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Have you ever replaced garage door springs
Posted on 8/4/25 at 8:56 am
Posted on 8/4/25 at 8:56 am
I had a spring snap yesterday on my double garage door. I am pretty handy and just wanted to see if anyone else has taken on this task. I watched a few videos, and it seems pretty straightforward. I will invest in the winding bars for obvious safety reasons as opposed to using rebar or something else lying around the house. Any suggestions?
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Posted on 8/4/25 at 9:05 am to tigerrage08
I would highly recommend you NOT fricking around with them. Most services will replace them pretty cheap. You can lose some body part function messing with those springs. 
No kidding. They are cheap to replace and very dangerous
No kidding. They are cheap to replace and very dangerous
Posted on 8/4/25 at 9:17 am to tigerrage08
I've always heard terribly frightening things about messing around with those things yourself. I'd happily pay someone else to frick with that, and I'm a huge DIYer.
Posted on 8/4/25 at 9:28 am to tigerrage08
Nope.
100% call someone
100% call someone
Posted on 8/4/25 at 9:32 am to tigerrage08
Just had mine replaced by Doortech for $400. Far cheaper than a hospital trip.
Posted on 8/4/25 at 9:38 am to tigerrage08
i've done it myself, made 3 winding rods out of some half inch round stock bar.. i'm also an idoit.
Posted on 8/4/25 at 9:49 am to tigerrage08
I did mine. It was easy if you're not a moron. Just take your time and be very careful.
Posted on 8/4/25 at 9:59 am to tigerrage08
I've done most DIY things, this is one I won't mess with. If you've ever messed with any significant springs, they're scary.
Posted on 8/4/25 at 10:04 am to Motorboat
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I did mine. It was easy if you're not a moron. Just take your time and be very careful.
the main thing, safety-wize, is stay out of the line of fire. when winding, the rods can only pass in one location if it slips. just keep your body parts out of that line of fire.
Posted on 8/4/25 at 10:17 am to tigerrage08
I've done mine. I don't understand why everyone is set against it. Yes it can be dangerous but so is a chainsaw, you just have to be careful. The process is fairly simple if you are the least bit handy, just go slow and deliberate when winding the springs. When I ordered the replacement spring it came with 2 bars to do the winding. I felt safer with that rather than trying to rig my own. The biggest risk would be if one of the bars slipped out and released all of the tension at once.
Posted on 8/4/25 at 10:42 am to RC
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The biggest risk would be
Losing fingers, an eye and going to the hospital.
I do most things DIY but at less than $200 for hiring someone, parts and labor, it's a no brainer.
Posted on 8/4/25 at 10:43 am to tigerrage08
I've done a lot of DIY up to rebuilding fllooded houses after Katrina and replacing termite damage in structural area.
I WILL NOT screw with those things.
I WILL NOT screw with those things.
Posted on 8/4/25 at 10:53 am to Motorboat
quote:This. Watched a YouTube video and did it in about an hour. However, I'm very confident in my DIY skills. If you have any doubts, you should probably seek professional assistance.
I did mine. It was easy if you're not a moron. Just take your time and be very careful.
Posted on 8/4/25 at 11:31 am to tigerrage08
I'm a DIY guy, but I had a couple snap over the years. I dreaded calling someone to do it because I was afraid it was expensive. It was shocking how cheap it was. I wanna say like less than a hundred bucks, but that was a few years ago.
Posted on 8/4/25 at 12:03 pm to tigerrage08
quote:
Have you ever replaced garage door springs
I'm all for DIY for repairs, garage springs are one thing I leave to the experts.
Posted on 8/4/25 at 12:11 pm to tigerrage08
Simple job. Maybe don’t put your face right in winding path. Rebuild with a double spring so you’re not trapped next time it breaks.
This post was edited on 8/4/25 at 12:12 pm
Posted on 8/4/25 at 12:52 pm to tigerrage08
Same happened to me.....my two car garage door had the single spring snap, so the door was already down all the way.
I replaced my spring by watching the youtube videos and ordering the correct tools and parts.
You need to match your design with the proper spring tension and thickness because of the door weight counterbalance. I don't believe adding an additional spring is what is needed because you are doubling the force. Your door will go flying!
Just make sure your set screws on the pulleys are firm and when winding your spring, take your time and move through it slowly. 31 quarter-winds is what I applied based on my spring thickness.
Many are afraid here if you are not aware of what the force will do when a slip or weak set screw occurs.
I replaced my spring by watching the youtube videos and ordering the correct tools and parts.
You need to match your design with the proper spring tension and thickness because of the door weight counterbalance. I don't believe adding an additional spring is what is needed because you are doubling the force. Your door will go flying!
Just make sure your set screws on the pulleys are firm and when winding your spring, take your time and move through it slowly. 31 quarter-winds is what I applied based on my spring thickness.
Many are afraid here if you are not aware of what the force will do when a slip or weak set screw occurs.
This post was edited on 8/4/25 at 12:54 pm
Posted on 8/4/25 at 2:42 pm to tigerrage08
A few years ago, one of ours snapped.
I looked at doing it myself and I almost did, but the one thing that I just didn't know was when to stop/how tight is the proper amount.
I couldn't find that anywhere.
So, I called a guy and I think he was like $150 to come out and do it.
No brainer. Plus, when I do a project, there is a 95% probability that I do something to hurt myself. Rarely serious but cuts and bumps are the norm.
I looked at doing it myself and I almost did, but the one thing that I just didn't know was when to stop/how tight is the proper amount.
I couldn't find that anywhere.
So, I called a guy and I think he was like $150 to come out and do it.
No brainer. Plus, when I do a project, there is a 95% probability that I do something to hurt myself. Rarely serious but cuts and bumps are the norm.
Posted on 8/4/25 at 3:13 pm to tigerrage08
Yes. Twice.
It’s not that hard and use a little common sense. You will fine.
It’s not that hard and use a little common sense. You will fine.
Posted on 8/4/25 at 4:03 pm to Randall Savauge
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i'm also an idoit
I believe you. Good one.
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