New torsion springs sized to your door weight, installed with fresh hardware checks and a full balance test.
Torsion springs are the heart of most modern garage doors. Mounted on a shaft above the door, they twist to counterbalance the weight so that an opener, or your own hands, can lift hundreds of pounds with ease. They wear with every cycle, and one day they break, usually with a loud bang. Homeowners in Nashville call us when the door will not lift and the opener only hums.
We measure the door weight and the existing spring wire size, length and inside diameter, then choose springs that match. We replace springs in pairs when two are present, since the second one is usually close to failing as well. While the shaft is exposed we inspect the cables, drums, bearings and center bracket, lubricate the moving parts and set the tension carefully. Then we test balance, travel and the opener before we leave.
Springs must match door weight, height and track type. Wrong springs make the door heavy, fast or unsafe.
When two springs are installed, they wear at nearly the same rate, so replacing both avoids a second call soon after.
A broken spring often means worn cables, drums or bearings. We inspect them while the shaft is accessible.
Torsion springs hold dangerous stored energy. We use proper winding bars and procedures and we do not recommend doing this yourself.
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BeforeAfterWire size and length chosen for your door.
Both springs replaced for even wear.
Related parts inspected.
Moving parts lubricated.
Door stays where you leave it.
Travel and force reviewed.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Topic guideGarage Door Spring TypesTorsion, extension, enclosed torsion and high-cycle springs compared for life, smoothness and safety.Learn more 
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You tell us what you want or what the door is doing, and we set an estimate visit that fits your day.
We measure the opening and the headroom, side room and back room, check the framing and note options for the door, tracks and opener.
You get a plain written scope with the door model, insulation, hardware, opener and schedule, and you approve it before anything is ordered.
The door and parts are ordered or built to your size, and we confirm the install day once they arrive.
We remove the old door, set the tracks, hang the door, balance the springs, mount the opener and test every safety feature.
We clean up, haul away the old door if you asked, walk you through the finished work and explain how to care for it.
They are rated in cycles, and a standard spring is often rated for around ten thousand. A cycle is one open and one close.
When two are installed, we recommend both, because the second is usually close behind.
Springs wear with every cycle. Rust, lack of lubrication and heavy use shorten their life.
We recommend against it. Springs can cause serious injury during winding.
A properly sized spring makes the door light and smooth again.
High-Cycle Spring UpgradeLonger-life springs for busy households and commercial doors that open many times a day.Explore 
Garage Door Cable Repair and ReplacementReplace frayed, snapped or slipped lift cables safely, with drums, pulleys and balance checked.Explore 
Garage Door Balance and AdjustmentSet spring tension and travel so the door stays where you leave it and the opener is not…Explore 
Broken Garage Door Emergency RepairFast help when a door is stuck open, a spring snaps or a vehicle hits it, with the…Explore Tell us about your project and we will call you back to set up a visit.
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