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Garage Door Spring Repair in Wellesley, MA

A snapped spring is the number-one reason a garage door suddenly stops working. We replace torsion and extension springs the same day — safely, in pairs, and with the right cycle rating for your door.

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If your garage door drops fast, feels impossibly heavy, or simply will not budge, a broken spring is almost always the culprit — and it is the one repair you should never attempt yourself.

Garage door springs are wound under enormous tension and carry nearly the entire weight of the door. In Wellesley's climate, cold snaps accelerate the metal fatigue that causes springs to fail, which is why we get a wave of spring calls during the first hard freeze every winter. Our technicians arrive with the correct torsion and extension springs already on the van and finish most replacements in under an hour.

How We Replace a Broken Spring

1
Measure and match
We measure wire size, inside diameter, and length to match the exact spring your door needs — the wrong spring throws off the balance and shortens its life.
2
Release tension safely
Using proper winding bars and lockdowns, our technician safely unloads the old spring under tension — the step where DIY attempts cause the most serious injuries.
3
Replace in pairs
On two-spring systems we replace both at once. When one fails, the other is close behind, and a matched pair keeps the door balanced and the opener protected.
4
Balance and test
We wind the new springs to spec, balance the door by hand, lubricate the hardware, and confirm smooth, quiet travel before we leave.

Signs Your Spring Has Failed

A loud bang from the garage — a snapping spring is unmistakable
A clear two-to-three inch gap in the coil above the door
The door opens a few inches then stops
The door feels extremely heavy to lift by hand
The opener strains, hums, or reverses partway up
Crooked or jerky movement as the door travels

What to Expect

$150–$280
Typical torsion spring replacement, parts + labor
45–90 min
Most spring jobs done in one visit
~10,000
Cycles before a standard spring wears out

Pricing depends on spring type, size, and whether you have a single- or dual-spring setup. High-cycle springs cost a bit more upfront but last far longer — a smart upgrade for busy households that run the door many times a day. We quote the full price before any work starts.

Why Trust Harris with Spring Work

Spring replacement is precise, high-tension work, and it is where experience matters most. Our Wellesley-based technicians have replaced thousands of torsion and extension springs across MetroWest, always using safety cables on extension systems and correctly rated springs on torsion systems. We never leave a door out of balance or an opener fighting a weak spring — and every replacement is backed by our parts and labor warranty.

Broken spring? Do not force the door — call us.
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Spring Repair FAQs

You should not. Without a working spring the door can weigh 150–400 lbs, and forcing it open by hand or with the opener risks dropping the door, bending the track, or burning out the motor. Leave it where it is and call us — operating a door on a broken spring is unsafe.
A standard spring is rated for roughly 10,000 open-close cycles, which works out to about 7–12 years for an average household. Homes that use the garage as the main entrance cycle the door far more often and may see springs wear out sooner. High-cycle springs rated for 20,000+ cycles are available if you want longer life.
Springs fail from accumulated metal fatigue, and the final break almost always happens cold — which is why so many let go on a freezing Wellesley morning. Rust, lack of lubrication, and an undersized spring all speed up the process. The break itself is sudden, but the wear leading to it builds over years.
On a two-spring door we strongly recommend replacing both. The springs share the load and age together, so when one snaps the other is usually near the end of its life. Replacing the pair keeps the door balanced, avoids a second service call within months, and protects your opener.
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