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Garage Door Torsion Spring Replacement & Repair
If you heard a loud bang from the garage and now the door won't open, you almost certainly have a broken spring. Garage door springs do all the heavy lifting: they counterbalance the full weight of the door so a 300-pound door feels light enough for your opener, or your arm, to lift. When a spring breaks, the door becomes dangerously heavy and should not be operated. Garage Tec provides expert garage door spring repair and replacement, with correctly sized springs, safe professional installation, and same-day service available.
Broken Garage Door Spring? Don't Use the Door
When a spring breaks: spring issues account for about 30% of garage door malfunctions, so treat it as a safety problem, not routine garage door repair.
- Don't press the opener button. The automatic garage door opener should be disconnected before replacing the spring, and forcing it to lift an unbalanced door can strip gears and burn out motors.
- Don't lift the door by hand. Without the spring's counterbalance, the door's full weight is on you, and it can slam down.
- Don't try to replace the spring yourself. Garage door springs are wound under extreme tension and cause thousands of serious injuries every year. This is one repair that belongs to professionals with the right winding bars and training.
- Call (888) 217-2664. We stock springs on our trucks and complete most spring replacements in a single visit.
Garage Door Torsion Spring Repair & Garage Door Spring Replacement
Torsion springs are the tightly wound springs mounted on a steel shaft above the door opening. In garage door torsion springs, the torsion assembly stores and releases force to help lift the full door system as the cables wrap and unwrap on the drums. Torsion springs are the standard on modern doors because they lift smoothly, last longer, and are safer than older extension systems.
Our torsion spring service includes:
Broken torsion spring replacement
We replace a broken spring with a new spring precisely matched to the old spring for length, inside diameter, wire size, winding direction, and the door's weight for safe operation. Correct sizing is everything: an undersized or oversized spring makes the door heavy, strains the opener, and wears out fast. Our technicians measure spring length and use a tape measure to confirm the inside diameter before ordering or installing replacement springs.
Replacing springs in pairs
On doors with two springs, when one breaks, the other spring has usually seen the same wear and should be replaced at the same time. Replacing both at once saves you a second service call and keeps the door balanced.
High-cycle torsion springs
Standard springs are rated for about 10,000 cycles, roughly 8–15 years of average use. If you open your door many times a day, we can install high-cycle springs rated for 25,000 to 100,000 cycles.
Torsion conversion
We convert older extension spring systems to safer, smoother torsion systems.
Cable, drum, and bearing service
Spring work is the right time to inspect and replace worn lift cables, cable drums, and center and end bearings.
Balance and safety testing
Every spring job ends with the door balanced, the opener force tested, and the safety sensors verified. We also set proper spring tension and wind the new spring to the number of turns required for the door height.
Extension Spring Repair & Replacement
Extension springs are the long springs mounted along the horizontal tracks on each side of the door. They stretch as the door closes and contract to help lift it. Found mostly on older and lighter doors, extension springs must always be paired with safety cables, which keep a broken spring from whipping across the garage. We replace extension springs in matched pairs, install safety cables, and can convert extension systems to torsion when you're ready to upgrade.
Signs Your Garage Door Springs Need Repair or Replacement
A loud bang came from the garage (the classic sign of a snapped torsion spring)
A visible gap in the torsion spring above the door
The door won't open, or the opener strains and gives up
The door feels extremely heavy when lifted manually
The door opens a few inches and stops
The door slams shut or falls faster than it should
The door is crooked or lifts unevenly (often one broken spring on a two-spring door)
Stretched-out coils, rust, or squealing from the springs
The door won't stay open halfway (a properly balanced door should hold its position)
Why Springs Break
Springs are wear items: every open and close is one cycle, and every spring has a rated cycle life. Most residential springs are rated around 10,000 cycles, which works out to about 7–15 years depending on spring type and use. Rust, cold weather, lack of lubrication, and incorrect sizing all shorten spring life. Apply garage door lubricant to the springs every six months to reduce rust and noise and help extend their life expectancy. When a spring reaches the end of its cycles, it snaps, usually while the door is closed, and often with a bang loud enough to hear from inside the house.
