Garage Door Spring
Replacement
“Our garage door tension spring snapped right in the middle of a power outage... Price was exactly what he quoted. Honest service, fair work, and just a great experience overall.” — Dave R., Sammamish
The Most Common
Garage Door Repair
Springs are under constant tension and have a finite cycle life — roughly 10,000 cycles for a standard torsion spring. At four uses per day, that's about seven years. When one snaps, the door goes nowhere. Eastside Garage Door replaces torsion and extension springs same-day across the Eastside, with correctly spec'd components balanced to your door's actual weight.
We stock common spring sizes on the truck. Most calls are same-day. We also spec the correct cycle rating for how often you actually use the door — not the lowest-cost spring that technically fits.
Running an opener against a broken spring puts extreme stress on the motor, cables, and drums. What starts as a $279 spring repair can become a multi-component job. Stop using the door and call us at (425) 500-6708.
Spring down? We'll call you back fast.
Leave your number and we'll call back shortly to confirm availability. Most Eastside spring replacements are same-day.
How to Know It's the Spring
Springs fail suddenly or gradually. Here's what to look and listen for.
Disconnect the opener and try to lift the door manually. It should go up with minimal effort. If it's extremely heavy or won't move at all, the spring is broken or the tension is gone.
A snapping torsion spring under tension sounds like a gunshot inside the garage. If you heard a sharp bang and the door stopped working, that's almost always a spring failure.
Modern openers trip a force sensor when resistance is too high. If the door opens a few inches then reverses, a broken spring is the most common cause — not the opener.
A broken torsion spring will show a visible gap — usually 2–3 inches — somewhere along the coil above the door. If you can see it, the spring needs replacing today.
If one side rises faster than the other, one spring has likely failed in a two-spring system. The imbalance stresses cables and can pull the door off track if you keep running it.
Fatiguing springs — still working but near end of life — often squeak or groan as the door moves. Better to address this before the sudden failure than after.
Which Type Does Your Door Have?
Two main spring systems, different mechanics, different pricing. Here's how to tell them apart — and what matters when replacing them.
Mounted horizontally above the door on a metal shaft. Most modern residential doors have one (single car) or two (double car or heavy door). They wind and unwind as the door moves, storing and releasing tension through rotation. Higher cycle life than extension springs, more precise counterbalancing, and a safer failure mode — when they snap, they break at the shaft rather than flying outward.
We spec the correct wire diameter, inside diameter, and length for your door's exact weight. A mis-sized torsion spring wears faster and puts strain on the opener.
Mounted along both sides of the door, parallel to the horizontal tracks. They stretch and contract as the door moves. Common on older and lighter residential doors. More accessible for inspection — you can usually see their condition without tools. Because they snap outward when they fail, safety cables running through the spring are important and we check them on every job.
If your door currently uses extension springs and you're doing a full system overhaul, we can discuss converting to torsion — though most homeowners opt for a like-for-like replacement at lower cost.
Same-day. Correctly spec'd.
No upsell.
We match the spring's cycle rating to how often you actually use your door. A door used four times daily wears through a standard spring twice as fast as one used twice. We spec it correctly the first time.
If one spring breaks on a two-spring system and the other is within a few thousand cycles of end-of-life, replacing both now saves you a second service call in a few months. We give you the honest assessment on-site.
A spring replacement isn't complete without a balance test. We adjust tension until the door holds in place at the halfway point — the correct standard. Not every company does this step.
We stock common spring sizes on the truck. Most Eastside spring replacements happen the same day you call. For urgent situations — car stuck, door won't open — call us directly and we'll confirm availability immediately.
$279 single torsion. $379 double. $299 extension pair. Parts and labor included. We tell you the price before we start — and if anything non-standard comes up, we explain it first.
Torsion springs are under hundreds of pounds of tension. This is not a DIY repair. We carry full liability coverage and your home is protected. License # EASTSGD755KG.
Real Reviews from Eastside Homeowners
“At the time Jon mentioned that there may not be a lot of life left on our springs... He was indeed right, six months later one of the garage door springs broke. Jon was able to come out the same day, replace the spring quickly and charge us a very reasonable price.”
“Our garage door tension spring snapped right in the middle of a power outage... Price was exactly what he quoted. Honest service, fair work, and just a great experience overall.”
“Top notch service at an extremely fair price. Had to get my tension springs replaced... Jon was able to do the work the next day, first thing in the morning. He was very knowledgeable and provided some tips and maintenance guidance.”
Flat-Rate Spring
Replacement Pricing
No trip fees. No diagnostic charges on top of the repair. The price you see is what you pay for a standard residential door. If anything is non-standard — oversized door, specialty spring, heavier-than-typical construction — we tell you before starting.
High-cycle upgrades (25,000+ cycles) are available for an additional cost and make sense for doors used frequently or for homeowners who don't want to deal with another service call in a few years. We'll tell you honestly whether it's worth it for your situation.
View All PricingPrices are for standard residential doors. Oversized, commercial, or specialty doors may require higher-cycle springs or additional labor. We advise before starting. All spring replacements include a balance adjustment and safety inspection.
Spring Repair & Replacement FAQ
How long does a spring replacement take?
Most standard torsion spring replacements can be completed during a single service visit. The technician still needs time to install the correct spring, balance the door, and make sure the system is operating properly before leaving. “Jon arrived on time, explained everything that he was going to do and had the new springs installed within the hour.” — Helen S., Renton
Is $279 or $379 really the installed spring replacement price?
Yes. Our current spring replacement special is $279 for a qualifying single-spring replacement and $379 for a qualifying double-spring replacement. The spring, labor, and installation are included in the advertised price. See the full details, what is included, and the current terms on our garage door spring replacement promotion page . “Price was exactly what he quoted. Honest service, fair work, and just a great experience overall.” — Dave R., Sammamish
Should I replace both springs even if only one broke?
It depends on the age, condition, and configuration of the system. If both springs were installed together and the surviving spring is approaching the end of its expected cycle life, replacing the pair may make sense. If the second spring is newer or still in good condition, we’ll tell you that too. The goal is to match the repair to the door in front of us rather than assume every two-spring system needs the same solution.
Can I replace a garage door spring myself?
Garage door springs operate under substantial tension and store a significant amount of mechanical energy. Incorrectly removing, winding, or installing one can cause the spring or hardware to release suddenly. This is one garage door repair we strongly recommend leaving to an experienced professional.
How long do garage door springs last?
Many standard torsion springs are rated around 10,000 cycles, with one opening and closing of the door counting as a cycle. Actual lifespan depends on how frequently the door is used, the spring rating, door weight, installation, and overall condition of the system. Higher-cycle springs are also available when they make sense for the door and how often you use it. “Jon mentioned that there may not be a lot of life left on our springs... He was indeed right, six months later one of the garage door springs broke.” — Lynn Scown-Smith, Renton
My opener sounds strained but the spring looks fine. What’s going on?
A spring does not always have to snap to cause trouble. As it weakens, it may provide less assistance lifting the weight of the door, which can make the opener work harder. The opener itself can also be the problem, which is why we check the complete system before recommending a repair. If the spring checks out and the opener is the issue, learn more about our garage door opener repair service .
What’s the fastest way to get a same-day appointment?
Call us directly at (425) 500-6708 . Same-day spring replacement appointments are available when scheduling permits, and calling is the fastest way to check current availability. “He got here when he said he would be, and replaced the broken spring on the garage door and was gone 45 minutes later!!” — Don C., Issaquah
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