Garage Door Spring Repair — Torsion & Extension

We don't recommend it. A broken spring means the door is unbalanced and can slam shut or fall. Use the manual release only in an emergency; avoid lifting by hand. Call for professional spring repair.

Normal wear (cycle life), rust, poor lubrication, and extreme temperatures. Most residential springs are rated for about 10,000 cycles. Once one goes, the other may be close behind.

No. Running the opener when a spring is broken can damage the motor and gear. Stop using it until a trained technician has repaired or replaced the spring.

Torsion springs sit in a bar above the door (horizontal); you may see a gap or unwound coil if one breaks. Extension springs run along the horizontal tracks on both sides. We can identify the type during inspection.

Yes. We offer same-day garage door spring repair in the Milwaukee area when scheduling allows. Call to get on the schedule.

Springs store a lot of energy. Mishandling can cause serious injury or property damage. Correct size and winding are critical. Our technicians have the tools and training to do it safely.

Typically 10,000+ cycles (open + close). Depending on use, that can mean several years. We can replace both springs at once to reduce the chance of another failure soon.

Inspection, correct spring sizing, replacement, balance test, and a check of tracks, rollers, and hardware so everything works together.