Garage Door Spring Repair in Minneapolis & St. Paul

Broken garage door spring in Minneapolis or St. Paul? Our certified technicians arrive with fully stocked trucks to complete most spring repairs in under two hours. And unlike most companies that install cheap 10,000-cycle springs, we use high-quality springs rated for 15,000 to 80,000 cycles. sS you won’t be calling us back in a few years. No subcontractors, no waiting around.

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Why Minneapolis & St. Paul Trust Rise & Shine for Garage Door Spring Repair

A broken spring isn’t just inconvenient. It’s a safety hazard. Springs under 200+ pounds of tension snap without warning, and when they do, your entire day stops. Whether it’s 7 AM on a Monday or Saturday afternoon, you need someone who shows up fast, fixes it right, and gets you back on track. That’s exactly what we do.

Same-Day Repairs, 7 Days a Week

We’re available every single day, including evenings and weekends. Most spring repairs are completed within hours of your call.

Fully Stocked Trucks

Our technicians carry the parts needed for 95% of spring repairs. Torsion springs, extension springs, cables, hardware. We have them on the truck, ready to go.

No Subcontractors, Ever

Every technician is a Rise & Shine employee. Certified, background-checked, and trained to handle high-tension springs safely.

Honest Pricing, No Surprises

Our technicians are paid hourly, not commission. That means honest diagnosis and fair pricing. No upselling, no pressure tactics.

Superior Spring Quality

We don’t use cheap 10,000-cycle springs like most companies. Our base springs are rated for 15,000 cycles, and we offer extended-life options up to 80,000 cycles. 8x longer than industry standard.

Emergency Service Available

Spring broke in the middle of the night? Door won’t close? We handle emergencies when you need us most.

What Are Garage Door Springs and Why Do They Break?

Your garage door weighs 150-400 pounds. The springs are what make it feel light enough to lift with one hand. They’re wound under extreme tension to counterbalance the door’s weight, and they cycle thousands of times over their lifespan.

Eventually, they break.

There are two main types of garage door springs:

Torsion Springs: Mounted on a bar above your garage door. They twist and unwind to lift and lower the door. Torsion springs last longer, operate more smoothly, and are safer than extension springs. Most modern garage doors use torsion springs.

Extension Springs: Located on both sides of the door, running along the tracks. They stretch and contract as the door moves. Extension springs are less expensive but have a shorter lifespan and can be dangerous if safety cables aren’t installed.

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Why do springs break?

Normal wear and tear. Most springs are rated for 10,000 to 20,000 cycles. If you open your door four times a day, that’s 7-10 years of use. After thousands of cycles, metal fatigues and springs snap.

Minnesota’s extreme weather. Cold winters make metal brittle. Hot, humid summers cause rust. Temperature swings from -20°F to 95°F put extra stress on springs, shortening their lifespan.

Lack of maintenance. Dirt buildup, dried lubricant, and rust increase friction. Springs that aren’t maintained wear out faster.

Improper spring size or installation. If the wrong springs were installed originally, they’ll fail prematurely because they’re working harder than they should.

Signs Your Garage Door Spring is Broken

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You hear a loud BANG like a firecracker

This is the sound of metal snapping and releasing stored energy. It’s loud enough to wake you up at night or startle you from across the house. If you heard it, your spring just broke.

Your garage door won't open at all

You press the opener button and nothing happens. Or the motor runs but the door barely moves an inch. Without functioning springs, your opener can’t lift the door’s full weight.

The door opens a few inches, then slams back down

Your opener tries to lift the door, realizes something’s wrong, and reverses. This is a safety feature that prevents damage to the opener motor.

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Your door feels extremely heavy when you try to lift it manually

Disconnect the opener and try to lift the door by hand. If it weighs a ton and you can barely move it, your springs aren’t providing any counterbalance.

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You see a visible gap or separation in the spring

Look at the springs above your door (torsion) or along the sides (extension). If you see a gap in the coiled metal, the spring is broken.

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Cables are hanging loose on one or both sides

When a spring breaks, it often causes the cables to come off the drums. You’ll see them dangling or wrapped around the pulleys.

The door hangs crooked or uneven

If one spring is broken and the other is still working, the door tilts to one side when opening or gets stuck halfway.

The door closes too fast

Without springs to control the descent, the door can slam shut dangerously fast.

Types of Garage Door Springs We Repair

Torsion Spring Repair & Replacement in Minneapolis & St. Paul

Torsion springs are the most common type found on modern garage doors. They’re mounted horizontally on a metal shaft above the door opening, and they use torque (twisting force) to lift and lower your door.

