Replace Garage Door Extension Spring Cable

As a side note you should replace both springs at the same time because your garage door won t close properly if one spring has more tension than the other.

Replace garage door extension spring cable.

Detaching and resetting a garage door costs 100 to 200. The new spring s diameter length and wire size or gauge must be the same as your old spring. Once in place disconnect the garage door. Slide the safety cable through the extension spring.

Broken garage door spring repair cost. Using a staple gun works well. Thread the safety cable through the spring and tie it to the vertical bracket. Repairing a broken garage door spring costs 40 to 80 for winding balancing and lubricating the springs from 85 to 185 to replace broken spring cables and between 120 and 350 for a complete spring replacement.

Start your garage door spring replacement project by getting a rough measurement of your springs length and diameter. Move the remaining cable out of the way. A safety cable is threaded through the spring to. Then measure the width and height of your door.

Open the garage door to remove all spring tension and clamp it in place. Purchase new garage door extension springs. If you cut off the excess cable you may need new cables the next time you replace your extension springs. Then ask for a price based on 7 19 lift cables and double life springs.

The easiest way to do this is to take the broken spring to a local garage door dealer or home improvement center so they can help you find an exact match. This will keep the cable from damaging the garage door as it opens and closes. Make sure the quote includes the trip charge parts and labor.