How To Replace A Coil Spring On A Garage Door

Repair almost always means replacement but you might only need to balance the door and lubricate the springs.

How to replace a coil spring on a garage door. Make sure they match the coil size length and interior diameter of the springs you removed. We do not recommend replacing torsion springs with the garage door open. Opening a door and failure to keep it securely open can damage the door or cause serious injury. If you hire a professional to do the job the costs to replace garage door springs will vary slightly depending on where you live.

Stretching the springs the width of eight or nine coils is difficult and leveling the garage door can also be challenging. Luckily they are available on the internet so search online to find replacement springs. Many manufacturers and distributors only provide torsion springs to professionals and won t sell them directly to the customer. Garage door spring repair costs an average of 250 for both materials and labor with a typical range between 150 and 350 which includes replacing two springs for multi door garages or installs needing other components replaced you might pay up to 500.