Is Your Garage Door Stuck Shut Due to a Snapped Spring?

A loud bang followed by a garage door that refuses to lift is the classic sign of a broken spring, leaving your vehicle trapped and disrupting your entire day in Las Vegas. Contact us immediately for same-day spring replacement to restore your home’s access and security.

When the counterbalance system fails, the door becomes dead weight that your opener cannot—and should not—attempt to lift. Good Golly Garage Doors provides the rapid, specialized response required to safely replace tension springs and get your door moving again.

• Same-Day Service: We prioritize spring failures to ensure you aren’t locked out of your garage for long.
• High-Cycle Replacements: We install durable springs designed to withstand frequent daily use and extreme temperatures.
• Transparent Pricing: You receive a clear, upfront quote for the repair with no hidden fees or surprises.

Fully licensed and insured professionals delivering peace of mind with every repair.

Quick Repair for Broken Garage Door Springs

The garage door spring is the heartbeat of your door’s operation, bearing the immense tension required to lift a heavy metal or wood panel. When this component snaps, the door is no longer safe to operate. Attempting to force the door open manually or using the automatic opener can cause catastrophic damage to the top section of the door or burn out the opener’s motor. Professional intervention is necessary not just for functionality, but for safety.

In the Las Vegas area, where homeowners use their garage doors as the primary entrance, a broken spring brings daily life to a halt. Our technicians understand the geometry and physics involved in counterbalance systems. We do not simply swap parts; we calculate the specific lift requirements of your door based on weight and track configuration. This ensures that the new springs provide the correct amount of lift, keeping the door balanced at every point along the track. A properly balanced door should feel weightless when lifted by hand, a standard we achieve on every service call.

Today’s Repair Services: What to Expect

When you schedule a service for a spring repair, the objective is to restore full functionality in a single visit. We understand that broken springs are rarely planned events, so our service model is built around efficiency and preparedness.

• Comprehensive Diagnosis: The technician arrives with a fully stocked truck to assess not just the broken spring, but the entire counterbalance system. This includes checking cables, drums, and bearings which may have been stressed when the spring snapped.
• Precision Measurement: Springs are not one-size-fits-all. We measure the wire gauge, inside diameter, and length of the existing coil (or the broken pieces) to determine the exact torque required for your specific door weight.
• Torsion and Extension Systems: Whether your home utilizes a torsion spring system mounted above the header or extension springs running alongside the horizontal tracks, we have the hardware and tools to handle the replacement.
• System Reset: Once the new springs are installed, we reset the limits on your garage door opener and lubricate all moving parts to ensure smooth, quiet operation immediately.

Our Repair Process: Detailed Steps for Quality Service

Replacing a garage door spring is a dangerous task involving high tension and potential kinetic energy release. We follow a rigorous, safety-first protocol to ensure the repair is performed correctly and the site is left safe.

• Site Safety and Stabilization: First, the technician disconnects the electric opener to prevent accidental engagement. We then secure the door in the down position using vice grips or locking pliers to ensure it cannot move unexpectedly while the tension is being released or applied.
• Unwinding and Removal: For torsion systems, the technician carefully unwinds the tension from the remaining unbroken spring (if applicable) using winding bars. This is a critical step, as the remaining spring still holds potential energy. Once the tension is zeroed out, the center bearing plate and drums are loosened, and the old springs are slid off the torsion tube.
• Installation of New Hardware: Next, the new springs are slid onto the torsion tube. We replace both springs even if only one has broken. This is standard industry practice because springs installed at the same time have the same lifecycle; if one breaks, the other is likely to fail very soon. We also inspect the center bearing and end bearing plates, replacing them if they show signs of wear.
• Winding and Tensioning: This is the most technical part of the process. The technician uses winding bars to apply the exact number of turns required for the door’s height and weight. This creates the torque necessary to lift the door. We double-check the manufacturer’s specifications to ensure the tension is neither too loose (door feels heavy) nor too tight (door flies up).
• Balancing and Testing: Finally, we test the door manually. We lift it halfway to ensure it stays in place without drifting up or down. This confirms the door is perfectly balanced. Once confirmed, we reconnect the opener, run a full automatic cycle, and perform a safety reverse test to ensure all safety features are active.

