Garage Door Spring Repair Done Right — Same Day, Lifetime Warranty
When a garage door spring snaps, your door becomes a 200-pound problem stuck in your driveway. Eastwood replaces broken torsion and extension springs same-day, with a lifetime warranty on the springs we install — because we use the heavy-duty hardware most companies up-charge you for.
Signs your garage door springs need replacing
- Loud bang from the garage — almost always a torsion spring snapping. The door will refuse to open from the wall switch.
- Door opens then slams shut — broken extension spring or stretched cables. Stop using the door until a tech inspects it.
- Door is heavier than it should be — pull the emergency release, lift the door manually. If it weighs more than ~10 lb at the bottom, the springs are losing tension.
- Visible gap in the spring coil — the cleanest tell. Snap a photo and text it to us before we roll a truck.
- Door opens crooked — one extension spring failed, or one torsion spring is weaker than the other.
- Cables look frayed or are unwound — when a spring fails, the cables typically take the impact too. Both should be inspected.
Torsion vs. extension springs — what\’s on your door?
Most modern residential doors use torsion springs, mounted on a steel shaft above the door. They wind and unwind to lift the door\’s weight. Older doors and lighter doors use extension springs, mounted along the horizontal track on each side, that stretch to lift the door.
Torsion springs are safer, last longer (15,000–30,000 cycles vs. 10,000), and balance the door more smoothly. If your door has extension springs and it\’s time for a replacement, our techs can convert most setups to torsion for not much more money — it\’s the upgrade most homeowners thank us for later.
Why DIY spring replacement is dangerous
A torsion spring stores enough energy to break a wrist, knock out a tooth, or worse. Every year, ER\’s see thousands of injuries from homeowners attempting spring swaps with the wrong tools. The winding bars need to be exact diameter, the cones have to be torqued in proper sequence, and the cables have to seat into drums correctly under tension. Get any step wrong and the spring whips violently.
Our techs replace 30+ springs a week. We carry the calibrated winding bars, the right cone diameters, and replacement cables on every truck. We\’re done in under 90 minutes — typically including a balance check and roller lubrication.
What spring repair costs in 2026
Most spring jobs land between $150-350. The variables:
- Spring type: heavy-duty torsion ($180–$300), standard torsion ($150–$250), extension pair ($120–$200).
- Single vs. dual spring system: dual is best practice. A two-spring door with one snapped means both should be replaced — the second one is right behind it.
- Cable replacement: when a spring fails, cables almost always need replacing too. Add $30–$60.
- Service call: Eastwood\’s call-out fee is waived if you book the repair. Free estimates, always.
We don\’t quote over the phone for spring jobs without seeing the door — door weight, spring length, wire gauge all matter. Call (833) 327-8963 and a tech will be there same-day with the right springs in the truck.
Eastwood\’s lifetime spring warranty
Most companies install commodity 10,000-cycle springs and slap a 1-year warranty on them. We use 25,000-cycle hardened oil-tempered springs as our standard — and we warranty them for as long as you own the home. Spring breaks, we replace it free. No fine print, no service-call fee, no labor charge. We can afford this because the springs we use rarely fail in the first place.
Emergency spring repair — how fast?
You can drive into a garage with a broken spring, but you can\’t drive out — the door won\’t lift. That\’s why we treat spring jobs as same-day emergencies and dispatch within 60 minutes when we can. Call (833) 327-8963 and tell our dispatcher “spring is broken.” We\’ll be in your driveway with the parts before you finish your coffee.
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before booking a service.
How long does a spring replacement take?
Most jobs are done in 60–90 minutes, including balance check and lubrication. Same-day service every time.
Should I replace one spring or both?
Both. If you have a dual-spring system and one snapped, the other is on borrowed time. Replacing both at once costs less than two separate visits and gives you matching life expectancy.
Will my homeowner's insurance cover spring repair?
Usually no — springs are wear items, like tires. We do offer financing on larger jobs.
How long do garage door springs last?
Standard springs last 10,000 cycles (about 7 years for a typical family). Our heavy-duty 25,000-cycle springs last 14–20 years.
Do you stock springs for older or unusual doors?
Yes. Our trucks carry the 12 most common spring sizes; if your door needs something exotic, we'll have it within 24 hours.
Can a spring be repaired or do you have to replace it?
Springs cannot be repaired — once they snap or lose tension, they need to be replaced. Don't trust anyone who tells you otherwise.