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Address: 76 Ashford, Irvine, CA 92618
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Extension Spring Replacement in Orange County, CA
A failed extension spring can leave your door crooked, heavy, or dangerous. Urgent Garage Doors replaces paired extension springs (one on each track), installs/renews safety cables, and re-balances/tunes your system so the door runs smooth, quiet, and within spec. We can also quote a torsion conversion if you want an upgrade.
✓ Safety-first: New or verified safety cables on every job.
✓ Balanced lift: Correct spring rate for your door weight & height.
✓ Quiet & aligned: Pulleys, cables, and rollers checked and tuned.
✓ Upgrade path: Optional torsion conversion for smoother, longer-term performance.
✓ Safety-first
✓ Balanced lift
✓ Quiet & aligned
✓ Upgrade path
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Your satisfaction is our priority.
What Is Extension Spring Replacement?
A repair that swaps the stretch springs mounted along the horizontal tracks (one per side) with correctly rated units and safety cables running through each spring. We set equal cable tension, align pulleys, and tune opener limits/force for safe operation.
Paired springs: Always replaced in pairs to keep lift even.
Safety cables: Required to contain the spring if it breaks.
Torsion conversion (optional): Smoother, quieter, often longer-lived.
Why Choose Urgent Garage Doors
One accountable team: Secure → measure → replace → balance → tune, led by a senior tech/PM.
Right sizing: Springs matched by color code/rate to your door’s measured weight and travel.
Full hardware check: We inspect/replace pulleys, bearings, sheaves, cable ends, and top brackets as indicated.
Clean, courteous work: Floor/fender protection, tidy routing, labeled parts, full walkthrough.
Immediate Actions (What to Do Now)
Do not operate the door if a spring or cable is broken—risk of jam or free-fall.
Keep clear of cables, pulleys, and top roller brackets—stored energy can release suddenly.
If the door is open, support/secure it and call us—we’ll make it safe and serviceable.
Common Scenarios We Handle
Door jerks or sags to one side; one spring visibly longer/broken.
Frayed or thrown cables, cracked pulleys, noisy top brackets.
Older doors without safety cables installed.
Frequent cycling households wearing through light-duty springs.
Request to upgrade from extension to torsion for better balance.
Safety & Site Control
Secure the door, unplug opener, set work zone, protect vehicles/floors.
Assessment & Sizing
Verify door size and weight, measure spring length/gauge, check color code, and inspect pulleys, sheaves, cables, and top brackets.
Removal & Prep
Detension and remove springs; replace worn pulleys/sheaves; inspect cable ends and S-hooks; correct track alignment if needed.
Professional Installation
Install matched spring pair with new/verified safety cables threaded through; set equal cable lengths, align pulleys, verify free travel.
Balance & Tuning
Adjust tension for neutral hand-lift; set opener travel and force; confirm UL 325 safety (photo-eyes, reversal).
Quality Check & Handover
Multi-cycle test; label spring specs and leave care tips; present torsion conversion option with pricing on request.
What’s Included
Door evaluation & spring sizing (weight/rate)
Matched extension springs (pair)
Safety cables (install or renew)
Pulley/sheave inspection & replacements as indicated
System balance & opener tune (limits/force) with UL 325 checks
Documentation (spring rate/length, parts list, service notes)
Costs & Timelines (What to Expect)
Typical duration: 60–120 minutes (single door); add time for pulley/top-bracket replacements.
Key cost drivers: Door weight/height, spring rating, hardware condition (pulleys/cables/brackets), and optional torsion conversion.
Estimate clarity: Line items for springs, safety cables, any hardware, and labor; optional torsion conversion priced separately.
Insurance & Claims Help
If failure followed impact or storm, we’ll provide before/after photos, measurements, and a concise narrative for your records/adjuster.
(Coverage varies by policy; not financial advice.)
Risks of Waiting (Why Act Now)
Personal injury from sudden door movement or spring recoil without cables
Panel/track damage from cable derailment or pulley failure
Opener strain trying to lift an out-of-balance door
Security risk if the door cannot close reliably
Methods, Materials & Quality Standards
Spec accuracy: Correct rate/length per door weight and travel.
Containment: Safety cable through each spring, anchored properly.
Hardware integrity: Quiet, sealed pulleys; sound top brackets; fresh cable ends.
Balance & Safety: Neutral hand-lift; opener force within spec; photo-eye/reversal verified.
Coastal OC: Corrosion-resistant hardware and treated cable ends.
Upgrade path: Clear option to convert to torsion with engineered sizing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do both springs need replacement if only one broke?
Yes—extension springs work in pairs. Replace both to keep lift and wear even.
What are safety cables and do I need them?
A cable runs through the spring to contain it if it breaks. We install/verify them on every extension spring job.
Will the door be quieter after?
Typically yes—new springs plus fresh pulleys and correct tension reduce rattle and squeak.
Is torsion conversion worth it?
Often—smoother balance, fewer moving parts, easier fine-tuning. We’ll quote both paths so you can compare.
How long do extension springs last?
Standard sets are ~10k cycles; high-cycle options can be spec’d, or consider torsion for longevity.
Can I use the opener with a broken extension spring?
No—risk of opener damage and cable derailment. We’ll secure and repair it properly.
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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.
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