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Arlington Garage Door Spring Replacement
It usually announces itself: one loud bang from the garage, then a door that will not move. If that just happened at your house, the car is probably trapped and the garage stays shut: a broken garage door spring. Garage Tec provides fast, safe garage door spring replacement across Arlington, with springs stocked on every truck and most repairs finished the same day.
Broken Spring? Here's What to Do Right Now
1. Don't run the opener
The motor was never built to lift the full weight of the door. Forcing it burns out the opener on top of the broken spring.
2. Don't lift the door by hand
A double door without spring assistance weighs 150 to 300+ pounds and can drop without warning.
3. Leave the springs alone
Wound springs store dangerous energy even when broken. This is not a DIY repair, full stop.
4. Call us
Call (682) 626-6914. Describe what you heard and whether the door is stuck, and we will dispatch with the right springs on board.
Springs are the most common repair we run in Arlington: trucks are stocked, and most broken springs are replaced the same day you call.
Spring Repair and Replacement in Arlington
Every spring job starts with identifying your system and ends with a balanced, safety-tested door:
Torsion spring replacement
The shaft-mounted springs above the door on most Arlington homes. Torsion springs are matched to your door's exact weight and height, wound to spec, and safety tested.
Extension spring replacement
The side-track springs on many older doors, always replaced with safety cables installed so a future break stays contained.
Replacing in pairs
On two-spring doors, when one breaks the second is close behind; replacing both in one visit keeps the door balanced and saves a second service call.
Cable, drum, and bearing service
A breaking spring often damages its neighbors. We inspect and replace frayed cables, worn drums, and dry bearings while everything is apart.
Balance testing
The silent spring killer, and the top cause of dead opener motors. Every job ends with a balance test, and every tune-up includes one.
Replacement Options
Not all springs are equal, and the right choice depends on how hard your door works:
Standard-cycle springs
Rated around 10,000 cycles: the economical choice for a typical household door used a few times a day.
High-cycle springs
25,000 to 50,000+ cycle ratings for busy households where the garage door is the front door: a real upgrade in lifespan for a modest difference in price.
Torsion conversions
Older extension-spring doors converted to a torsion system: smoother, safer, and longer-lived, worth it on doors you plan to keep.
Why Springs Break
Springs are rated in cycles (every open and close, roughly 10,000 on standard springs), and a busy Arlington household burns through cycles faster than most people guess. Add Texas heat swings that fatigue steel, garage humidity that invites rust, and the occasional wrong-sized spring from a previous cheap repair, and a break is a matter of when, not if. Most springs last 7 to 12 years; if yours are in that window and one just went, the other is living on borrowed time.
Signs Your Springs Are Failing
- A loud bang from the garage when nobody was out there
- A visible gap in the torsion spring above the door
- The door feels extremely heavy to lift by hand
- The door lifts a few inches and stops, or the opener strains and gives up
- The door slams down faster than it used to
- The door sits crooked or lifts unevenly
- Loose or dangling cables beside the tracks
- Squealing or popping sounds during operation
See any of these? Don't run the opener. It can burn out the motor on top of the spring problem. Call (682) 626-6914 and we'll take it from there.
Why Spring Replacement Is Never a DIY Job
We'll be blunt about this one. A wound torsion spring stores enough energy to lift hundreds of pounds, and it releases all of it instantly when handled wrong. Winding bars, the right tools, correct technique, and experience are non-negotiable, and the injuries from getting it wrong are the kind that change hands and faces permanently. Professional spring replacement is fast and one of the most affordable garage door repairs there is. Let it be ours.
Same-Day Spring Service in Arlington
Torsion and extension springs in the common sizes ride on every truck, so most Arlington spring calls, including emergency trapped-car calls, are finished in one same-day visit. We serve all of Arlington plus Grand Prairie, Mansfield, Kennedale, Pantego, Dalworthington Gardens, and the greater Fort Worth area, for homes and commercial doors alike.
Our Arlington office
Garage Tec Automatic Gates & Garage Door Repair
1229 Colorado Ln, Suite 203, Arlington, TX 76015
(682) 626-6914 · Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Why Arlington Chooses Garage Tec for Springs
- Correct sizing – Springs matched to your door's actual weight and height, not the closest thing on the shelf, so the door balances and the opener lasts.
- Springs on every truck – Same-day replacement is the norm, including emergency calls with a car trapped inside.
- Pairs and neighbors checked – Second springs, cables, drums, and bearings inspected in the same visit so you are not calling us back next month.
- Safety first – Trained technicians, proper winding tools, and a full balance and reversal test on every job.
- Upfront pricing – A written quote you approve before the work starts.
Arlington Garage Door Spring FAQs
How much does garage door spring replacement cost in Arlington?
It depends on the spring system, the door's weight, and whether one or both springs are replaced. Spring work sits among the more affordable major repairs, and you'll have an exact written quote before we start.
Can you replace my springs today?
Usually, yes. Common torsion and extension sizes are stocked on every truck. Call early in the day for the best odds of same-day completion.
One spring broke. Do I really need to replace both?
On two-spring doors, we recommend it: both springs have the same cycles on them, so the survivor usually fails soon after. Replacing the pair keeps the door balanced and saves you a second service call.
How long do garage door springs last?
Most standard springs are rated around 10,000 cycles, which works out to 7 to 12 years for a typical household. High-cycle springs can multiply that lifespan for a modest upgrade cost.
My door lifts a few inches and stops. Is that a spring?
Very likely. A broken or weak spring leaves the opener trying to lift weight it was never rated for, so it strains and quits. Stop running the opener and call.
Is it safe to open the door with a broken spring?
No. Without spring assistance the door is dead weight that can drop without warning. Leave it down, keep people and pets clear, and let us handle it.
Can I replace garage door springs myself?
Please no. Wound springs store dangerous energy and injure thousands of people a year. Professional replacement is fast, affordable, and safe.
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Get Your Door Moving Again
A broken spring shuts your whole garage down, but it does not have to shut your day down. Call Garage Tec at (682) 626-6914 for same-day garage door spring replacement anywhere in Arlington.