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Garage Door Spring Experts — Serving the Inland Empire
One Broken Spring? Replace Both Garage Door Springs
Yes — you should always replace both garage door springs at the same time. Because both springs have the same wear, the second one usually breaks soon after the first. Replacing both at once saves you a second service call and keeps your door properly balanced and safe.
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The Expert Consensus: Replace Springs in Pairs
- When one spring breaks, the other is usually near the end of its life — both endured the same stress and the same number of cycles.
- Most professional garage door companies recommend replacing both on a two-spring system when one fails.
- A matched new pair keeps the door properly balanced, which protects your opener and the rest of the hardware.
- You avoid paying for a second service call when the remaining old spring breaks soon after.
Bottom line: replace both springs. Spring replacement in the Inland Empire typically starts around $225, with a firm, upfront price before any work.
Replacing Only the Broken Spring: Pros and Cons
- Pro: lower immediate, upfront cost today.
- Con: high likelihood the second spring breaks soon, meaning another service call.
- Con: one new and one old spring leaves the system unbalanced and strains the opener.
- Con: the door can open or close unevenly.
Replacing Both Springs: Pros and Cons
- Pro: no second service call in the near future — it saves money long term.
- Pro: a matched set keeps the door perfectly balanced.
- Pro: restores the safety and reliability of the whole system for years.
- Pro: it is the standard, correct procedure most professionals recommend.
Cost Comparison: One Spring vs. Both
- We give you a clear, itemized quote showing the cost to replace a single spring versus both — before any work begins.
- Single spring replacement in the Inland Empire typically starts around $225; a matched pair runs higher. Final pricing varies with your door's size, spring type and condition.
- Replacing both in one visit is far cheaper than paying for two separate service calls.
- Every quote includes quality springs, all labor, and a full balance and safety test.
Our Professional Spring Replacement Process
- We start with a full inspection of the door system — cables, rollers, bearings and brackets.
- We safely secure the door and release the tension from the broken spring system.
- We replace both springs with new, high-quality springs rated for your door's exact weight and size.
- We balance the door by hand and test the safety reverse so it operates smoothly and safely before we leave.
Safety Warning: Spring Replacement Is NOT a DIY Job
- Garage door springs are under extreme tension and can cause severe injury if handled or released improperly.
- Specialized winding tools are required to safely unwind the old spring and wind the new one.
- Without experience it is easy to mis-size or mis-install a spring, leading to door failure.
- Our technicians are trained and insured to do this safely — and to rebalance the door and recalibrate the opener.
FAQs
Garage Door Spring Questions
How long do garage door springs last?+
High-quality torsion springs are typically rated for 10,000 to 20,000 cycles. A cycle is one full open-and-close. If you use your door 3 to 4 times a day, that is roughly 7 to 12 years.
Is it dangerous to open a garage door with a broken spring?+
Yes, it can be. A door with one broken spring is unbalanced and very heavy. Running the opener can strain or damage the motor, and the remaining spring is under immense tension and could break, causing the door to fall suddenly. Please call a professional.
What are the signs of a failing garage door spring?+
Look for a visible gap in the coiled spring, a door that feels very heavy to lift by hand, a door that opens crookedly or only a few inches then stops, or a loud bang from the garage — the sound of a spring snapping under tension.
How much does garage door spring replacement cost?+
In the Inland Empire, spring replacement typically starts around $225, and the exact cost varies with your door and spring type. We always give you a firm, upfront price and an itemized one-versus-both quote before any work.
Do you warranty your spring replacements?+
Yes. We back our spring work with a written warranty on parts and labor, and we balance and safety-test the door before we leave so you know it is right.
Do you offer same-day spring repair in the Inland Empire?+
Yes. A broken spring usually traps your car, so we prioritize same-day service across Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Call (951) 499-5533.