Broken Garage Door Spring Repair

Most spring replacements are completed in under an hour once we're on site. Including diagnosis and testing, expect about 60-90 minutes total.

Technically yes, but we don't recommend it. If one spring failed from normal wear, the other is just as worn and likely to fail soon. Replacing both at once saves you money on labor and prevents a second breakdown.

Torsion springs store enough energy to cause serious injury or death. They require specialized tools and knowledge to replace safely. Every year, DIYers are seriously hurt attempting garage door spring repairs. This is one job that's truly not safe for homeowners.

Regular lubrication (2-3 times per year) reduces friction and slows rust. Keeping the door balanced reduces strain. But even well-maintained springs eventually wear out—that's why we offer the FOREVER Spring™ System with lifetime warranty.

It's our lifetime-warrantied spring system. You'll never have to buy another garage door spring again. It's designed to be the last spring your garage door will ever need.

Yes. Springs rarely break at exactly the same time, but they do wear at the same rate. When one breaks, the other is usually close to failure. That's why we recommend replacing both.

Yes. If you try to operate the door with a broken spring, the opener has to lift the full weight of the door (150-400+ pounds). This strains the motor and gear assembly and can cause premature failure.

Cold weather makes metal brittle. Springs often break on the coldest days of winter, sometimes during the first operation of the morning when the metal is most stressed. St. Louis temperature swings are particularly hard on springs.