when our car was stuck inside the garage due to a broken door. They arrived by 11:30 and had everything fixed within a few hours.
Joe is great! A couple years ago he came to fix our garage door and he was honest and didn’t try to sell us a new door. He simply repaired and tuned.
Within a couple hours, Jeff came to my house and quoted me a price… He advised my springs would have to be custom made but he could install it the next day.
FAQ
Spring questions
More questions? Call (949) 515-8363 or read all FAQs.
Is it safe to use my door with a broken spring?
No. With a broken spring the door is dead weight. Running it can damage the opener, pull the door off its tracks or hurt someone. Leave it closed if you can and call us.
How long do garage door springs last?
Our replacement springs typically last 7 to 12 years with normal use. A standard torsion spring is rated around 10,000 cycles, and one cycle is one open and close. Busy garages wear them out sooner. Longer-life, high-cycle springs are available.
If one spring broke, should I replace both?
We recommend it. Springs on the same door are the same age, so when one breaks the other is usually close behind. Replacing both at once saves you a second visit. We usually recommend new lift cables at the same time.
My two-car door has one spring. Should it have two?
We advise two springs on a two-car door. It balances the door better and the springs last longer.
Can I buy a spring and install it myself?
We don’t recommend it. A wound torsion spring holds enough force to cause serious injury if it slips. We don’t sell torsion springs to homeowners.
My door feels heavy. Do I need new springs?
Not always. The door may just be out of balance. On a tune-up we adjust the springs, tracks, hinges and opener. If the springs are rusty or over 10 years old, we may recommend replacing them.
Garage door stuck?
Call by 11 am and we can usually fix it the same day.
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