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Garage Door Spring Repair in Mineola, NY
Springs carry the weight of the door. When one breaks, the door suddenly feels like a wall — and it should be left alone until a technician replaces it.
Short answer
A broken torsion spring in Mineola costs from $375 to replace; extension springs start at $175, depending on the door's weight. Leave the opener off and keep hands away from the spring. Call (516) 493-4681 and we'll replace and balance it.
Torsion and extension springs explained
Torsion springs sit on a steel shaft above the closed door. As the door comes down, the spring twists and stores energy; going up, it unwinds and does the lifting. Most doors installed in recent decades use them.
Extension springs run along the horizontal tracks on each side, stretching as the door closes. They are common on older garages with little room above the door — a familiar sight in Mineola's pre-war and postwar houses. Each extension spring should have a safety cable running through it, so a broken spring can't whip across the garage.
How to tell a spring is broken
- A loud bang from the garage, often on a cold morning.
- A torsion spring above the door with a clear split between two coils.
- An extension spring hanging loose or stretched out of shape.
- The door lifts a few inches and stops, or the opener hums and strains.
- The door is very heavy when you try it by hand.
Why the right spring size matters
Springs are matched to the weight and height of the door. For a torsion spring that means the wire thickness, the inside diameter, the length and the direction of the wind. Extension springs are rated by the weight they lift. A spring that's too weak makes the opener do the lifting; one that's too strong makes the door fly up or refuse to stay closed. That is why our extension spring price starts at $175 and depends on the door — a heavy wood door needs more spring than a light steel one.
Replacing one spring or both
On doors with two springs, both were installed at the same time and have opened and closed the door exactly as many times. Once one fails, its partner carries the same wear. We'll explain the difference in price on the spot and let you decide; replacing both usually saves a second visit.
Springs and cold Long Island winters
Spring steel doesn't like cold. A spring that has been fatigued for months often breaks on the first freezing morning. Keeping the coils lightly lubricated helps. If your door gets heavy daily use — a busy family, a garage used as the main entrance — ask about longer-life springs when we quote.
Why spring replacement isn't a DIY job
A wound torsion spring holds enough energy to raise a door heavier than most people can lift. Unwinding or winding one needs proper winding bars and a set order of steps. When something slips, the bar or spring can hit hands and faces. Online videos make it look like ten minutes; we'd rather you call.
Spring repair prices in Mineola
Torsion spring replacement starts at $375; extension springs start at $175, depending on the weight of the door. The price covers winding the new springs to the right tension and a balance check before we leave.
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Coupons may change over time; the technician confirms your final price before any work.
How a spring replacement goes
- You callTell us about the bang, the gap in the coil, or the door that won't lift.
- We confirmA quick description usually confirms a broken spring, and we give you the starting price.
- MeasureAt the house we measure the door and the old spring, then confirm the full price.
- InstallNew springs, balanced door, lubricated hardware, tested opener.
Spring questions
Can I open my garage door with a broken spring?
It's not a good idea. Without the spring's help the door is far heavier and can drop. Keep it shut, pull the opener's plug and give us a call.
How much does it cost to replace a torsion spring in Mineola?
From $375, including balancing the door. The final price depends on the spring size your door needs.
Why does the extension spring price depend on the door?
Extension springs are rated by the weight they lift. Heavier doors need stronger springs, which cost more. Prices start at $175.
Why do springs break in winter?
Cold makes fatigued steel more likely to crack, and stiff grease adds strain. A spring that has been wearing for months often fails on the first freezing morning.
Should both springs be replaced?
Usually it makes sense, since both are the same age. We'll give you both prices and let you decide.
Written by the Mineola Garage Door technicians · Last updated October 2026
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Call (516) 493-4681 during business hours, or fill in the form. We answer Monday to Thursday 7 AM–7 PM and Friday 7 AM–2 PM.
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