Garage Door Spring Replacement in San Diego
Your garage door weighs well over a hundred pounds. The springs above or beside it are what make that weight manageable for you and for the opener — so when one breaks, the door becomes dangerous to lift and the opener burns itself out trying.
ProShield technicians replace torsion and extension springs across San Diego every day. We match the correct wire gauge, inside diameter and cycle rating for your door, install new safety cables, and balance the door before we leave.
- Torsion spring replacement for standard and low-headroom doors
- Extension spring replacement with new safety cables
- High-cycle springs rated for 15,000 to 25,000 cycles
- Both springs replaced as a matched pair for even tension
- Door balancing, lubrication and full cycle testing
- Written warranty on parts and labor
Signs of a broken or failing spring
Not sure what you are dealing with? If any of these sound familiar, it is worth a diagnosis before it turns into a bigger repair.
A loud bang from the garage
The classic sound of a torsion spring snapping under tension.
The door feels extremely heavy
If you can barely lift it by hand, the springs are no longer carrying the weight.
The door opens a few inches and stops
The opener is lifting dead weight and has hit its force limit.
A visible gap in the spring coil
On torsion systems you can usually see the break above the door.
A stretched or dangling extension spring
Extension springs that hang loose have failed and need immediate replacement.
Your car is trapped inside
We treat trapped vehicles as a priority call and get to you the same day.
How a spring replacement works
Make the door safe
We secure the door and release the tension before anything is touched.
Match the right spring
We measure the door's weight and existing springs to select the correct wire gauge, length and cycle rating.
Replace and cable
New springs go in with fresh safety cables so a future break cannot whip through the garage.
Balance and test
We balance the door, lubricate the moving parts and run it through a full open and close cycle.
What affects the price
Every job is quoted in writing before work begins, so you always know the total. These are the factors that move the number up or down.
- Torsion versus extension spring system
- Door height, weight and material — wood and insulated doors need heavier springs
- Replacing one spring versus the full matched pair
- Standard cycle versus high-cycle upgrade
- Any related cable, roller or bearing wear found during the visit
Garage Door Spring Replacement in San Diego — Common Questions
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