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Why Garage Door Springs Fail

The springs are what actually lift your garage door – the opener just guides it. Most doors use either torsion springs (mounted on a bar above the door) or extension springs (stretched along the upper tracks), and both are rated for a set number of open-close cycles, typically somewhere in the 7-12 year range under normal use. Spokane’s winters shorten that lifespan: cold makes the steel more brittle, and the freeze-thaw cycle adds extra stress to hardware that’s already working near the end of its rated life.

When a spring goes, it’s rarely subtle. Most homeowners hear a loud bang from the garage – sometimes mistaken for a gunshot – and afterward the door is too heavy to lift by hand, even with the opener engaged.

Signs Your Spring Is About to Go

• The door feels noticeably heavier when opened manually
• A visible gap or separation in the coils of a torsion spring
• The door opens partway, then stalls or reverses
• Loud popping, creaking, or grinding from above the door
• The opener strains or the motor sounds like it’s working harder than usual

If you notice any of these, stop using the door and call rather than waiting for a full failure – a partially worn spring can snap without warning.

Why This Isn’t a DIY Repair

A wound torsion spring stores a serious amount of tension – enough to cause broken bones or worse if it’s released incorrectly. Extension springs carry less stored energy but can still whip violently if a cable fails during the swap. This is one of the few home repairs genuinely worth leaving to someone with the right winding bars, clamps, and experience.

Spring Repair Costs in Spokane

• Single torsion spring replacement: $200-$400
• Torsion spring pair (recommended when one has failed): $280-$500
• Extension spring replacement (pair): $150-$320
• Spring plus cable replacement together: $250-$480

Exact pricing depends on spring size, door weight, and whether cables or rollers need attention at the same time. Ask for a firm number before work starts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I replace one spring or both?

If your door has two torsion springs and one has failed, it’s usually smart to replace both – they wear at close to the same rate, and the second is often close behind. Most reputable techs will recommend this rather than a one-off fix.

How long does a spring replacement take?

A straightforward replacement typically takes under an hour once a technician is on site with the right size spring.

Can I still open my garage door manually if a spring is broken?

You can usually disengage the opener and lift it, but without the spring the full weight of the door is on you – which can be 100+ pounds. Treat it as a two-person job at minimum, and don’t leave it disengaged longer than necessary.

Spring snapped? Door won’t budge?
Call 509-236-8483 for same-day spring repair in Spokane, WA, or see our full garage door repair overview for other common issues.