Upland Garage Door Co. does garage door spring replacement in Upland with springs sized to your door, not pulled from a bin. The right spring matters more than any other part on the door: it decides how hard the opener works, how smoothly the door travels, and how many years pass before you call us again.
The same sizing applies whether we’re in Upland or serving Rancho Cucamonga.
Torsion springs vs extension springs
Torsion springs: the shaft above the door
Torsion springs mount on a steel shaft across the header and wind up as the door closes. They lift evenly, last longer, and are what every new door installed in Upland since the 1990s uses.
Extension springs: the pair along the tracks
Extension springs stretch along the horizontal tracks and pull the door up with pulleys. They’re common on older single-car garages near downtown Upland and Magnolia, and they wear unevenly.
Converting extension to torsion
If there is at least 12 inches of clearance above the door, we can convert an extension system to torsion during the replacement. The door runs quieter and the opener lasts longer.
Choosing the right replacement spring
Standard 10,000-cycle vs high-cycle 25,000+
A cycle is one open and one close. A 10,000-cycle spring lasts 7 to 10 years for a typical household; a 25,000-cycle spring uses heavier wire and lasts two to three times longer for a modest price difference.
Galvanized vs oil-tempered
Galvanized springs are coated and clean-looking but lose tension faster. Oil-tempered springs are black, slightly oily to the touch, and hold their rating longer. We install oil-tempered unless you ask otherwise.
Why we replace both springs on a two-spring door
Both springs have cycled the same number of times. Replacing one leaves a tired spring working beside a fresh one, which unbalances the door and shortens the life of both.
What’s included in a spring replacement
Springs, bearings, center bracket
The spring, new end bearings and a center bearing plate if the old one is worn, plus fresh cables if they show any fraying.
Door balance and opener force reset
We wind the spring to balance the door at mid-travel, then reset the opener’s up and down force limits so it isn’t fighting the new spring.
Spring replacement pricing by door size
Single-car doors
One spring, usually in the $250-350 range installed depending on cycle rating.
Double-car doors
Two springs replaced as a pair, typically $400-550 installed. Oversized or insulated double doors with heavier wire sit at the top of the range.
Frequently asked questions
What size spring does my door need?
It depends on the door’s weight, height and drum size. We weigh the door on site rather than guessing from the old spring, which may have been wrong to begin with.
Is a high-cycle spring worth it?
For a door used four or more times a day, yes. The added cost is small against doubling or tripling the time to the next replacement.
Can I replace a garage door spring myself?
We advise against it. Winding a torsion spring stores enough energy to cause serious injury if the bar slips.
Do new springs come with a warranty?
Yes. Parts and labor are covered, with high-cycle springs carrying the longer term.
Ready for a spring that lasts? Call Upland Garage Door Co. at (909) 858-7802.