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Garage Door Spring Repair & Replacement
St. George, Utah

Heard a loud bang? Door won't open? A broken torsion or extension spring is the most common — and most dangerous — garage door failure. We carry all spring sizes and replace them safely, same day.

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Spring Diagnostic St. George, UT
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Know the Warning Signs

Signs Your Garage Door Spring Is Broken

Spring failure is rarely subtle. These are the most common indicators that a torsion or extension spring has failed or is close to failure.

Loud Bang or Snap

The most unmistakable sign. A torsion spring breaking under full tension sounds like a gunshot. If you heard this from your garage, your spring has failed.

Door Won't Open

The opener runs but the door doesn't move, or the door opens 4–6 inches then stops. The opener's safety mechanism has detected the imbalance and halted the door.

Door Is Extremely Heavy

When you disengage the opener and try to lift manually, the door feels like it weighs hundreds of pounds. Springs counterbalance the door — without them, you're feeling the full weight.

Visible Gap in the Spring

Look above the door. If you see a 2–4 inch gap in the torsion spring coils, that spring has separated and broken. It needs immediate replacement.

Door Appears Crooked

One side is higher than the other, or the door tilts when opening. This usually means one spring in a two-spring system has broken while the other remains intact.

Cables Hanging Loose

Snapped or slack cables alongside the door panels are often a secondary result of a broken spring. When the spring fails, cable tension is lost and the cables drop.

Torsion vs. Extension

Two Types of Garage Door Springs

Understanding which type of spring your door uses helps you know what to expect during a repair call.

Torsion Springs

Mounted horizontally on a steel rod above the door opening. Work by twisting (torquing) to store energy. Standard in most homes built after 1990. Safer, longer-lasting, and more precise than extension springs. Rated for 10,000–50,000 cycles depending on grade.

Extension Springs

Run along the horizontal tracks on either side of the door and stretch to create lifting tension. Common in older homes and garages with low headroom. Require safety cables threaded through them to prevent dangerous projectile failure.

Our Process

What Happens During a Spring Replacement

  • Technician measures the broken spring: wire size, inside diameter, and length to source the correct replacement
  • Existing spring is safely unwound and removed — this requires specialized tools and training
  • New spring(s) installed on the torsion bar or extension tracks
  • Spring tension wound to manufacturer specification for your door's weight
  • Door balance tested manually and with the opener
  • Cable tension, roller alignment, and limit settings verified
  • Full cycle test completed before we pack up

Never DIY a Spring Replacement

Torsion springs store hundreds of foot-pounds of energy. A spring that slips during winding can cause severe lacerations, broken bones, and fatal injuries. This is a repair that must be performed by a trained technician with proper tools — full stop.

Common Questions

Spring Repair FAQ — St. George, Utah

The questions homeowners ask most before scheduling a spring replacement.

How do I know if my garage door spring is broken?
The most common sign is a loud bang — the sound of a torsion spring snapping. Other signs include a door that won't open or only opens a few inches, a door that feels extremely heavy manually, the opener running but the door not moving, a visible gap in the spring coils, or a door that is crooked or uneven.
Is it safe to use my garage door with a broken spring?
No. A broken spring means the door is no longer properly counterbalanced. Without the spring's tension, the door can weigh 200 to 400 pounds and fall rapidly. Do not attempt to operate the door manually or with the opener until the spring has been replaced by a licensed technician.
What is the difference between torsion springs and extension springs?
Torsion springs are mounted horizontally above the door opening on a metal rod and work by twisting to store energy. Extension springs run along the horizontal tracks on each side of the door and stretch to create tension. Torsion springs are more common in modern homes, last longer, and are generally safer. Extension springs are typically found in older homes or garages with low headroom.
How long does a spring replacement take?
A standard single torsion spring replacement takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. Double torsion spring replacement typically takes 1.5 to 2 hours. Extension spring replacement is faster at 45 to 90 minutes. Our trucks carry the most common spring sizes so most replacements are completed without ordering parts.
Should I replace both springs at the same time?
Yes, and we strongly recommend it. If your door uses two torsion springs or a pair of extension springs and one has broken, the other is likely near the end of its lifespan. Replacing both at the same time saves a second service call, ensures balanced operation, and is typically more cost-effective.
How long do garage door springs last in St. George's climate?
Standard springs are rated for approximately 10,000 cycles. At two cycles per day, that is roughly 13 to 14 years. St. George's temperature extremes — hot summers above 105°F and cold winter nights — can accelerate metal fatigue. High-cycle springs rated for 25,000 or 50,000 cycles are available for homes with heavy use.

Spring Broken?
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Same-day torsion and extension spring replacement throughout St. George and Washington County. Licensed technicians. Stocked trucks. Upfront pricing.

(435) 269-9418

1–2 hour repair · All spring sizes in stock · 1-year parts warranty