Garage Door Spring Repair & Replacement

Garage Door Spring Repair & Replacement

Serving the North Hills of Pittsburgh

The torsion springs on your garage door do nearly all the work in the raising and lowering of your garage door. Due to how important they are in this process they are frequently an issue and need to maintained  and/or replaced frequently. 

Saggy springs can quickly become both a safety and functional hazard. If you are concerned that you may have sagging springs, call the experts at Diva Garage Door today to schedule an appointment with one of our service experts.

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Types of Garage Door Springs 


There are two types of garage springs installed in overhead garage doors: extension springs and torsion springs.

  • Extension springs run perpendicular to the door itself usually above each of the tracks the door rides as it is opened and closed. Extension springs “charge” themselves when the door closes. They extend, absorbing energy in the process. They then release that energy during the opening of the door. In some cases a door will have a single extension spring that will be located between the tracks although this type of setup is not terribly common.

  • Torsion springs are installed parallel to the door, just above the door on the inside wall of the garage. Torsion springs “charge” themselves by uncoiling as the door is closed and then release that stored energy during the lifting of the door. Torsion springs store massive amounts of energy. You should always leave their installation and repair to the experts.

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How Can You Tell if Your Springs need Maintained or Replaced? 


  • Obvious rust and corrosion on the springs

  • Popping, creaking, screeching or other noises

  • Your door doesn't open evenly or smoothly

  • The springs are sagging or getting weak

  • You hear a loud bang from the garage door

  • Your garage door falls quickly while descending

  • The door does not open all the way

If your garage door springs need to be replaced or if your garage door system needs maintenance, call or message us today. Same day or next day service is available.