Garage Door Spring Repair in Perrysburg, Ohio
If you heard a loud bang from the garage and now the door won't lift, a spring most likely broke. We replace broken torsion and extension springs for homes across Perrysburg. Most jobs take one visit, and we can often come the same day. Call (419) 794-3008.
Please leave the door closed until we get there. A door with a broken spring is very heavy and can drop fast.
Signs Your Garage Door Spring Is Broken
The clearest sign is a gap in the spring. Look at the metal bar above the closed door. If one coil has split and you see a gap of two inches or more, the spring is broken.
Other signs to watch for:
- A bang like a firecracker went off in the garage.
- The opener runs, but the door only rises a few inches and stops.
- The door feels much heavier than normal when you try to lift it.
- The cables on the sides hang loose.
- The door goes up crooked or slams shut.
What to Do When a Spring Breaks
Stop using the opener and call for help. The opener is not built to lift the full weight of the door. Running it again can strip the gear or burn out the motor.
A two car steel door can weigh 150 to 250 pounds. If your car is stuck inside and you must get out, pull the red emergency release cord only while the door is fully closed. Then lift with two adults, go slowly, and never leave the door halfway up. If you can wait, it is safer to leave it shut until a technician arrives.
Torsion Springs and Extension Springs
Most newer Perrysburg homes have torsion springs. These sit on a metal bar above the door and twist to lift it. Some Wayne Dalton doors use a TorqueMaster system, where the spring sits inside the bar.
Older homes and some single car doors use extension springs. These run along the tracks on each side and stretch when the door closes. Each one needs a safety cable through the middle, so a snapped spring doesn't fly across the garage.
We work on both types. If your door still has extension springs, we can also quote a switch to torsion springs, which run quieter and last longer.
Garage Door Spring Repair Cost in Perrysburg
Most spring replacements cost $250 to $550 for a pair, parts and labor included. Labor is usually $75 to $150 of that total. The rest depends on the spring type and the size and weight of your door.
| Spring job | Typical price |
| One torsion spring | $150 to $300 |
| Pair of torsion springs | $250 to $550 |
| Pair of extension springs with safety cables | $150 to $350 |
| Upgrade to high cycle springs | Add $50 to $150 |
| Service call and diagnosis | $75 to $125 |
You get the full price before we start. If a cable or roller is also worn, we will show you and let you decide.
Should You Replace Both Springs at Once?
Yes, if your door has two springs. Both springs went in on the same day and have the same number of cycles. When one breaks, the other is close behind. Doing both in one visit saves you a second service call.
If your door has a single torsion spring, we replace that one spring. Wider two car doors often need two springs to lift evenly.
Can a Broken Spring Be Repaired?
No. A broken spring has to be replaced, not welded or patched. A patched spring would not hold the tension safely. We replace it with a new spring sized for your door.
Why You Should Not Replace a Spring Yourself
A torsion spring holds enough force to lift a 200 pound door. If it slips while you wind it, the bar can spin and cause serious hand and face injuries. That is why we use proper winding bars and never a screwdriver.
Size matters too. We measure the wire size, inside diameter, length and door weight before we pick a spring. The wrong spring leaves the door out of balance, which wears out the opener and the new spring early.
Why Springs Break So Often in Perrysburg
Springs wear out from cycles. One open and one close is one cycle. A standard spring is rated for about 10,000 cycles, and a busy family can use that up in six or seven years.
Cold makes it worse. Steel gets brittle when January nights drop below 20 degrees, which is why so many springs snap on the first cold morning of the year. Rust from damp garages and no grease also shortens their life. High cycle springs, rated for 20,000 cycles or more, are a good choice if your garage is the main way in and out.
What Happens During a Spring Repair Visit
1
We look at the broken spring and check the cables, drums, rollers and bearings.
2
We measure the old spring and weigh the door.
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You get a written price for parts and labor.
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We install the new springs and wind them to the right tension.
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We balance the door, oil the moving parts and test the opener's auto reverse.
Most spring jobs take about an hour.
Common Questions
Can I use my garage door if one spring is broken?
No. The other spring and the opener can't safely carry the full weight. Using the door can damage the opener, snap a cable or drop the door.
How long do new garage door springs last?
Standard springs last about 10,000 cycles, which is around seven years for most homes. High cycle springs can last twice as long.
What if a cable snapped along with the spring?
That is common, since the cables lose tension when a spring breaks. We check them on every spring job. See our cable and roller repair page for more.
Is a broken spring an emergency?
It can be if your car is trapped or the door is stuck open. We take emergency garage door calls 24 hours a day.
Call for Broken Spring Repair in Perrysburg
Tell us what you heard and what the door is doing now. We will give you a price and a time today. Call (419) 794-3008, or go back to our Perrysburg garage door repair page to see every service.