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Address: 76 Ashford, Irvine, CA 92618
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Broken Spring Repair in Orange County, CA
A broken torsion or extension spring leaves your door dead heavy and unsafe to move. Urgent Garage Doors replaces springs to engineered spec (wire size/ID/length/wind or extension rate), equalizes cable tension, and tunes your system so the door runs neutral, quiet, and within spec.
✓ Upgrade options: High-cycle spring packages for heavy/high-use doors.
✓ Right spring, right math: Sized by IPPT (torsion) or rate/length (extension).
✓ Full balance & tune: Equal drum wraps, track alignment, and opener limits/force set.
✓ Safer, stronger: Matched pairs, correct cones, and verified safety cables on extension systems.
✓ Upgrade options
✓ Right spring, right math
✓ Full balance & tune
✓ Safer, stronger
What our Clients think about us
Your satisfaction is our priority.
What Is Broken Spring Repair?
A technical replacement of failed torsion (above the door) or extension (along the horizontals) springs. We install properly spec’d springs, set equal cable tension, true the shaft/pulleys, and balance the door so the opener isn’t masking weight. We finish with a UL 325 safety tune.
Torsion springs: Cone-mounted on a shaft; power the drums/cables.
Extension springs: Stretch along the tracks; must have safety cables.
Why Choose Urgent Garage Doors
One accountable team: Stabilize → size → replace → balance → tune in one visit.
Spec-accurate: We measure wire size, inside diameter, length, and wind; or extension rate/length.
Cycle-life planning: Standard (10k+) or high-cycle springs sized to your door and usage.
Coastal-smart: Corrosion-aware spring options and hardware for OC marine air.
Immediate Actions (What to Do Now)
Do not try to lift a door with a broken spring—it’s heavy and can injure.
Unplug the opener and don’t pull the emergency release with the door open—risk of free-fall.
Keep people away from cables, cones, and brackets (stored energy).
Call our dispatcher—we’ll secure the opening and schedule a safe, same-day repair.
Common Scenarios We Handle
Loud bang in the garage; door now won’t lift or only moves a few inches
Visible gap in a torsion spring coil or dangling extension spring
Opener straining/humming but the door doesn’t move
One old spring broke and the other is near failure (paired age/fatigue)
Heavy/full-view doors wearing out undersized springs early
Safety & Stabilization
Secure door, isolate power, set exclusion zone; controlled descent if stuck open.
Measurement & Spec
Identify door weight/size; measure wire size, ID, length, wind (torsion) or rate/length (extension); confirm drum/pulley types; plan matched pair sizing.
Removal & Prep
Detension remaining spring force safely; remove broken springs; inspect cones, shaft, bearings, drums/pulleys, cables, bottom brackets.
Professional Installation
Install matched springs (torsion or extension) with correct cones/ends; set safety cables on extension systems; anti-seize set screws; true the shaft.
Balance, Wraps & Alignment
Equalize drum wraps and cable tension; set neutral hand-lift; align tracks/back-hangs; verify smooth roller travel.
Opener Tune & Safety Verification
Set opener travel/force; run multi-cycle tests; perform UL 325 photo-eye and 2×4 reversal tests; document specs.
What’s Included
Stabilization & diagnostic (photos/notes)
Matched spring set sized to door & usage (torsion or extension)
Cables/drums or pulleys check; replace wear items as indicated
Balance & alignment (equal wraps, true shaft, track toe-in)
Opener tune + UL 325 safety verification
Documentation (spring specs, cycle option, maintenance tips)
Costs & Timelines (What to Expect)
Typical duration: 45–90 minutes single spring; 60–120 minutes dual/heavy or with hardware refresh.
Key cost drivers: Door weight/width, spring type/cycle rating, hardware condition (cables/drums/bearings/pulleys), coastal upgrades.
Estimate clarity: Line items for springs, any ancillary hardware, and labor/tune; optional high-cycle upgrade priced separately.
Insurance & Claims Help
If failure followed impact/storm, we can provide before/after photos, measurements, and a brief cause narrative for your records/adjuster.
(Coverage varies by policy; not financial advice.)
Risks of Waiting (Why Act Now)
Door drop or panel/track damage if moved without proper springs
Opener burnout or gear/sprocket failure from overforce
Cable off/drum damage from uneven lift
Injury risk attempting DIY winding/unstretching
Methods, Materials & Quality Standards
Engineering: Correct wire/ID/length/wind (torsion) or rate/length (extension); left/right wind verified; proper IPPT targets.
Containment: Safety cables on all extension systems; cone fasteners torqued; anti-seize on set screws.
Hardware: Inspect/replace end/center bearings, bottom brackets, drums/pulleys, and cables as needed.
Balance & Geometry: Equal drum wraps, true shaft, plumb/level tracks, precise toe-in/back-hang.
Coastal OC: Coated springs and stainless/galv. fasteners available.
Compliance: Documented UL 325 pass; opener force within spec; labels for spring specs/turns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to replace both springs if only one broke?
We strongly recommend matched pairs—the unbroken spring is typically near end-of-life, and mismatched torque can cause uneven lift.
What’s a “high-cycle” spring?
Springs with more steel (longer length/optimized wire) for 20k–50k+ cycles—ideal for heavy doors or high-use homes.
Can I open the door with the opener anyway?
No—without spring counterbalance, the opener can strip gears, bend rails, or fail.
How long do springs last?
Standard around 10k+ cycles; actual life depends on door weight, alignment, usage, and environment. We’ll size to your needs.
Do you service extension-spring setups?
Yes—matched pairs and verified safety cables; pulleys and cable routing inspected or replaced.
Will you tune safety after?
Always—travel/force calibration and UL 325 tests are included and documented.
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Proudly Serving All of Orange County
Address: 76 Ashford, Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: (949) 529-7743
Hours: Open 24 hours
Email: office@urgentgaragedoors.com
Urgent Garage Doors is Irvine-based and available 24/7 for residential and commercial service across Orange County. We provide new garage door installation, smart opener setup, broken spring replacement, off-track door repair, cable & roller replacement, panel swaps, sensor fixes, and full opener repair & maintenance—fast, professional, and backed by warranty.
Proudly serving Irvine, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Orange, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Fullerton, Yorba Linda, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, San Clemente, and surrounding neighborhoods.
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