A spring replacement is the right fix when
- The door sections are in good condition
- The door ran smoothly until the spring broke
- Cables, drums and track are sound or need only minor parts
- You want to keep your current door and opener
Torsion & Extension Springs
Garage Door Spring Repair & Replacement
If your garage door suddenly feels very heavy, lifts a few inches and stops, or you heard a loud bang from the garage, a spring has probably broken. Garage Door Pro replaces torsion and extension springs, balances the door and checks the cables and opener the failure may have affected. Keep the door closed and call; same-day service is available when the schedule allows.
- Licensed & Insured
- Springs Carried on the Truck
- Same-Day Service Available
What spring services do you offer?
Spring work covers more than swapping out a broken coil. Our spring services include:
- Broken spring replacement
- Torsion spring replacement
- Extension spring replacement
- Spring adjustment and door balancing
- High-cycle spring upgrades
- Preventive spring inspection
- Residential and commercial spring service
Springs are also checked during garage door maintenance, which can catch a worn spring before it breaks.
What is the difference between torsion and extension springs?
Torsion springs sit on a steel shaft above the door and lift it by twisting. They are standard on most newer and heavier doors and give smoother, more controlled travel.
Extension springs run alongside the horizontal tracks and stretch as the door closes. They are more common on older or lighter doors and need safety cables threaded through them, so a spring that breaks cannot whip across the garage. We service both types.
Why should spring replacement be left to a technician?
A wound spring stores a large amount of energy. Letting it down safely takes proper winding bars, a controlled technique and a replacement that matches the door; a spring with the wrong wire size or length leaves the door out of balance and wears out the opener.
This is the one garage door repair we ask homeowners never to attempt themselves.
What is a high-cycle spring upgrade?
Every spring is built for a limited number of open-and-close cycles. A high-cycle spring is designed to last for more of them, which can make sense for a door that runs many times a day or one that has already been through several spring replacements.
We can explain whether an upgrade suits the way you use your door.
How do you know a garage door spring is broken?
Spring failures are usually obvious once you know what to look and listen for.
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A sudden bang from the garage
A torsion spring giving way can sound like a gunshot, even when nobody is using the door.
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The door is very heavy by hand
Without the springs to counterbalance it, you are lifting the full weight of the door.
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The door rises a few inches and stops
The opener senses an unsafe load and quits. That is a safety feature doing its job, not a failed motor.
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A gap in the coil
Look at the spring above the door: a visible split in the coil confirms it has broken.
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Uneven or jerky travel
One side lifting ahead of the other can mean a weak spring or a cable that has slipped.
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Slack extension springs
On doors with side-mounted springs, a spring that no longer pulls tight needs attention.
Repair the spring or replace the door?
In most cases a broken spring is a repair, not a reason to buy a new door.
A new door may be the better investment when
- Sections are rusted through, cracked or rotting
- The track or frame has shifted or been badly damaged
- The door keeps going through springs and cables
- You were already planning to upgrade the door
If your door is at the end of its life, we will tell you before you spend money on new springs. See garage door installation.
How does a garage door spring replacement work?
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Measure the old spring and the door
Wire size, inside diameter, length and the weight of the door decide which spring fits.
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Secure the door and release tension
The door is locked in place and any remaining tension is let down under control before parts come off.
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Fit the new springs
On a two-spring door we normally replace both, since they have worn at the same rate.
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Inspect cables, drums and bearings
A spring failure often affects the cables, so anything damaged is re-seated or replaced.
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Balance the door and test the opener
A balanced door stays put when stopped halfway. Then we run the opener and check the safety reversal.
What affects the cost of spring repair?
Spring jobs are priced once we have confirmed what your door needs. The main factors are:
Torsion or extension system
The two systems use different parts and a different installation method.
Number of springs
Some doors run on a single spring, others on two or more.
Spring size and type
The spring has to match the weight of the door, and standard and high-cycle springs differ.
Related parts
Cables, drums, bearings or rollers damaged when the spring broke add to the job.
Door size and weight
Larger, insulated or heavier doors need heavier springs.
You will know the full spring price, parts and labor, before the old spring comes off.
Why Garage Door Pro
Why homeowners and businesses call Garage Door Pro
Warranty protection
Warranty coverage varies by service and product. Manufacturer warranties apply where applicable, and a labor warranty is provided based on the specific service performed.
Brands we work with
- Windsor
- Unique
- Genie
- Marantec
- LiftMaster
- Clopay
- Amarr (Entrematic)
- Sommer
- Wayne Dalton
- Stanley
- Raynor
- Chamberlain
- Craftsman
- Linear
Licensed & insured, easy to reach
- Sun – Thu 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Fri – Sat 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Garage Door Spring Repair FAQ
What are the signs that my garage door springs need replacement?
Common signs include a heavy garage door, loud snapping noises, uneven movement, slow opening, or the door not opening at all. Broken garage door springs should be replaced by trained technicians because the tension can be dangerous without proper tools and experience.
Can I still open my garage door with a broken spring?
It is not safe to. With a broken spring nothing is holding up the weight of the door, so lifting it by hand risks injury, and running the opener can strain the motor, bend the track or snap a cable. Keep the door closed and call.
Should both springs be replaced at the same time?
On a door with two springs, in most cases yes. They went in together and have done the same work, so the remaining spring is usually close to the end of its life as well. Replacing both keeps the door evenly balanced.
Why do garage door springs break?
Springs wear out from metal fatigue, because every open and close flexes the steel. Rust, a door that has been running out of balance and springs that were the wrong size for the door all shorten their life.
Do you replace springs on commercial doors?
Yes. Spring service is available for residential and commercial doors. Larger commercial doors are covered on our commercial garage doors page.
Heard a bang, or the door won't lift?
Leave the door closed and call us. We will confirm what broke, quote the spring replacement and get the door balanced again.