Broken springs are the most common garage door failure — and the most dangerous to handle yourself. We replace torsion and extension springs safely, usually the same day.
Torsion springs mount horizontally on a shaft above the closed door and store energy by twisting. Most garage doors installed in the last few decades use torsion springs, usually one or two depending on door weight. Extension springs run along the horizontal tracks on either side of the door and stretch to store energy — common on older or lighter doors.
Both types are rated for a set number of open/close cycles — typically around 10,000, which works out to roughly 7-12 years for an average household. Once a spring reaches the end of its cycle life, it doesn't wear out gradually; it snaps.
Why this isn't a DIY repair: A wound torsion spring stores enough force to cause serious injury if it releases suddenly. Setting spring tension requires specific winding bars and technique. This is the one garage door repair we'd tell you to leave to a professional even if you're generally handy.
We inspect the full spring system (not just the failed spring), check the cable and drum condition since they carry the same load, and replace springs in matched pairs when a door has two — mismatched springs cause uneven wear and premature failure on the newer one. After replacement, we balance the door and test it through a full cycle before we leave.
That's almost always a broken spring. Call now — we prioritize same-day spring replacements.
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