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Garage Door Springs

Springs are a major part of your garage door, unlike other components, if a spring breaks you need to replace it to keep your garage door functioning and operating properly. 

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GARAGE DOOR SPRINGS FYI

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What to Know about Extension Springs


  • The common sizes today are different than common sizes of the past
  • Color coding is the consistent measure for extension springs (a 150lb red spring for a 7' door could have been manufactured in several different sizes)
  • If you are not sure what color your old spring was, use a bathroom scale to weigh the door while it is unsprung and disconnected from your door opener.
  • The weight listed for each spring is for a pair of springs (1 spring rated for 150lbs will only lift 75lbs
  • 7' doors require a 25" long spring that stretches up to 42" (67" total length when the door is closed)
  • 8' doors require a 27" spring that stretches up to 48" (75" total length when to door is closed)

When one spring breaks, the door will suddenly feel very heavy when you try to open it by hand, and an automatic garage door opener may no longer be able to lift the door at all. Garage door springs cannot be repaired. Maintenance involves the full replacement of both springs at the same time 

Garage Door Spring Repair FYI

Can I replace just one garage door spring?

Can I replace just one garage door spring?

Can I replace just one garage door spring?

 No. If your garage door was originally set up with only one torsion spring, then you are perfectly fine with having only one spring put back on the door. If your garage door has two springs pulling the door up, then definitely have both replaced. 

What causes garage door spring to break?

Can I replace just one garage door spring?

Can I replace just one garage door spring?

By far the biggest reason for garage door spring failure is simple wear and tear. Most springs are engineered and rated for about 10,000 cycles – one cycle being the garage door going up and coming back down to close 

Is my garage door spring broken?

Can I replace just one garage door spring?

Can a garage door work without springs?

It will just drop the door in place with a very sudden motion. Your garage door should have a red emergency rope hanging from the opening mechanism. If you pull on this and the door fails to open, your spring is most likely broken. If this happens, you might have only one spring broken in a two-spring system 

Can a garage door work without springs?

How much tension do you put on a garage door spring?

Can a garage door work without springs?

 These springs are essential for opening and closing your garage smoothly, especially if you have two. This means that you shouldn't use your garage door opener without any springs since residential openers don't typically have much horsepower 

What does a broken garage spring look like?

How much tension do you put on a garage door spring?

How much tension do you put on a garage door spring?

If your garage door's torsion spring is broken you will likely notice the following: Usually the automatic garage door opener will not open the door. When you disconnect the opener and raise the door manually, the door won't stay in the up position. You will see the split in the spring when viewing it. 

How much tension do you put on a garage door spring?

How much tension do you put on a garage door spring?

How much tension do you put on a garage door spring?

 A typical drum has a 4" diameter which means that each full wind (4 quarter turns) will give about 12.5 inches of lift height. Usually about 1 extra wind is added so the cable stays in tension. You should end up using about 7.5 to 8 turns for a 7' door and about 1 additional turn for an 8' door. 

How do I choose a garage door torsion spring?

Are torsion springs better than extension Springs?

Are torsion springs better than extension Springs?

Look at the end of the spring to determine the wind direction. ...


Measure the length, in inches, of ten or twenty coil of the spring that needs to be replaced. .


For torsion springs, measure the inside diameter to the 1/16” of an inch.


Measure the overall length of the spring to the nearest quarter inch. 

Are torsion springs better than extension Springs?

Are torsion springs better than extension Springs?

Are torsion springs better than extension Springs?

 Torsion springs tend to be stronger and more durable than extension springs. And though they are more expensive, they last longer, between 15,000 and 20,000 cycles as opposed to 10,000 cycles with extension springs. They also offer greater balance and show more control when moving, not jerking as the door moves 

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If your garage door needs repair, it’s not a good idea to try and do it yourself. Invest in the services of a professional, and you’ll be sure the job is done correctly.  Avoid the risk of accidents and injuries that can occur when someone untrained and unfamiliar with garage door repair attempts to tackle the problem on his own.  


Whether you need a repair or a whole new door, We are here for you. Our knowledgeable staff can help you determine exactly what’s needed. A Rated Gargage Doors serves the entire Treasure Coast, Indian River, Martin County and Brevard County.  We are licensed and insured to cover both the client’s property and ours, and we’re proud to work with our clientele and will match or beat any competitor’s written estimate. For more information, you can Call Us 772.237.0112 for Immediate Garage Door Repair  

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