01Already broken
A loud bang, then a door that will not budge
A torsion spring often makes a sharp bang when it breaks. The door may stay closed or become too heavy for the opener to lift.
Spring repair
Garage door spring repair in Seneca, SC
We replace broken torsion, extension and enclosed garage door springs throughout Seneca and the surrounding area.
- Springs sized for the weight of your door
- Both springs recommended on two-spring doors
- Written parts and labor warranty
Broken spring with a car inside?Stop using the opener and leave the door closed. Do not try to lift a double door by hand. Call us and tell us a vehicle is trapped so we can prioritize the visit.
- 2 to 4 hrstypical emergency arrival time
- 90 mintypical torsion spring replacement
- 25,000cycle spring option available
- 7 yrswarranty on high-cycle springs
30 second spring check
Look at the bar above your door
If you see any of these signs, leave the door closed and call for service.
Yes, that is my door- 1A visible gap in the coil above the door usually means a torsion spring has snapped.
- 2A loose cable beside the track or on the floor often appears after a spring breaks.
- 3A door that lifts a few inches and stops may no longer have spring assistance.
Signs of a broken spring
Signs your garage door spring is broken or failing
A loud bang or a visible gap usually means the spring is already broken. Heavy, uneven or jerky movement can mean the spring system needs service.
02Already broken
A visible gap in the coil
A broken torsion spring usually has a clear gap in the coil above the door. Leave the door closed if you see one.
03Failing
The door feels heavy or closes too quickly
Weak springs make the opener work harder and can let the door close faster than normal. Stop using the door if it feels unsafe.
04Failing
The door hangs crooked or jerks on the way up
Uneven spring tension can make the door move at an angle. Continuing to run it can pull rollers out of the track.
05Wearing out
Rust or stretched coils
Surface rust and gaps between extension-spring coils are signs of wear. A technician can check whether the spring still matches the door.
06Wearing out
Older springs on a frequently used door
Standard springs are often rated for about 10,000 cycles. Daily use, rust and poor door balance can shorten their service life.
Not sure whether the spring is broken? Call us or send a quote request with a photo of the area above the door. (864) 973-0180
Why springs wear out
Why garage door springs break
Springs wear out through normal use. Rust, incorrect sizing and extra resistance from the door can make them fail sooner.
Surface rust
Humid garages can develop rust on the spring coils. Rust increases friction and can shorten the life of the spring.
Cycle wear
Every open and close is one cycle. Springs eventually wear out after thousands of cycles, even when the door is maintained.
Too much strain
A spring that is too light or too heavy for the door can wear early and make the opener work harder.
Extra resistance
Worn rollers, dry hinges and alignment problems add resistance and put more load on the spring system.
Please read before you try it yourself
Why spring repair is not a DIY job
Garage door springs are under high tension. Loosening a winding cone, cable or spring bracket without the right tools and training can cause serious injury.
While you wait for us
- Do not keep pressing the opener button.
- Do not try to lift a heavy door to free a vehicle.
- Do not loosen set screws, winding cones, cables or spring brackets.
- Disconnect the opener, keep people away from the door and call for service. Tell us if a vehicle is trapped.
Extension to torsion conversion
Converting extension springs to torsion
A torsion conversion replaces the springs, pulleys and cables beside the tracks with a shaft and spring system above the door. It can provide smoother operation and uses more common replacement parts. Typical installed pricing is $495 to $780.
Ask about a conversion →- Includes
- Torsion shaft, bearing plates, drums, cables, springs sized to the door, old hardware removed.
- Needs
- About 12 inches of headroom above the door. Low-headroom garages get a rear-mount or stay on extension.
Torsion vs extension
Types of garage door springs we repair
Choose the system that looks like yours. We repair torsion, extension and enclosed spring systems.
Most common system
One or two coils on a steel bar directly above the door
Torsion springs sit on a shaft above the door and work with cables and drums to lift it. A single door may use one spring, while wider or heavier doors often use two.
Our take
We size the replacement to the measured weight of the door. On a two-spring system, we normally recommend replacing both springs because they have the same amount of use.
- Replacement
- $185 to $460
- parts, labor and rebalancing
- How it fails
- Loud bang, visible gap in the coil, door will not lift
- Typical life
- 10,000 cycles builder-grade, 25,000 and up high-cycle
Older homes and low headroom
Long stretched springs running alongside each horizontal track
Extension springs run beside the horizontal tracks and work through pulleys and cables. They are common on older doors and garages with limited headroom.
Our take
We replace extension springs in pairs and install safety cables if they are missing. We can also quote a torsion conversion when the garage has enough headroom.
- Replacement
- $165 to $260 a pair
- parts, labor and rebalancing
- How it fails
- Coil stretched with gaps at rest, door hangs crooked, or a snap and a spring on the floor
- Typical life
- 5,000 to 10,000 cycles, 4 to 8 years
Wayne Dalton doors
A smooth steel tube above the door with no visible spring
The Wayne Dalton TorqueMaster system places the spring inside a tube above the door. A break may not be visible from outside the tube.
Our take
We can replace the enclosed spring when parts are available or quote a conversion to a standard torsion system that uses more widely available parts.
- Replacement
- $395 to $545 as a conversion
- parts, labor and rebalancing
- How it fails
- Door suddenly heavy or drops, counter on the end cap reads zero, no visible break
- Typical life
- 10,000 cycles, often less in humid garages
Spring replacement pricing
Garage door spring replacement pricing
These ranges include parts, labor, door balancing and the service visit. We confirm your price before work starts.
Single torsion spring
$185 to $290
For a single-spring door, or when one spring is replaced at the customer’s request. The new spring is sized for the door.
