Spring Replacement

Yes, it is strongly recommended. If one spring broke, the other is likely near the end of its life as well. Replacing both ensures balanced operation and avoids a second service call in the near future.

Springs break due to normal wear and tear from thousands of opening and closing cycles. Rust, cold weather, and lack of maintenance can also shorten their lifespan.

The most obvious sign is the door not opening or feeling extremely heavy. You may also hear a loud bang from the garage, see a visible gap in the torsion spring, or notice the door opening unevenly.

Torsion springs mount above the door on a metal shaft and use torque to lift the door. Extension springs run along the horizontal tracks on each side. Torsion springs are more common in modern installations and generally last longer.

Standard torsion springs are rated for about 10,000 cycles, which typically lasts 7 to 10 years with normal use. High-cycle springs rated for 25,000 to 50,000 cycles are available and can last 15 to 20 years.

A professional can replace garage door springs in about 45 minutes to an hour, including balancing and testing the door.

Garage door springs are under extreme tension and can cause serious injury or death if handled incorrectly. Spring replacement should always be performed by a trained professional with the proper tools.