Why Spring Replacement Is Not a DIY Job
We say this on every page it applies to, and it applies most here. Torsion springs store enormous energy: winding and unwinding them requires proper winding bars, correct technique, and experience. Those bars are 1/2-inch diameter steel rods about 18 inches long, and keeping a firm grip matters throughout the adjustment. Mistakes cause broken hands, facial injuries, and worse. Garage door torsion springs are under significant tension and can cause serious injury if you carefully release that tension without the right tools and technique. Extension springs under load are just as unforgiving. Professional spring replacement is fast and affordable, and our technicians do it safely every day with the door properly secured and the correct replacement springs on the truck. For that work, garage door technicians use locking pliers to hold the torsion tube, work from a sturdy ladder, and wear safety glasses and heavy-duty work gloves, which is why most property owners are better off getting professional help.
Residential and Commercial Spring Service
Residential garage door springs
Torsion and extension springs for sectional doors of every brand, size, and weight, including heavy wood and custom doors.
Commercial garage door springs
High-cycle torsion springs for commercial sectional doors and barrel spring service for rolling steel doors, sized for the demands of daily commercial use.
Why Choose Garage Tec for Spring Repair
- Springs on the truck – Our vehicles carry a full range of spring sizes, so most replacements are done in one visit, often the same day you call.
- Correct sizing, every time – We measure your door's weight and dimensions and install springs matched to it, not the closest thing on hand.
- Quality springs – Properly rated springs, with high-cycle upgrades available.
- Complete service – Cables, drums, and bearings inspected and the door balanced and safety tested before we leave.
- Upfront pricing – A written quote you approve before the work begins. For garage door spring replacement, most jobs commonly range from $150 to $350 depending on the spring setup and overall job scope. Labor costs can vary by location and technician availability, and after-hours or emergency repair services may carry an additional fee.
Garage Door Spring FAQs
How much does garage door spring repair cost?
Spring replacement is one of the most common and affordable garage door repairs. The exact price depends on the spring type, size, and whether one or both springs are replaced. Typical torsion spring replacement usually falls around a few hundred dollars, while labor costs for spring replacement vary by location and technician availability, and emergency repair services may incur additional fees. We give you a firm quote before starting.
How long do garage door springs last?
Standard springs are rated for about 10,000 cycles, but lifespan varies by type: torsion springs usually last 8–15 years, while extension springs typically last 7–12 years with average use. High-cycle springs last several times longer.
Should I replace both springs if only one broke?
On a two-spring door, yes. Both springs have the same wear, and the surviving spring usually fails soon after. Replacing both keeps the door balanced and saves a second service call.
Can I open my garage door with a broken spring?
Don't. The door is far heavier than it appears and the opener isn't built to lift it. If you absolutely must move the door in an emergency, it takes two or more people, a sturdy ladder, and extreme caution, and the door should not be used again until repaired. This is not a safe situation for replacing garage door springs yourself or trying to secure the door in the open position.
What's the difference between torsion springs and extension springs?
Torsion springs mount on a shaft above the door and lift by unwinding. Extension springs mount along the side tracks and lift by contracting. Torsion systems are smoother, safer, and longer-lasting, and are standard on modern doors.
What does a broken torsion spring look like?
Look at the spring above the door. A broken torsion spring has a visible gap of an inch or two where the coils have separated. If multiple garage door parts are badly worn at the same time, a full replacement of the broader door system may make more sense than changing the spring alone.
Why is my garage door heavy to lift?
A properly balanced door should lift with modest effort and stay put halfway open. A heavy door means a broken or worn-out spring, and continuing to run the opener against it will damage the opener.
Are high-cycle springs worth it?
If your door opens more than five or six times a day, yes. High-cycle springs cost more up front but last several times longer, making them cheaper per year of service.
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A broken spring takes your garage door out of service, but it doesn't have to keep it that way for long. Garage Tec replaces garage door springs quickly, safely, and at an upfront price, with same-day service available. Call (888) 217-2664 now.