Garage door springs are the hardest-working part of your door system. Every time the door goes up or down counts as one cycle. Most standard springs are rated for 10,000 cycles — which sounds like a lot until you do the math.

How Many Cycles Do You Use Per Year?

If you open and close your garage door 4 times a day (twice to leave, twice to return), that’s about 1,460 cycles per year. At that rate, 10,000-cycle springs last roughly 6–7 years.

Families with multiple drivers or a home-based business may hit 6–8 cycles a day — meaning springs wear out in 3–4 years. Less frequent use can stretch life to 10+ years.

Signs Your Springs Are Near the End

• Door feels heavy or struggles going up
• Door doesn’t open all the way or falls faster than normal
• Visible gaps or separation in the spring coil
• Loud bang from the garage (a spring snapping sounds like a gunshot)
• Door is crooked or one side is lower than the other

Torsion vs Extension Springs

Most Pueblo homes with attached garages have a single torsion spring mounted horizontally above the door. Older or detached garage setups often use extension springs on each side. Torsion springs last longer, are safer, and provide smoother operation.

Should You Replace One Spring or Both?

Always replace both — even if only one breaks. If one spring has reached end-of-life, the other is right behind it. Replacing both at the same time saves you a second service call in a few weeks and ensures balanced tension on the door.

Can You Replace Springs Yourself?

We strongly advise against it. Torsion springs store enormous energy — 150–200 lbs of tension. An improperly wound spring can release violently, causing serious injury. This is one of the few garage door jobs that genuinely requires professional tools and training.

Spring Replacement Cost in Pueblo, CO

Spring replacement in Pueblo typically runs $180–$380 for a standard double torsion spring set, including parts and labor. High-cycle springs (rated 25,000+ cycles) cost more upfront but can last 15–20 years — worth considering if you use your garage frequently.

Get a Same-Day Quote

If your spring just snapped or your door is struggling to open, call (719) 664-0160. We carry torsion and extension springs for all door sizes and can usually be there the same day anywhere in Pueblo County.