- Standard 10,000 cycle spring
- Door rebalanced, opener limits reset
- 3 year spring warranty
Pair, high-cycle
$295 to $460
Both springs are replaced with high-cycle steel sized for the measured weight of the door.
- Two 25,000 cycle springs, oil-tempered
- Center and end bearings inspected
- Cables reset, door balanced, opener limits checked
- 7 year spring warranty, 1 year labor
Extension springs, pair
$165 to $260
Both side springs are replaced, the pulleys are checked, and safety cables are added if they are missing.
- Color-coded springs matched to door weight
- Safety containment cables included
- Torsion conversion quoted on request
What moves the price inside the range
- Double (16 ft) versus single (9 ft) door
- Insulated or wood doors weigh more
- Worn bearings or drums found on inspection
- Frayed cables replaced at the same time, +$60 to $90
- Nights and Sundays, a flat +$95, quoted up front
The pair math
Springs on a two-spring door are installed together and complete the same number of cycles. Replacing both during one visit usually costs less than making a second repair later.
$59 diagnostic fee waived with any repair. Card, check, cash or tap-to-pay in the driveway. No deposit.
Spring lifespan
How long garage door springs last
One cycle is one full open and close. This table shows the approximate service life of common spring ratings at different levels of daily use.
| Door uses a day | Builder-grade10,000 cycles, what most homes have | High-cycle25,000 cycles, available for longer service life | Heavy-duty50,000 cycles, shops, rentals, all-day doors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 a dayweekend car | 27 yrs | 68 yrs | 137 yrs |
| 4 a daytypical family | 7 yrs | 17 yrs | 34 yrs |
| 12 a daybusy household | 2 yrs | 6 yrs | 11 yrs |
Cycle ratings are estimates. Rust, door weight, daily use and poor balance can shorten spring life.
How it works
Our garage door spring replacement process
- 1.Secure the door and disconnect the openerWe clamp the track and disconnect power so the door cannot move during the repair.
- 2.Measure the door and springWe check the door weight and measure the existing spring so the replacement is correctly sized.
- 3.Remove the old spring and inspect the hardwareWe inspect the shaft, bearings, cable drums and lift cables while the spring system is apart.
- 4.Install the new spring or pairWe install the new springs, reset the cables and apply the correct number of turns for the door.
- 5.Balance the door and check the openerWe test the door by hand, then check the opener travel and force settings.
- 6.Lubricate and test the full systemWe lubricate the moving parts, run several complete cycles and provide the written warranty.
Recent work
Recent garage door spring repairs
Torsion pair · Keowee KeyHigh-cycle springs for an insulated double door
Replaced both worn springs, installed a new center bearing, reset the cables and balanced the door.
- Same-day visit
- About 90 min
- $412 flat
Torsion conversion · ClemsonOlder extension-spring system converted to torsion
Removed the extension springs and pulleys, installed a complete torsion system and checked the door alignment.
- Scheduled next day
- About 2 hrs
- $640 flat
Enclosed spring retrofit · WalhallaFailed enclosed spring diagnosed and converted
Inspected the enclosed spring system, converted it to standard torsion and balanced and tested the door.
- Same-day visit
- About 2 hrs
- $545 flat
Spring FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast can you replace a broken spring?
We usually handle calls placed before 2pm the same day. Emergency arrival is typically 2 to 4 hours, and most residential spring replacements take about 90 minutes.
Only one spring broke. Do I need to replace both?
Not always. On a two-spring door, both springs have the same amount of use, so we normally recommend replacing the pair. We will explain the options and price before starting.
How much does spring replacement cost?
A pair of high-cycle torsion springs runs $295 to $460 installed on a standard residential door, including rebalancing and opener reprogramming. A single spring is $185 to $290 and an extension pair is $165 to $260. Heavier doors sit toward the top of the range. You get the exact number on the phone.
Can I open the door with a broken spring to get my car out?
Do not use the opener or try to lift a heavy door yourself. A door without spring assistance can fall. Call us and tell us a vehicle is trapped so we can prioritize the visit.
What is the difference between 10,000 and 25,000 cycle springs?
Both are sized to lift the same door. A high-cycle spring uses a design intended for more open-and-close cycles, so it can provide a longer service life.
How do you know which spring my door needs?
We check the door weight and measure the existing spring, then select the replacement from a spring chart. Correct sizing is important for safe balance and opener performance.
My door has a Wayne Dalton TorqueMaster. Can you fix it?
Yes. We can replace the enclosed spring when parts are available or convert the door to a standard torsion system. We will compare the options and pricing first.
Will the new spring make my door quieter?
It may help if poor balance is causing the opener to strain. We also lubricate and inspect the rollers and hinges, which are common sources of noise.
What is the warranty on springs?
Seven years on 25,000 cycle springs, three years on standard, and one year on our labor, printed on the invoice. If a spring we installed breaks inside the warranty, we replace it at no charge, including the trip.
Do you do commercial and heavy-duty springs?
Yes, including sectional and rolling steel commercial doors, 50,000 and 100,000 cycle springs, and multi-spring assemblies. Larger commercial springs are usually next-day from our supplier in Greenville, and we will tell you on the phone if yours is a stock size.
Spring repair coverage
Garage door spring repair in Seneca and nearby areas
Typical arrival for a broken-spring call placed before 2pm on a weekday.
- Seneca1 to 2 hours
- Clemson1 to 2 hours
- Walhalla2 to 3 hours
- Westminster2 to 3 hours
- Lake Keowee1 to 3 hours
- Andersonsame day, scheduled
We also cover Salem, West Union, Fair Play, Townville, Mountain Rest, Six Mile and Central, plus the Lake Keowee and Lake Hartwell shorelines.
Free garage door estimate
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Tell us what you need and we will call with pricing, usually within one business hour. Call for urgent repairs.
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