Residential Garage Door Spring Repair
Garage door springs are one of the most critical components in your garage door system. If you’re experiencing difficulty lifting the door, or a door that won’t open properly - we can help. Whether you need standard, high-cycle, or max-life springs; we build our spring in-house to fit size, weight and lift of any door. Give us a call.
The Most Safety-Critical Component in Your System
- A broken garage door spring is one of the most common causes of a garage door that suddenly will not open. Torsion springs are mounted above the door and are engineered to counterbalance the full weight of the system-often exceeding 200 pounds. When a torsion spring breaks, it can release stored tension instantly, creating a serious safety hazard.
- Homeowners may hear a loud snapping sound in the garage when a spring fails. In other cases, the garage door may only open a few inches or feel extremely heavy when lifted manually.
At Canyon Overhead Doors, we approach every residential garage door spring repair with the same precision and safety standards we apply to commercial systems. Because torsion springs are high-tension components, garage door spring replacement should always be handled by trained professionals using specialized tools and proper calibration procedures.
Know When Your Springs Are Failing
- If you’re unsure whether you need garage door spring repair, look for symptoms and common warning signs. These symptoms often indicate spring failure or severe imbalance. Continuing to operate the door can damage the opener or other components.
- If you suspect a broken or failing spring, call us to schedule professional residential garage door spring service to restore safe and reliable operation. Common warning signs include the following:
Your garage door won’t open or only lifts a few inches.
You hear a loud bang from the garage.
The door feels unusually heavy when lifting manually.
You notice a visible gap in the spring.
The door moves unevenly or jerks during operation.
Door moves slower than usual or hesitates
Operator motor straining or running continuously
What You Should Know About Spring Replacement
Should Both Springs Be Replaced at the Same Time?
In most two-spring torsion systems, replacing both springs at the same time is strongly recommended. When one spring breaks, the second spring has typically completed the same number of cycles and is often near the end of its service life. Replacing only one spring may result in uneven tension and additional strain on the opener. A dual replacement restores balanced lift performance and improves long-term reliability.
Are Specialized Tools Required for Spring Adjustment?
Yes. Proper torsion spring replacement requires calibrated winding bars, locking pliers, and professional-grade tools designed specifically for high-tension systems. Attempting to use improvised tools — such as screwdrivers — can result in sudden release of tension and serious injury. Spring systems must be precisely tensioned to match the door's weight and configuration.
How Often Should Garage Door Springs Be Inspected?
Residential garage door springs should be inspected at least twice per year, ideally before winter and summer temperature shifts. Seasonal changes in Utah can affect spring tension and contribute to metal fatigue over time. While light lubrication with a silicone-based spray can reduce surface corrosion, homeowners should never attempt to adjust torsion spring tension themselves.
Spring Broken? We Respond Fast.
Spring failures stop operations. Call now for priority dispatch. We stock commercial spring inventory and complete most repairs same-day.