Broken Spring Replacement in Covington, WA

Garage door spring repair in Covington, WA — technician replacing a torsion spring

A loud bang in the garage, then a door that will not lift, or lifts only a few inches and slams back down — that is almost always a broken spring. The spring does the heavy lifting, not the opener. When it snaps, the door can weigh 150–300 pounds, and forcing it can damage the opener, the cables and the tracks.

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What Fails — and Why

Torsion springs sit above the door and extension springs run along the tracks. Both lose strength with every open-and-close cycle. In Covington, springs typically last 7–10 years, or about 10,000 cycles. Rust from damp winters, a door that is out of balance, and the wrong spring size from an earlier repair all shorten that life. You will often see a visible gap in the coil, or hear the spring unwind with a bang.

How We Fix It

Springs are sized to the exact weight of your door. A spring that is too weak strains the opener; one that is too strong makes the door fly up and slam. We weigh the door, read the wire size and coil count, and fit a spring rated for your door — not a generic one from a shelf.

We secure the door and release all tension safely, so nothing can move while we work.
We measure the door weight, spring wire size, length and wind direction.
We fit the correct torsion or extension spring, with new bearings if they are worn.
We wind the spring to the correct number of turns and set the balance.
We test the door by hand — a balanced door stays halfway open on its own — then test the opener and safety reverse.

What’s Included

Correctly sized torsion or extension spring
New centre bearing and end bearings where needed
Spring lubrication and balance test
Full safety and auto-reverse test
Clean-up and old spring removal

How Long Does It Take?

Most spring replacements take 45–90 minutes, and we carry common sizes on the truck so most Covington jobs finish in a single visit.

Safety Notes

Never try to wind or unwind a torsion spring yourself. It stores enough energy to cause serious injury. Keep children and cars clear of the door until it is repaired, and do not keep running the opener — it can burn out the motor.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does spring replacement cost in Covington?

We quote upfront after a full inspection, once we know the spring size and whether bearings or cables also need work. You approve the price before we start — no surprises.

Can I still use my garage door with a broken spring?

No. Do not force it. The door is extremely heavy without the spring, it can fall, and running the opener can damage it. Call us and we will come the same day.

How long will the new spring last?

A correctly sized, properly lubricated spring normally lasts 7–10 years of normal use. We can also fit a high-cycle spring if your door is used many times a day.

Do you replace both springs?

If your door has two springs and one has broken, we recommend replacing both, because the second is the same age and will usually fail soon after. We will explain the cost difference first.

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