Garage Door Spring Repair
Torsion and extension springs replaced same-day. Springs carry the entire weight of your door — when one breaks, the door stops working and stays that way until it's fixed properly.
- Same-Day ResponseBroken spring calls prioritized
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Spring Repair
Broken Spring? Don't Force the Door.
A torsion spring stores enough energy to lift a 200–400 lb door. That's what makes it useful and what makes it dangerous — a spring under load released incorrectly can cause serious injury. This is not a DIY repair, and no reputable technician will tell you otherwise.
Springs are rated in cycles. A standard 10,000-cycle spring lasts roughly 7–10 years of ordinary use, less if the garage is your main entrance. When one fails you'll usually hear a loud bang, and the door will either refuse to lift or feel impossibly heavy.
L&L carries common torsion and extension sizes on the truck, so most spring calls finish on the first visit across the five boroughs, Nassau and Suffolk.
- Signs of a Broken Spring
- Loud bang from the garage, often with nobody near the door
- Visible gap in the coiled spring above the door
- Door won't lift, or rises a few inches and stops
- Opener strains, hums, or immediately reverses
- Door feels extremely heavy when lifted by hand
- Door hangs crooked or the top section is bending
- Cables hanging slack or off the drums
- Door slams down instead of lowering under control
What We Do
What Spring Service Covers
Springs are a system — the fix has to account for door weight, cycle rating and both sides of the shaft.
Torsion Spring Replacement
Mounted on a shaft above the door. Replaced in matched pairs even when only one broke, because the second is the same age and will fail soon after.
Extension Spring Replacement
Run along the horizontal tracks on older and lighter doors. We replace them with safety cables installed through the coils to contain a future break.
Correct Cycle Rating
Springs are sized to the door's actual weight and wire gauge. An undersized spring fails early and drags the opener down with it.
High-Cycle Springs
Rated 25,000+ cycles for households using the door as a primary entrance, or for commercial doors. Higher cost, several times the lifespan.
Balance Adjustment
After replacement we set the tension so the door holds position at waist height — the test for correct balance.
Full Hardware Check
Cables, drums, bearings and center bracket are inspected during the same visit, since a spring failure often damages them.
Free Estimates
Spring Broken Right Now?
A door with a failed spring is stuck — and forcing it with the opener strips the gears. Call and we'll get a technician out.
(718) 721-2518Why Pairs
Always Replaced in Pairs
Springs on a double door wear at the same rate. When one goes, the other is typically within months of failing.
Replacing both costs slightly more today and saves a second service call — and a second day of a door you can't use.
Safety
Why This Isn't a DIY Job
Winding bars, correct cone seating and controlled tension are what keep spring work safe. Hardware-store kits and online videos skip all three.
Emergency rooms see garage door spring injuries every year. The cost of a professional replacement is a fraction of the alternative.
If the door is stuck: leave it. Don't pull the emergency release on a door with a broken spring unless you're prepared for its full weight.
FAQs
Common Questions
How much does garage door spring replacement cost?
Cost depends on spring type, wire gauge, door weight and whether you choose standard or high-cycle springs. We quote the full installed price before starting — no diagnosis-then-surprise pricing.
Can I replace just one spring?
Technically yes, practically no. Both springs are the same age with the same cycle count, so replacing one means the other fails shortly after and you pay for a second visit.
How long does a spring replacement take?
Most single and double door spring replacements take about an hour once the technician is on site, including balancing and testing.
How long do garage door springs last?
Standard springs are rated around 10,000 cycles — roughly 7–10 years of normal use. Heavy daily use cuts that down. High-cycle springs rated 25,000+ are available.
Can I still open the door manually with a broken spring?
Not safely. Without spring tension you're lifting the full weight of the door, which can be 300 lbs or more. Leave it and call.
Next Step
Get Your Spring Replaced Today
Same-day service on broken spring calls across NYC, Nassau and Suffolk. Free estimates.