Deciding Between Repair and Replacement

Technically, you do not “repair” a spring; you replace it. The metal fatigue that causes a snap is irreversible. However, homeowners often wonder if they should replace just the springs or look into replacing the entire garage door system. Making this decision depends on the overall condition of your door and its hardware.

• Condition of the Panels: If the door sections are in good shape—free of cracks, dents, or sag—replacing the springs is the most cost-effective solution. A new set of springs will restore the door to like-new operation. However, if the door panels are sagging or taking on water weight, new springs may not be able to compensate for the structural issues, and a full door replacement might be necessary.
• Spring Lifecycle and Options: Standard builder-grade springs typically last for about 10,000 cycles (one cycle is one open and one close). If you have a busy household with multiple cars, you might burn through these in 3-5 years. In this case, we often recommend upgrading to high-cycle springs. These are larger or longer springs designed to last 25,000 to 50,000 cycles, offering significantly better long-term value.
• Opener Health: If the spring failure caused the opener to strain and strip its internal gears, you may be looking at a repair that involves both the springs and the motor. In scenarios where the entire system is aging (15+ years), investing in a new, modern door and opener package can sometimes be more economical than piecemeal repairs.

Staying Compliant: Local Codes and Seasonal Advice

Operating a home in Las Vegas presents unique challenges for garage door hardware due to the intense desert climate. The extreme heat can affect the viscosity of lubricants and the expansion of metal components, accelerating wear and tear on your springs.

• Thermal Stress: Metal expands in heat and contracts in cold. While our winters are mild, the drastic temperature shifts from day to night and the blistering summer highs can fatigue the steel coils of a spring. We use high-grade tempered oil springs that are more resistant to corrosion and temperature-induced stress, ensuring longevity despite the harsh local environment.
• Lubrication Needs: In dry climates, standard grease can dry out and cake, leading to friction that forces the springs to work harder. We utilize silicone-based or lithium-based garage door lubricants that withstand the heat without attracting desert dust and sand, keeping the coils gliding smoothly against one another.
• Safety Compliance: Garage door springs are under immense tension. Local safety recommendations strongly advise against DIY spring replacement due to the risk of severe injury. Professional installation ensures that the work complies with safety standards, particularly regarding the containment cables on extension springs, which prevent a snapped spring from becoming a dangerous projectile.

Why Choose This Service? Our Commitments to You

When a spring snaps, you need a solution that is fast, safe, and permanent. We distinguish our services by focusing on the technical integrity of the repair and the long-term performance of your garage door. We do not cut corners on parts; we use springs rated for the specific weight of your door to ensure optimal balance.

• Expertise in Counterbalance Systems: Our technicians are trained specifically in the physics of torsion and extension systems. We understand how track radius, drum size, and cable length interact with spring tension. This technical knowledge prevents common post-repair issues like cables jumping off drums or doors closing unevenly.
• Inventory Availability: We stock a wide variety of spring sizes on our service vehicles. This allows us to complete the vast majority of repairs in a single trip, without the need to order parts or leave your home unsecured while waiting for supplies.
• Safety Inspections Included: Every spring replacement includes a 25-point safety inspection. We check the integrity of hinges, rollers, and cables to ensure that the failure of the spring wasn’t a symptom of a larger mechanical issue. This holistic approach prevents future breakdowns.

Good Golly Garage Doors is dedicated to restoring the safety and convenience of your home with professional execution and high-quality components.

Restore Safety and Access With Professional Spring Replacement

A snapped garage door spring can instantly turn your daily routine upside down, trapping vehicles and compromising your home’s security. With Good Golly Garage Doors, you get more than a quick fix—you receive expert diagnostics, precisely matched high-cycle springs, and a safety-first process that leaves your system stronger and more reliable than before. From tailored measurements to full-system balancing and inspection, every step is designed to protect your family and your property.

If your garage door is stuck shut or you suspect a failing spring, don’t risk DIY repairs or delay essential service. Reach out through Contact Good Golly Garage today to schedule your professional spring replacement with Good Golly Garage Doors and get your door safely back on track.

Call now to schedule your garage door spring replacement and get your door back on track today.