Benefits of torsion springs:

Last 15,000 to 80,000 cycles depending on quality (far longer than extension springs)
Operate smoothly with less jerking or shaking
Safer because they're self-contained
Take up less space in your garage
Better for heavier doors

Signs your torsion spring needs replacement:

Visible gap in the spring coil
Door won't open or feels extremely heavy
Loud bang or snapping sound
Door opens unevenly or gets stuck
Excessive noise when operating

Torsion Spring Repair

Spring Replace & Replacement

Extension Spring Repair & Replacement in Minneapolis & St. Paul

Extension springs run along the horizontal tracks on both sides of your garage door. They stretch and contract to provide lifting force as the door moves.

Extension spring warning signs:

Springs look stretched out or sagging
Door closes too fast or slams shut
One side of the door hangs lower than the other
Visible fraying or rust on the springs
Springs have separated or snapped

Extension springs are less expensive than torsion springs, but they have a shorter lifespan (7,000 to 10,000 cycles) and can be more dangerous. If a spring breaks without safety cables installed, it can fly across your garage at high speed.

We always install safety cables with extension springs. These cables run through the center of each spring to contain any potential breakage.

Commercial Garage Door Spring Repair in Minneapolis & St. Paul

more frequently than residential doors. They require high-cycle, heavy-duty springs designed for industrial use.

We handle commercial spring repairs including:

Rollup door spring systems
High-cycle springs for warehouses and loading docks
Multi-spring systems for oversized doors
Fire-rated door springs
Property manager solutions for multi-unit buildings

Our fully stocked trucks and efficient crew mean less downtime for your business. We understand that a broken spring can shut down your operations, so we prioritize commercial emergency calls.

Spring Repair

Why Broken Garage Door Springs Are Dangerous (Never DIY)

Garage door springs are under extreme tension. A standard torsion spring on a two-car garage door holds 200-400 pounds of force. When that tension releases suddenly, it can cause serious injury or death. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, thousands of people are injured each year in garage door-related accidents. Many of these injuries involve springs.

Our technicians are trained, certified, and equipped to handle high-tension springs safely. We replace springs every day. It’s not worth risking your safety to save a few dollars.

Springs can snap back with deadly force

If you don’t have the proper tools or training, a spring under tension can snap, strike you in the face or body, and cause severe injury. People have been killed trying to replace springs themselves.

You need specialized tools

Torsion springs require winding bars, clamps, and precise measurements. Using the wrong tools or technique can strip the winding cone, bend the shaft, or cause the spring to unwind violently.

Getting the spring size wrong makes things worse

Springs are rated by wire size, inside diameter, and length. Install the wrong spring and your door won’t balance properly. This damages your opener, wears out other components, and creates a safety hazard.

Improper installation voids warranties

Most garage door and opener warranties require professional installation. DIY spring replacement voids those warranties.

You can damage other components

When a spring is replaced incorrectly, it puts stress on cables, drums, bearings, and the opener. What started as a $400 spring repair can turn into a $1,000+ system overhaul.

How Our Spring Repair Process Works

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Step 1: Call or Book Online

Reach us at 612-482-6885 or book through our online calendar. We’ll get details about your problem and schedule a same-day appointment. If it’s an emergency, we prioritize your call.

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Step 2: Fast Diagnosis

Our technician arrives with a fully stocked truck, diagnoses the problem, and explains exactly what’s wrong. We inspect the springs, cables, drums, and balance to identify all issues.

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Step 3: Upfront Pricing

You get transparent pricing before we start any work. No surprises, no hidden fees. We’ll tell you if you need one spring or both, and why.

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Step 4: Safe, Professional Spring Replacement

We safely remove the broken spring using specialized tools, install the correct replacement spring for your door’s weight and size, and adjust the tension to perfectly balance your door. Most spring replacements take 1-2 hours.

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Step 5: Full System Test

Before we leave, we test the door through multiple cycles, check balance and tension, verify smooth movement, test all safety features, and make sure your opener operates correctly.

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Step 6: Maintenance & Prevention Tips

We’ll show you how to maintain your new springs, explain how to spot problems early, and answer any questions you have.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do garage door springs last?

It depends on the quality of the spring. A cycle is one complete opening and closing of your door.

Modern families use their garage doors as the main entrance to their homes. Between morning commutes, kids’ activities, errands, deliveries, and evening returns, most households cycle their doors 8-12 times per day or more.

Most companies install cheap 10,000-cycle springs. At today’s real-world usage rates, those springs are failing in 3-4 years. That means another service call, another day off work, another few hundred dollars. Much sooner than you expect.

