Torsion Springs

Broken Garage Door Spring?

Garage Door Torsion Spring Repair

San Diego County, CA

Your torsion springs or side extension springs are among the most important features of your garage door system. Without them, your door could not open or close.

When your garage door is not opening properly, the first suspected culprit is often your garage door’s torsion spring.

When it comes to spring repair in the San Diego area, the company you can rely on is family-owned Easy Open Door. While we repair and replace both torsion and extension springs, most modern doors have a torsion system.

Broken Spring Replacement From Easy Open Door

If your door is not working as it should and you suspect a broken spring, call Easy Open Door for torsion spring replacement in or around San Diego. Our highly trained garage door technicians will assess your situation and determine if you need a new torsion spring. If so, we have plenty of brand-new springs that we can use to get your door back into top shape. 

Typically, we replace both torsion springs if your door has two to make sure you are unlikely to have a problem in the near future. Good torsion springs usually last about 10,000 to 20,000 cycles — a cycle being one opening and closing of the door. Brand-new replacement springs should last you around 8 to 12 years depending on how frequently you go in and out of your garage.

We also recommend you schedule annual garage door maintenance with us to make sure your door is working optimally. During regular maintenance, we identify worn-out parts and replace them before they break and cause problems. After a torsion spring repair or replacement, our maintenance services also help your garage door system last its full lifespan.

Does Your Garage Door Have Torsion Springs?

Torsion springs are typically above the garage door opening on the metal shaft. Standard torsion springs have a lifespan of around 7 to 10 years or 10,000 cycles, while high-cycle springs can go for around 20,000 cycles.

Torsion springs open and close the door using torque, or how the springs rotate when using force. When the springs twist, their rotation equally distributes force along the shaft and allows the door to operate.

The number of torsion springs your door uses will depend on its size and weight. If your door is on the lighter side, one to two springs are needed. A bigger, heavier garage door may have up to four springs to ensure it works reliably.

Torsion vs. Extension Springs

Extension springs are generally on the sides of garage doors and follow horizontal tracks. When extension springs are under load, they stretch and become tense. This tension is the force used to keep doors open, as it creates a counterbalance to support the door panels when the springs are extended. 

The type of spring your door needs depends on the type of door you have, the door’s size and weight, and the amount of space the garage has overhead. Cost and safety may also influence your decision about which spring to use.

Torsion springs don’t have exposed parts, which helps them last longer and provides smoother opening and closing action for your door. These springs tend to cost more, but they are safer due to their relative simplicity and lack of external components. You can also save money over time since torsion springs tend to last longer and require less maintenance.

Extension springs are more cost-effective, but they may not have as long a lifespan as torsion springs. Extension springs also have more parts to them to ensure safety measures. It’s possible to convert your door from extension to torsion springs. We can check your current hardware to see if you need a system replacement before switching from extension to torsion springs or if we can complete a more simple upgrade.

Rely on Easy Open Door to assess and take care of all your garage door and broken garage door spring repairs. If you think your door or its components need service or replacement, reach out for a quote.

How Do You Know If You Need a Garage Door Spring Replacement?

Your door’s torsion system may be damaged if you notice warning signs like these:

  • A loud snapping sound coming from your garage
  • Slow opening and closing
  • Unsmooth operation
  • Unbalanced, angled rising and lowering
  • Snapped cables
  • Squeaking or grinding noises
  • Gaps in the spring’s coils

There may also be an issue with your garage door springs if it doesn’t open or close at all. If your door begins to open and then slams back down, that also indicates a spring issue.

Your garage door torsion springs are responsible for lifting a door that probably weighs hundreds of pounds. When a spring breaks on your garage door, it puts extra stress on the opener and can cause additional damage to other parts of the door. Trying to replace a broken garage door spring by yourself can be very dangerous and cause injury, so if you do suspect your spring is broken, you should call our garage door technicians, who have experience in safe garage door torsion spring repair. 

Do not ignore these warning signs, even if your garage door is still functioning. While your door may still open and close with one good spring, it’s extremely unsafe to rely on that one spring. If it broke, your door could come down suddenly and cause serious damage or injury. Putting off a repair for your garage door spring system could also lead to a more expensive replacement down the line. Save yourself the money and hassle in the future — reach out to our technicians to take a look at your door.

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I am a real estate broker with Caldwell Banker and always need a garage door person. I have used, Easy Open Door for many years. They are very considerate, trustworthy, detailed in communicating with you, they know their stuff, and do a wonderful job whether it is a new garage door install or a repair. I highly, highly recommend them.

 


 

Why Choose Us for Your Garage Door’s Torsion Spring Replacement?

Easy Open Door is located in Lakeside, California, and has been providing quality garage door services for homeowners in neighboring communities like El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee and surrounding cities throughout the greater San Diego area for  over 40 years. We have the parts, tools and expertise to make sure you can rely on your garage door day after day, year after year. To learn more about our services, contact us today.

Contact Our Broken Spring Specialists Today

Whether your torsion springs are broken, you want to upgrade your spring system or something else is wrong with your garage door, we’re here for you. To get your garage door working reliably again, request an estimate for a door replacement or request service for your springs and other door components.

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