Garage Door Spring Repair
Did you hear a loud bang? Door too heavy to lift? A broken spring is dangerous. We provide fast, safe, and affordable spring replacement in the Salt Lake Valley.
4 Signs Your Garage Spring is Broken
A Loud "Bang"
Springs hold massive tension. When they snap, it often sounds like a gunshot or a firecracker going off inside your garage.
Door is Extremely Heavy
If you pull the emergency release cord and cannot easily lift the door with one hand, your spring is no longer carrying the weight.
Opener Motor Strains
Your opener motor runs, hums, or strains, but the door only lifts a few inches before stopping and reversing.
A Visible Gap
Look at the large coil above your door. If you see a 1 to 2-inch gap in the metal coil, the spring has definitively snapped.
Safety Warning: Do Not DIY
Garage door springs are under extreme tension. Attempting to replace them without proper training and specialized winding bars can result in severe injury or property damage. Keep the door closed and call a professional.
We Fix All Spring Types
Not all garage doors are built the same. Our trucks are fully stocked to repair both major types of spring systems on the spot.
Torsion Springs
Mounted on a metal shaft directly above the garage door. These are the most common, safest, and longest-lasting springs (usually rated for 10,000+ cycles). If you have two, we always recommend replacing both at the same time to maintain perfect balance.
Extension Springs
Long springs that run parallel to the ceiling tracks on either side of the door. When these snap, they can fly across the garage if safety cables aren't installed properly. We can replace these or convert your system to a safer torsion setup.
Spring Repair FAQ & Pricing
We believe in transparent pricing and honest answers for our West Jordan and Salt Lake Valley customers.
How much does spring replacement cost?
The average cost for a professional spring replacement typically ranges between $200 and $500. This varies slightly depending on the size and weight of your door, whether it's an extension or torsion spring, and if you need one or two springs replaced. We provide free, upfront quotes over the phone.
Should I replace both springs if only one broke?
Yes. If your door has two springs and one breaks, the second spring has experienced the exact same amount of wear and tear (cycles). It is highly likely to break within a few weeks. Replacing both at the same time saves you from paying a second service fee and keeps your door perfectly balanced.
How long do new springs last?
Standard torsion springs are rated for about 10,000 cycles (one cycle is the door going up and coming back down). For an average family using the garage 4 times a day, high-quality springs will last roughly 7 to 10 years.
Can I just open the door with my opener?
No. Your automatic opener is designed to move the door, but the springs do the heavy lifting. If you try to force the automatic opener to lift a dead-weight door, you will likely strip the gears or burn out the motor, turning a simple spring repair into an expensive full system replacement.
Need Your Spring Fixed Today?
Don't leave your car trapped. Call us now for fast, same-day service across the Salt Lake Valley.
801-641-6850Serving West Jordan, Sandy, Draper & More