Rise & Shine doesn’t use cheap springs. Our base springs are rated for 15,000 cycles, and we offer extended-life options:

15,000 cycles: Our standard option, which lasts 4-6 years at heavy use, 8-10 years at moderate use
30,000 cycles: Extended-life springs that last 8-12 years at heavy use, 15-20 years at moderate use
80,000 cycles: DuraMax coated springs that last 20-30 years at heavy use, 50+ years at moderate use

Minnesota’s extreme weather can shorten spring lifespan even further, which is why the protective coating on our premium springs makes such a difference. Cold winters make metal brittle, and humidity causes rust. The DuraMax coating protects against both.

When we replace your springs, we’ll explain the lifespan and cost of each option so you can choose what makes sense for your situation and usage patterns.

Can I open my garage door with a broken spring?

No. Absolutely not. Do not attempt to open your garage door manually or with the opener if the spring is broken. The door weighs 150-400 pounds, and without springs to counterbalance that weight, it can fall suddenly and cause serious injury. Forcing the door also damages the opener, cables, and other components.

Do I really need to replace both springs?

Yes. If one spring broke, the other has the same wear and will fail soon. Replacing both ensures balance, prevents another breakdown in a few weeks, and costs less than two separate service calls.

How much does garage door spring repair cost?

Spring repair typically costs $400-$500 for residential doors, depending on spring type and door size. We provide upfront pricing before starting work. Call 612-482-6885 for an accurate quote based on your specific door.

Why are garage door springs so dangerous to replace?

Springs are under 200-400 pounds of tension. If a spring releases suddenly during improper installation, it can cause serious injury or death. Professionals have specialized tools and training to handle springs safely. Every year, people are seriously injured attempting DIY spring replacement.

How long does spring replacement take?

Most spring replacements take 1-2 hours. We arrive with the parts on our truck and complete the job in one visit.

What's the difference between torsion and extension springs?

Torsion springs twist above the door and last 15,000-20,000 cycles. Extension springs stretch along the sides and last 7,000-10,000 cycles. Torsion springs are safer, smoother, and more durable but cost more upfront.

Can you convert my extension springs to torsion springs?

Yes! We offer complete conversions from extension to torsion springs, and many of our customers choose to upgrade for good reasons.

Why convert to torsion springs?

Safety. Extension springs can snap and fly across your garage at high speed if safety cables aren’t installed. Torsion springs are self-contained above the door, eliminating this hazard.

Lifespan. Extension springs typically last 7,000-10,000 cycles. Torsion springs last 15,000-20,000 cycles in standard form, or up to 80,000 cycles with our DuraMax coating. You’ll replace torsion springs far less often.

Smoother operation. Extension springs can cause jerky, uneven movement. Torsion springs provide smooth, balanced operation every time.

Better for your opener. Because torsion springs balance the door more effectively, your garage door opener doesn’t work as hard. This extends the life of your opener motor.

Less maintenance. Torsion systems have fewer moving parts and require less frequent adjustment.

Cost typically ranges from $400-$800 depending on your door size and the spring quality you choose. While it costs more upfront than just replacing extension springs, the improved safety, longevity, and performance make it a smart investment.

When does conversion make sense?

If your extension springs just broke and need replacement, it’s the perfect time to upgrade. If you have young children or pets and want the safest system possible. If you’re tired of replacing springs every 7-8 years. Or if your door operates roughly and you want smoother performance.

If you have extension springs, ask us about conversion when we arrive. We’ll explain your options with no pressure.

Do you offer warranties on spring repairs?

Absolutely. Our spring replacements come with warranty protection on both parts and labor. We’ll explain the warranty details before starting work.

How can I make my springs last longer?

Lubricate springs every 6 months with garage door lubricant, schedule annual tune-ups to catch problems early, keep springs clean and free of rust, and avoid slamming the door or forcing it when something’s in the way.

Can you repair commercial garage door springs?

Yes. We handle commercial spring repairs for rollup doors, loading dock doors, and heavy-duty industrial doors. We stock high-cycle commercial springs and provide fast service to minimize downtime.

Do you service garage doors in winter?

Yes! We repair garage doors year-round, even during Minnesota winters. In fact, springs often break in winter when cold temperatures make metal brittle.

Serving the Twin Cities and Beyond

We’re proud to serve homeowners and businesses all across Minnesota. Whether you’re in Minneapolis, St. Paul, or nearby, our team is ready to help. We bring the tools, the parts, and the know-how to get it done right.

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