A broken garage door spring can make your door completely inoperable — and attempting a DIY fix is genuinely dangerous. Newport Garage Door provides fast, same-day spring repair across Orange County. Our certified technicians carry both torsion and extension springs on every truck so we can complete most repairs in a single visit.
Your garage door springs are under enormous tension — they're responsible for counterbalancing the full weight of the door, which can be anywhere from 130 to 400 pounds. When a spring breaks, that weight transfers immediately to the opener and the cables, straining every component in the system. In many cases, a broken spring means the door won't open at all, leaving you trapped inside your garage or locked out of your home.
There are two main types of garage door springs: torsion springs, which mount horizontally above the door and wind/unwind as the door moves, and extension springs, which run along the horizontal tracks on either side of the door. Both types can and do fail — usually after years of daily cycles. The average spring is rated for about 10,000 cycles. If you use your garage door 4 times a day, that's roughly 7 years of life.
At Newport Garage Door, we replace broken springs with high-cycle, commercial-grade springs rated for 25,000–50,000 cycles — giving you two to three times the lifespan of standard springs.
Don't wait for a full failure. Here are common signs your springs are nearing the end of their life:
When you call Newport Garage Door for a broken spring, here's what happens: our dispatcher sends the nearest available certified technician to your location — typically within 45–90 minutes. Upon arrival, the technician will inspect not just the broken spring but the entire door system, checking cables, drums, bearings, and the opener to identify any secondary damage.
We then provide you with a clear, written estimate before touching anything. Once approved, the technician carefully removes the broken spring, installs the new high-cycle replacement, re-tensions and balances the door, lubricates all moving parts, and runs a full safety check. Most spring repairs are completed in 60–90 minutes.
Torsion springs are wound tightly around a steel shaft above the door opening. They're more durable, safer, and provide smoother door operation. Most modern garage doors use torsion springs. A single torsion spring is common on lighter doors, while heavier doors or double-wide doors often use two torsion springs.
Extension springs are found on older or lighter garage doors. They stretch (extend) and contract as the door moves, running parallel to the horizontal track sections. They require safety cables to prevent the spring from becoming a projectile if it breaks — we always inspect and install these safety cables if they're missing.
If your garage door has two springs and one breaks, we always recommend replacing both at the same time. Here's why: if one spring has reached the end of its service life, the other is very close behind. Replacing both now saves you the cost of another service call in a few months, ensures balanced door operation, and means both springs will wear evenly going forward.
We strongly advise against attempting to repair or replace garage door springs yourself. Torsion springs are wound under extreme tension — dozens of times greater than their at-rest state. Improper handling can result in the spring releasing explosively, causing severe injury. Every year, thousands of people are injured attempting DIY garage door spring repairs. Our technicians have the specialized tools, winding bars, and training to perform this job safely every time.
We're available 24/7 across all of Orange County — same-day service guaranteed.
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Most spring replacements are completed in 60 to 90 minutes. Our technicians carry a wide range of spring sizes on their trucks, so we can typically complete the job in a single visit without needing to order parts.
A single spring replacement typically costs $150–$250. Replacing both springs on a double-car door ranges from $200–$350. We always provide a free written estimate before starting any work.
Yes! Newport Garage Door offers same-day service across Orange County. We're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you'll never be stuck waiting.
Torsion springs are mounted horizontally above the garage door opening on a metal shaft. Extension springs run along the horizontal track sections on the sides of the door. If you're unsure, our technician will identify the correct spring type during the free diagnostic visit.
Yes. All springs we install come with a full parts warranty, and our labor is guaranteed as well. If a spring fails prematurely, we'll replace it at no charge.
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