It is not uncommon to have two different size springs.
Garage door springs replace both.
Garage springs are under an extreme amount of tension and either stretch or torque providing enough force to help you move the door.
Extension springs can be replaced relatively easily by a diyer with basic knowledge of garage doors.
If you are having garage door springs replaced it may be a good idea to also inspect the automatic garage door opener and replace it if necessary.
Cost to replace garage door spring and cable.
You might also need rollers or drums replaced but it s not common.
A garage door opener that has been lifting and lowering a heavy door with aging springs may well be nearing the end of its life and it can be cost effective to replace both the springs and door opener at the same time.
The second spring will break it s just a matter of time which is usually within 6 months.
A professional charges 75 to 200 for the cables alone but usually charge less when you combine them with your springs.
If your door uses extension springs they stretch down alongside the track as the door closes you are usually better off replacing both springs.
All dura lift springs meet the dasma standard rating of 10 000 plus door open and close cycles.
Both the winding and stationary cones are professionally installed for safe operation.
Replacing both the cables and the springs runs 175 to 450.
If your garage door was originally set up with only one torsion spring then you are perfectly fine with having only one spring put back on the door.
If you prefer a matching set we can convert a mismatched set to a matching set.
There are several types of garage door springs to consider when replacing them.
You want to have the same amount of tension from both springs and older springs won t function as well even if they haven t yet failed.
If your garage door has two springs pulling the door up then definitely have both replaced.
Garage door springs act as a counterbalance to the weight of all garage doors making them easier to open and close.
If the garage door has two springs measure each spring individually.
When replacing tension springs it is recommended that both springs be replaced and matched because the older unbroken spring will have lost some of its tension from years of use.
If a garage door spring breaks should you replace both of them.
The dangers to be aware of during this replacement include falling garage doors activated.
Install new or use this pair of left install new or use this pair of left and right wound torsion springs to replace broken sectional garage door torsion springs.