Services · San Antonio, TX
Broken Spring Repair
A loud bang from the garage, a door that suddenly weighs a ton, a gap in the coil above the door — those are the classic signs of a broken torsion spring. It's the single most common garage door failure in San Antonio, and it's the one repair you should never attempt yourself. Jerry carries the right springs on the truck and gets most homes moving again the same day you call.
Call now if…
- You heard a loud bang from the garage (often at night)
- The door opens a few inches, then stops or slams back down
- There's a visible gap or separation in the spring above the door
- The opener strains, or the door feels extremely heavy by hand
- Cables look loose or have come off their drums
Why springs fail — especially in Texas
Torsion springs are rated in cycles — one open-and-close is one cycle. A standard spring is good for roughly 10,000 cycles, which for a busy family door is 7–10 years. San Antonio heat accelerates the process: big temperature swings fatigue the steel, and humidity invites rust that eats into the coil. When a spring reaches the end of its life it doesn't wear out quietly — it snaps, all at once.
Why this is not a DIY job
A wound torsion spring stores enough energy to lift a 150–300 lb door. Released the wrong way, that energy goes into whatever is closest — hands, faces, ladders. Winding bars, correct spring sizing, and safe unloading are exactly the things a licensed tech does dozens of times a week. Please don't take a spring off with screwdrivers in the winding cone. Call us; this repair is fast and affordable done right.
How Jerry handles a spring call
You get an honest flat quote before any work starts. We size the replacement spring to your door's actual weight (not just 'whatever's on the shelf'), replace both springs when the door runs a pair — because the second one is on the same clock as the one that broke — then balance-test the door, inspect cables and rollers, and lubricate the moving hardware before we leave.
Common questions
Broken Springs FAQs
Can I still use my garage door with a broken spring?
Don't. The spring does the lifting, not the opener. Forcing the opener to drag a dead-weight door burns out the motor and can bend the top panel — and hand-lifting a spring-less double door is a back injury waiting to happen. Keep the door closed and call us; we handle most spring calls same-day.
How long do garage door springs last?
Standard torsion springs are rated around 10,000 cycles — about 7–10 years for the average San Antonio family. High-cycle springs that last two to three times longer are available for a modest upcharge; ask when we quote you.
Should I replace one spring or both?
If your door runs two springs and one breaks, replace both. They were installed together and have the same wear — the survivor typically fails within months, which means paying for a second service call. Doing both at once costs far less than two separate visits.
How much does spring repair cost in San Antonio?
It depends on spring size and whether the door runs one or two, and we quote a flat, honest price before touching anything — no trip-fee surprises, no bait-and-switch. Call (210) 762-7135 and we'll give you a straight answer.
Need broken springs today?
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