Broken Springs
Broken Garage Door Spring Repair & Replacement
Broken garage door springs are one of the most common garage door issues for homeowners in the South Jersey area. We know how frustrating it is when you need to be somewhere, and your car is stuck in the garage.
Get in touch with us 24/7 to schedule an appointment and get your garage door working smoothly.
Why Do Garage Door Springs Break?
Garage door springs can break for a variety of reasons.
- Springs can snap when exposed to extreme heat or freezing temperatures, as drastic temperature changes put them under significant stress.
- Over time, natural wear and tear – especially in older springs – can lead to failure.
- Excess moisture and lack of regular garage door lubrication can cause rust to develop, reducing the lifespan of the springs.
- Skipping routine maintenance may cause the door to become unbalanced, placing additional strain on the springs.
- If another part of the garage door system is damaged, the springs may be forced to work harder than they should.
- Springs that were improperly sized or incorrectly installed from the start typically wear out much faster.
Regardless of the reason your springs are malfunctioning, you should never try to fix or replace them yourself.
A garage door is the largest moving part of your home. It’s bulky and extremely heavy, making it very hard to handle. If parts are installed improperly, the door can suddenly slam down with dangerous force. Because replacing garage door springs requires specialized tools and experience, it’s safest to leave the job to trained professionals.
Torsion Springs vs. Extension Springs
Torsion springs are mounted above the garage door opening, fitted onto a metal shaft.
Extension spring systems are installed along the sides of the door opening.
Garage door springs are designed to last for a specific number of cycles (one cycle equals the door opening and closing once). We use top-quality, industry-leading springs to provide maximum durability, longer cycle life, and dependable performance.
When you schedule an appointment, our technicians arrive in trucks fully stocked with the necessary parts and tools, so we can address any garage door spring problem on the spot.
Torsion Springs
Extension Springs
How Much Does Garage Door Spring Repair Cost?
The most common question we get over the phone is, “Okay, so how much does it cost to replace garage door springs?” To give you an exact price quote, we would need to know the size of the door, weight, and type of garage door springs needed (torsion or extension).
Since we carry over 30 different types of springs to account for all the different types of garage doors, we recommend that a professionally trained technician takes the proper measurements before giving you an exact price quote.
Professional Garage Door Spring Replacement
We follow three industry best practices to make sure your new garage door springs function optimally:
Replacing Both Springs
When one spring breaks it’s safe to say the second spring’s life expectancy has just about expired. In order to save you from future inconvenience, unsafe garage door practices, and damaging your garage door opener, Precision will usually recommend replacing both garage door springs.
Using The Right Springs
Garage doors come in all weights and sizes, and each one requires a different spring. If you have the wrong spring, your door will never be properly balanced – this causes damage to your garage door system and puts unnecessary wear on your garage door opener. We make sure to install the right springs for your door’s weight and check our work by performing a balance test.
Safety Inspection
With every spring replacement, we make sure all the components of your garage door are in good working condition and meet safety standards. Since the hardware was probably installed at the same time as the springs, it’s possible there are worn mechanical parts on your door that are unsafe. We see spring failure as a symptom of a potentially larger problem, which is why we do a free safety inspection every time.
Let Precision Garage Door of South Jersey’s professionally trained technicians install your springs correctly so they function safely and smoothly.
All of our trucks are fully stocked with a variety of spring sizes so we can repair your garage door in one visit!
