There are several types of garage door springs to consider when replacing them.
Garage door springs replace both.
You want to have the same amount of tension from both springs and older springs won t function as well even if they haven t yet failed.
If your garage door has two springs pulling the door up then definitely have both replaced.
A garage door opener that has been lifting and lowering a heavy door with aging springs may well be nearing the end of its life and it can be cost effective to replace both the springs and door opener at the same time.
Both the winding and stationary cones are professionally installed for safe operation.
The second spring will break it s just a matter of time which is usually within 6 months.
Garage door springs act as a counterbalance to the weight of all garage doors making them easier to open and close.
Replacing both the cables and the springs runs 175 to 450.
Cost to replace garage door spring and cable.
When replacing tension springs it is recommended that both springs be replaced and matched because the older unbroken spring will have lost some of its tension from years of use.
If your garage door was originally set up with only one torsion spring then you are perfectly fine with having only one spring put back on the door.
This is a question we receive very often and here s an honest answer.
The dangers to be aware of during this replacement include falling garage doors activated.
Extension springs can be replaced relatively easily by a diyer with basic knowledge of garage doors.
Garage springs are under an extreme amount of tension and either stretch or torque providing enough force to help you move the door.
If you are having garage door springs replaced it may be a good idea to also inspect the automatic garage door opener and replace it if necessary.
If a garage door spring breaks should you replace both of them.
You might also need rollers or drums replaced but it s not common.
Heavier doors may use two garage door torsion springs on one door and it s always best to replace both of them even if only one of them appears worn or damaged.
It is not uncommon to have two different size springs.
If you prefer a matching set we can convert a mismatched set to a matching set.
You can also always call us at 260 691 3822.
If your door uses extension springs they stretch down alongside the track as the door closes you are usually better off replacing both springs.
Install new or use this pair of left install new or use this pair of left and right wound torsion springs to replace broken sectional garage door torsion springs.