Close-up of a garage door torsion spring system being clamped for safe repair by Same Day Garage Door Repair technician Larry in Walnut Creek, California.

Broken Garage Door Spring Repair or Replacement in Walnut Creek

If your garage door struggles to open, you’ll likely need garage door spring repair. The issue is often a faulty torsion spring, and that's where I come in. At my Walnut Creek-based garage door repair service, I'm the one (Larry), the repair technician who personally handles all the repairs. This means that every job comes with my 30 years of experience, making sure your repairs get done right the first time.

Understanding Garage Door Spring Lifespan

Springs have a cycle life meaning each time the door goes up and comes back down, that's one cycle. Springs range anywhere from five thousand to thirty thousand cycles.

Uncovering Warranty Claims and Hidden Costs

Be careful about companies that offer a two-year warranty and then companies that provide a lifetime warranty; typically, you're talking about cycle life, but I will tell you there are a lot of companies out there that offer a lifetime warranty, and then they charge you a crazy amount of money for the labor to get the door working.

Garage door torsion springs stacked on a pallet in the warehouse of Same Day Garage Door Repair in Walnut Creek, CA

THE RIGHT SPRING GUARANTEED

At Same Day Garage Door Repair, you can be confident that your door will get the correct torsion springs to counterbalance its weight properly. My truck is stocked with all the common sizes so that I can get your door opening and closing like new again, fast and safely.

So, call me if your garage door is stuck due to a broken spring. I'll come to your Walnut Creek home as fast as possible to get your door back in working order with straightforward pricing, skilled service, and lightning-fast response times—that's what I'm all about!

Larry, the repair technician from Same Day Garage Door Repair, fixing a Wayne Dalton Torque Master spring in Walnut Creek, CA.

WAYNE DALTON TORQUE MASTER SPRING SPECIALISTS

Dealing with a broken Wayne Dalton Torque Master spring? No worries! While many garage door companies might shy away from these unique springs, I am well-versed in the Torque Master system. I understand the precise handling and adjustments these springs require for peak performance. Trust us to keep your Wayne Dalton door operating smoothly for years with our expertise.

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Emergency Garage Door Spring Repair - Fast and Reliable

At Same Day Garage Door Repair, we understand that a broken garage door spring is an emergency. That's why we offer lightning-fast emergency repair services and commit to arriving at your door within 1-2 hours of your call. Getting your door fixed is our top priority.
It's important to note that if your garage door has two springs and one is broken, both springs should be replaced. This is not a suggestion but a necessity, as attempting to replace only the broken spring could cause the second one to fail soon after, necessitating another service call.
Please be aware that our emergency repair services include an additional $100 fee and the cost of parts and labor. This fee compensates our technicians for their rapid response times, ensuring that your emergency is our top priority.

Garage Door Spring Replacement, FAQ

Garage door spring replacement costs between $400 to $500, which includes tax, labor, and installation. It's difficult to tell you an exact price without inspecting the door and getting more info about it. But it's just an average price for the work. We have many satisfied customers who have been extremely happy with the service and the quality of the springs we sell. So, if you need to replace a spring, call us at (925) 309-6117, and we'll take care of the rest.

Replacing a garage door spring is not that much of an issue. But it would be best if you did it with great care and under the supervision of an expert. If you're interested in repairing it, you need to know how the spring works and how to buy a suitable replacement. The device consists of two side torsion springs, a center cable, and a pulley. First, discover the failure cause and fix it. The spring usually breaks due to age or from the overloaded weight. Next, you need to determine the size of the new spring. The repair process is as easy as removing the old one and installing the new one. An additional hardware kit will make the job even easier. If you need any advice, call me at (925) 309-6117 and ask for Larry or fill out our contact form.

Yes, you have to replace both springs. The springs on your garage door are similar to those on a car. Both are torsion springs: the type of spring with a lot of bend and twist. If you replace just one of them, the new spring will bind because the other will do more work for the same tension, resulting in a weak spring. If you replace just one, you'll find out the hard way; within a few months, I'm back replacing the other spring when it snaps. If you replace both, your door will operate correctly, with less stress on the rest of your door mechanisms.

The average garage door spring failure is after ten years of use. However, a couple of things can happen to make them last longer than the average. There are two basic types of garage door springs; extension and torsion. The following is how long each type lasts. Type of Spring Average age A Extension Spring (new) 8 years A Extension Spring (used) 12 years B Torsion Spring (new) 6 years B Torsion Spring (used) 10 years Torsion springs show signs of fatigue after three years. Also, other factors determine how long the spring will last, like how many times a day you open and close your garage door.

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Walnut Creek, CA

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Spring repair reviews - 5 out of 5 stars

Review: Garage Door Spring Replacement in
Walnut Creek, CA

Date work performed: 8/14/2020
Reviewed by: Tom Taylor, Walnut Creek resident
I want to give a shout out to my friendly neighborhood garage door repairman, Larry. He recently replaced both springs even though only one was..." Read more