Garage Door Spring Repair & Replacement

Standard springs are rated for about 10,000 cycles. One open and one close is a cycle, so that is roughly 7 to 10 years for most homes. High-cycle springs last much longer and are worth it if you use the door many times a day. Extension springs on the sides of the door are rated about the same, roughly 10,000 cycles, and we always replace them with safety cables run through them.

Torsion springs sit on a bar above the door and twist to lift it. Extension springs run along the side tracks and stretch. Torsion springs are smoother, safer and usually last longer. We replace both kinds.

Cold makes the steel stiffer and more brittle, so a spring that is already worn often snaps on a cold morning. A tune-up before winter catches tired springs early.

Spring size depends on the wire thickness, the inside diameter, the length and the wind direction, all matched to the weight and height of your door. A wrong spring leaves the door unbalanced and wears out the opener. Measuring and changing springs under tension is dangerous, so let us do it. Our trucks carry the most common sizes.

No. A broken spring is always replaced, never welded or patched. We put in a new spring matched to your door’s weight, and on doors with two springs we usually replace both so they wear evenly.

A balanced door should feel light, almost like it floats when you lift it by hand. If it suddenly feels heavy, a spring is most likely broken or worn out. Don’t keep lifting it or running the opener, because that strains the opener and your back. Call us and we will replace the spring and balance the door.

We don’t recommend it. Without the spring, the full weight of the door falls on you or the opener, and it can drop suddenly. If your car is trapped, call us. We usually arrive the same day.

Yes, on doors with two springs. They wear at the same rate, so the second one usually breaks within months. Replacing both keeps the door balanced and saves a second visit.

About 45 to 90 minutes for most homes, including the balance test and tune-up.

Torsion springs are wound under very high tension. Without winding bars and training, a slip can cause serious injury. This is a job for a trained technician.

Usually age: every spring has a set number of cycles. Rust and cold Ohio winters shorten that life. Regular lubrication during a tune-up helps.

You always hear the price and approve it before we start any work. Want it in writing? Just ask, and we’ll send it to your phone or email. To see what affects the price, read our garage door repair cost guide.

We are an authorized dealer for Clopay, Amarr (Amarr by Andersen) and Wayne Dalton garage doors, and for Genie, LiftMaster and Chamberlain openers. We also repair Craftsman openers and service C.H.I. doors and most other brands.

Yes. We accept all types of payment, including Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express. Financing is available through Wisetack for new doors, openers and larger repairs, and we work with all insurance companies. Checking if you qualify is a soft credit check, so it won’t affect your credit score. You get a decision in seconds. All financing is subject to credit approval. If a car or a storm damaged your door, we can give you a written estimate and photos for your claim.