Port Coquitlam Garage Door Spring Replacement
Older Port Coquitlam doors often still run on their original extension springs. When a cold snap hits near the rivers, those are the ones that break.
- Torsion spring pairs on a standard double door run $350–$600 installed
- The job takes about 1 to 2 hours
- Older homes here often have extension springs along the side tracks
We call back to confirm a time. Or call 778-949-8578.
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Garage door spring replacement in Port Coquitlam usually costs $350–$600 for a pair of torsion springs on a standard double door, parts and labour included, and takes about 1 to 2 hours. Extension spring jobs are often in a similar range. Many 1970s to 1990s homes in Glenwood, Lincoln Park and Mary Hill have original extension springs near the end of their life, and cold mornings near the rivers are when they tend to snap.
- Cold mornings near the Coquitlam and Pitt rivers stress worn springs
- Do not lift or run a door with a broken spring
Signs a spring has broken
Most people hear it first. A loud bang from the garage, often on a cold morning, is the classic sign. After that the door feels very heavy, lifts crooked or will not lift at all, and the opener strains and gets the door up only a few inches.
Look above the door. On a torsion system, you will see a gap in the coil on the bar. On an extension system, a spring along one of the side tracks will be stretched out or snapped, and the cable may be hanging loose.
Once you see that, stop pressing the button. The opener cannot lift the full weight of the door, and running it can strip the gears or pull the door off track. Unplug the opener and keep the door closed.
Extension springs on older Port Coquitlam doors
Much of the city's housing went up in the 1970s and 1980s, and plenty of those doors still use extension springs that stretch along the horizontal tracks. Many are near the end of their life.
We replace extension springs with new ones and safety cables, or convert to a torsion system where it suits the door. Torsion springs sit on a bar above the door, twist to lift it and run smoother.
On a basement-entry house with the garage under the living area, a smoother, better-balanced door is also a quieter one.
Why we replace both springs and how the job goes
If your door has two springs, we usually replace both. They went in together and have done the same number of cycles, so the second is often close to failing.
Standard springs are typically rated for about 10,000 cycles, which is several years for most households. Higher-cycle springs last longer and are worth it if you plan to stay.
We fit the springs, set the tension so the door balances, check the cables, drums and rollers, and test the opener's safety reverse. Torsion springs hold a lot of stored energy, so please do not try this yourself. We also cover Coquitlam, Port Moody, Pitt Meadows and Surrey.
What we see in Port Coquitlam
- Older doors in Port Coquitlam often have extension springs near the end of their life.
- Cold winter mornings near the rivers stiffen doors and stress springs.
- Basement-entry homes in Glenwood, Lincoln Park and Mary Hill often have original doors.
- Newer hillside homes in Citadel Heights and Oxford Heights mostly use torsion springs.
- Cold snaps bring a jump in spring calls across the city.
- Citadel Heights
- Oxford Heights
- Mary Hill
- Riverwood
- Lincoln Park
- Birchland Manor
- Glenwood
- Downtown Port Coquitlam
More in Port Coquitlam
Door repairWe fix doors that are off track, crooked, noisy or damaged, including cables, rollers, hinges, tracks, bottom seals and dented panels.Learn more →
New doorsWe supply and install new residential garage doors, from single doors on laneway garages to insulated double doors on attached garages.Learn more →
Opener repairWe fix openers that hum, click, reverse or do nothing at all.Learn more →
Opener installsWe install new chain, belt and wall-mount openers and take away the old one.Learn more →
Remotes & keypadsWe program and replace remotes, outdoor keypads and car buttons, and set up smart controllers so you can open and check your door from your phone.Learn more →
Questions homeowners ask
Why did my spring break on a cold morning?
Springs wear out after a set number of cycles. Cold makes the steel more brittle and the door stiffer, so a worn spring often snaps on a cold morning. Port Coquitlam's colder nights near the rivers add to that.
What is the difference between torsion and extension springs?
Torsion springs sit on a bar above the door and twist to lift it. Extension springs run along the side tracks and stretch. Many older Port Coquitlam doors use extension springs, while newer doors in Citadel Heights and Oxford Heights mostly use torsion.
Should both springs be replaced at the same time?
In most cases, yes. They were installed together and have done the same number of cycles, so the second is usually close to failing.
Can I replace the spring myself?
It is not recommended. Torsion springs hold a lot of stored energy and can cause serious injury if a winding bar slips.
How long will new springs last?
Standard springs are typically rated for about 10,000 cycles, which is several years for most households. Higher-cycle springs are available and last longer.
Nearby areas
Before you call
- How to Check Your Garage Door Before the First Hard Frost in Maple RidgeA quick fall check can show a weak spring or stiff door before cold weather hits Maple Ridge. Here is what to look at, what to leave alone, and when to call.
- Weak garage door springs in North Vancouver: early signs before winterHow to spot a tired garage door spring before it breaks on a cold North Shore morning, and what a spring replacement involves when it is time.
- My Garage Door Spring Broke in Delta. What Should I Do Next?A broken garage door spring is a common autumn problem in Delta. Here is how to confirm it, what to leave alone, and how to get the car out safely.
Broken spring in Port Coquitlam
Call or send the form. If the door is stuck shut with the car inside, say so and we will try for a same-day visit when the schedule allows.