When you have the multiple springs on each side of your one-piece garage door, they will almost never break at the same time. If they are all the same age, they will break in close proximity to time to each other. A do-it-yourself homeowner with some experience replacing these extension springs will probably always have a few of these springs on hand and just replace them whenever they break. It is not uncommon for me to see never-used springs laying in a corner of someone’s garage.
Consider the Age of Your Springs
If you have not lived in your home long enough to know how old your one-piece door springs are, then when a spring breaks, you should probably replace them all. This is because if you have to call out a garage door technician to replace one broken spring, it will cost more than if he just replaces them all at one time. And it doesn’t take long at all; I think the fastest time I have ever changed all four springs is about 10 minutes.
Cost-Effective Solutions
If a door company comes to your home four different times, that’s four service call charges that could add up to $500, not including the cost of the springs. You should pay $200-$300 dollars to replace four springs. Prices could vary if you have stronger than your normal 728c springs. The other option could add up to $500-$700, so you can see the difference. Anytime you have a broken spring on a garage door and don’t know how old the other spring is, it’s best to replace them all and save yourself more hassle.
Finding Replacement Springs
Door springs are not easy to find, so if you cannot easily locate them in stores like Home Depot or Lowe’s, sometimes lumber yards will carry the springs specifically for wood one-piece garage doors. You might want to check at those types of places as well. If those two options fail, then there is always the Internet, which should be your last resort for finding extension springs.
DIY Spring Replacement Tips
If you are attempting to replace the springs yourself, make sure you check the internet for information on how to safely do this. YouTube is a great source for this kind of information. Always remember that when a one-piece door is in the up position, the springs are not fully loaded but can be slightly loaded. Therefore, you should still be careful.
Safety First: Always Prioritize Your Well-Being
Removing springs should always be done with the door in the up position. Always respect garage door springs, no matter what kind they are, and ensure that you have the right information before you start to adjust or remove any screws or bolts that are attached to a spring system. I also recommend using safety goggles when dealing with garage door springs of any kind.