Spring repair · Floral Park, NY
Broken Garage Door Spring Repair in Floral Park
A spring that snaps usually announces itself with a sound like a gunshot in the garage. After that the door feels like it weighs a ton, and the opener cannot lift it. Here is what to do and what it costs.
Call 516-502-0039Torsion springs explained
- One torsion spring from $175
- $20 off spring repair
- Springs carry a 4-year warranty
- Same-day when a technician is available
Garage door spring snapped? Here is the short answer
Do not run the opener. Call 516-502-0039 and we will replace the spring: one torsion spring from $175, a torsion pair from $375, or a pair of extension springs from $195, minus $20 with our spring coupon. Springs are covered by a 4-year warranty.
The first five minutes after a spring breaks
- Stop pressing the wall button or remote. The opener can strip its gear or bend the door trying.
- Unplug the opener if you can reach the plug safely.
- Keep the door closed. If it is stuck open, keep people and pets away from under it.
- Do not pull the red release cord while the door is open: the door can fall.
- Call us and describe what you see above the door.
Two kinds of springs, two kinds of jobs
Most doors in Floral Park use one of two spring systems, and which one you have changes the repair.
Torsion springs
Mounted on a steel bar right above the door opening. They twist to store energy and are wound with special bars. Common on attached garages and newer doors. Torsion spring replacement details.
Extension springs
Stretched along the horizontal tracks on each side of the ceiling. Often found in older garages with less headroom above the door. Extension spring repair details.
Spring replacement prices in Floral Park
| Spring job | When it fits | From |
|---|
| One torsion spring | Single-spring doors | $175 |
| Pair of torsion springs | Two-spring doors, balanced replacement | $375 |
| Pair of extension springs | Side-mounted spring systems | $195 |
Starting prices before the $20 spring coupon. Heavier doors need larger springs; the technician confirms the exact price before work.
What happens on a spring repair visit
We measure the old spring: wire thickness, inside diameter and length. That, together with the door's weight and height, tells us the right replacement. Guessing the spring size is the most common reason a door ends up too heavy or too light after a cheap repair.
The new spring is installed with proper winding bars, the cables are checked for fraying and set to even tension on both drums, and the door is balanced so it stays in place when stopped halfway. Then the opener is reconnected and the force and reverse settings are tested.
If a cable is frayed, a roller is broken, or the bearing plates are worn, you hear about it with a price before we replace anything extra.
Why springs wear out
A spring is rated for a certain number of open-and-close cycles. Every trip up and down uses one. A family that uses the garage as its front door can use up a standard spring years sooner than a household that parks in the driveway. Rust, lack of lubrication and a door that has grown heavier from paint or added insulation shorten that life further.
In a village where many garages are unheated and sit at the back of the lot, the springs also go through big temperature swings. That is one reason calls for broken springs pick up when the first real cold arrives.
Standard or high-cycle springs?
Springs come in different cycle ratings. A standard spring suits a household that opens the garage a few times a day. If your family uses the garage as the main way in and out, a high-cycle spring lasts longer before it wears out, though it costs more up front. We can show you both options and price them before you decide.
Either way, the spring has to match the weight of your door. A spring that is too strong makes the door fly up and slam into the stops; one that is too weak leaves the opener straining. Correct sizing matters more than the brand of spring.
What a typical spring call looks like
You hear the bang, call us, and we ask a few questions to find out which spring system you have. The technician arrives, confirms the break, measures, and writes down the price: for example, a pair of torsion springs from $375, less the $20 coupon. After you approve it, the springs are replaced, the door is balanced and tested, and you are back to normal.
Broken spring questions
How do I know if my garage door spring is broken?
Check above the closed door: if the torsion spring shows a gap of a few inches between its coils, it has broken. Other signs are a loud bang, a door that lifts only a few inches, cables hanging loose, or an opener that strains and stops.
Can I open my garage door with a broken spring?
It is not safe to try. The door may weigh well over a hundred pounds without the spring, and it can drop suddenly. Leave it closed, unplug the opener and call us.
Should I replace one spring or both?
If the door has two springs and one broke, replacing the pair from $375 is usually smarter, because the second spring has done the same number of cycles. A door with a single spring needs only one, from $175.
Why do garage door springs break in winter?
Cold makes steel less forgiving and old grease thicker, so a tired spring often gives out on the first freezing mornings. Unheated detached garages, common in Floral Park, feel it the most.
Written by the Floral Park Garage Door team · 20 years of experience · Last updated November 2026