Broken Garage Door Spring? Don't Risk It — Call a Pro.
A broken spring makes your garage door unsafe and inoperable. Overhead Door Solutions provides fast, professional spring repair for homeowners across Winchester, Murrieta, Temecula, Menifee, and Southwest Riverside County.
(951) 378-5123
Two Types of Garage Door Springs — Know the Difference
Most residential garage doors use one of two spring systems. Knowing which type you have helps you understand how your door operates and why professional repair is the only safe option when something breaks.
Torsion Springs
Torsion springs are mounted horizontally above the garage door opening on a metal shaft. As the door opens and closes, the spring winds and unwinds to counterbalance the door's weight. Most modern homes have one or two torsion springs. These springs are under extreme tension and must only be adjusted or replaced by a trained technician.
Extension Springs
Extension springs run along the horizontal tracks on either side of the door. They stretch and contract as the door moves. Older homes and lighter doors often use extension springs. When one breaks, the door can drop suddenly or operate unevenly — and the stored energy in a snapped spring is a serious safety hazard.
Not sure which type you have? Our technicians will assess your system on arrival and recommend the right repair — no guesswork, no upselling.
Warning Signs Your Garage Door Spring Is Failing
Springs don't always snap without warning. If you notice any of these signs, stop using your door and call us — operating a door with a failing spring can cause serious damage or injury.
Loud Bang or Pop
A sudden loud bang from the garage — even when the door is closed — often means a torsion spring has snapped under tension. This is one of the most common ways homeowners discover a broken spring.
Door Won't Open
If your opener runs but the door barely moves or doesn't open at all, the spring has likely lost its counterbalance tension. The opener alone cannot safely lift the door's full weight.
Door Falls Fast When Closing
A healthy spring slows the door as it closes. If your door drops quickly or slams shut, the spring tension is gone and the door is no longer properly controlled.
Visible Gap in the Spring
A torsion spring with a visible gap or separation in the coils is broken. Do not attempt to operate the door. The spring has failed and needs immediate professional replacement.
Cables Are Loose or Off Track
When a spring breaks, the cables that rely on spring tension can go slack or jump off their drums, causing the door to become uneven, crooked, or stuck mid-travel.
Door Feels Extremely Heavy
With the opener disconnected, a properly balanced door should lift with minimal effort. If it feels very heavy or won't stay open on its own, the spring system is not providing adequate support.
Any of these signs means your spring system needs professional attention. Call (951) 378-5123 for a same-day assessment.
Garage Door Spring Repair Is Dangerous — Please Don't DIY
Garage door springs are under hundreds of pounds of tension. A torsion spring stores enough kinetic energy to cause serious injury or death if it releases unexpectedly. This is not a warning to be taken lightly — it is one of the few home repairs where the risk of attempting it yourself is genuinely life-threatening.
Online tutorials make spring replacement look straightforward. It isn't. Properly winding or unwinding a torsion spring requires specialized winding bars, precise tension calibration, and the experience to recognize when a spring's condition makes the job even more hazardous than normal. One slip means the spring can release violently.
Extension springs present their own risks. Without proper safety cables already installed, a snapped extension spring can fly across the garage at high speed, striking anything — or anyone — in its path.
Our technicians are trained, equipped, and experienced in safe spring replacement. We carry replacement springs for most residential door sizes and complete the job correctly the first time — protecting you, your family, and your property.
Your safety is worth a phone call. (951) 378-5123
Garage Door Spring Repair — Your Questions Answered
Here are the most common questions homeowners ask us before scheduling a spring repair.
How long do garage door springs typically last?
Most standard garage door springs are rated for about 10,000 cycles — roughly 7 to 10 years of normal use for a door that opens and closes several times per day. Heavy-use households may see springs wear faster. High-cycle springs (rated 25,000–50,000 cycles) are available as an upgrade and offer significantly longer service life.How much does garage door spring replacement cost?
Spring replacement cost depends on the type of spring, the number of springs, and your door's weight and size. We provide an honest, upfront quote before any work begins — no surprise charges. Call us at (951) 378-5123 for a same-day estimate.Should I replace both springs at the same time?
Yes — we strongly recommend it. If one spring has broken, the other is typically at or near the same age and wear level. Replacing both at the same time saves you the cost and inconvenience of a second service call in the near future, and keeps your door balanced. Our technicians will always advise you honestly on whether both springs need replacement.How long does spring replacement take?
In most cases, we can complete a standard garage door spring replacement in 1 to 2 hours. We stock replacement springs for most common residential door sizes, so there's rarely a wait for parts. We'll give you a time estimate when you call.Can I use my garage door if the spring is broken?
We strongly advise against it. A door with a broken spring places the full weight of the door on the opener motor, which it was not designed to handle — this can burn out the opener and damage the door system further. More importantly, operating a door without proper spring tension is a safety risk. Disconnect the door and call us right away.
Need a Spring Repaired? Call Us Today.
Don't leave a broken spring unaddressed. Our technicians serve Winchester, Murrieta, Temecula, Menifee, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Hemet, San Jacinto, French Valley, and all of Southwest Riverside County. We offer prompt response, honest pricing, and professional repairs done right.
(951) 378-5123
Serving Winchester, Murrieta, Temecula, Menifee, and nearby communities in Southwest Riverside County.