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Garage Door Extension Spring Repair in Colorado Springs, CO
Extension springs are the long coil springs mounted horizontally above the horizontal tracks on each side of the door. They stretch as the door closes and contract to help lift it when opening. Older garages and lighter residential doors commonly use this system. When one snaps, it releases a lot of energy fast and the safety cable threaded through it is the only thing keeping the broken spring from becoming a projectile — if there's no safety cable, that's the first thing we'll address.
Colorado Springs Garage Door Repair provides garage door extension spring repair for homeowners across Colorado Springs, CO. Call for a free inspection and a written quote before any work begins.
When to Call
When You Need Garage Door Extension Spring Repair
- One side of the door drops lower than the other when closing
- Found a coil spring lying on the garage floor next to the track
- Door opens but angles sideways and one cable has gone slack
- Spring has visible rust and elongation after years in an unheated garage
How It Works
Our Process for Garage Door Extension Spring Repair
- 1
Safety Cable Check
Before any repair work, we verify safety cables are present and intact on both springs — missing cables are a hazard we address immediately.
- 2
Both Springs Evaluated
If one spring broke, the other has the same age and wear. We discuss replacing both, because the second one typically fails within months of the first.
- 3
Spring Removal and Replacement
We disconnect the door, unhook the old springs, and install correctly rated replacements matched to your door's weight and track configuration.
- 4
Cable and Balance Verification
Lift cables are inspected for fraying, re-seated on the pulleys, and the door is checked for level operation before the opener is reconnected.
Colorado Springs Context
Why this matters in Colorado Springs
Many homes in older Colorado Springs neighborhoods — particularly around Broadmoor and the east side — still have extension spring systems from original construction. These springs are often 20-plus years old and well past their intended cycle life.
Straight Talk
About pricing & scope
Extension springs come in different weight ratings, and installing a spring that's too light means the opener does more work than it should. We match the spring to the actual door weight, which requires a quick measurement on-site.
What This Fixes
Problems We See in Colorado Springs
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