Best Garage Door Torsion Springs - It's all about HIGH cycles.

One of your garage door torsion springs just BROKE. But the other one is still holding strong. Now, do you replace just the one broken spring or both. If you have only one torsion spring should you replace it with two? Why not just stay with one? ... This video will cover some benefits of high cycle garage door springs. #garagedoorsprings #torsionsprings

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Some of the following torsion springs sizes will work for most garage doors. Yet is best to inquire a local dealer for high cycle springs.

Pair of 250 X 2" X 28" - 40" Garage Door Torsion Springs with Winding Bars (36.5)

Garage Door Torsion Springs 1.75’’(Pair) with Non-Slip Winding Bars, Coated Torsion Springs with a Minimum of 10,000 Cycles (0.207X1.75''X24'')

Garage Door Torsion Spring Steel Bearing 1" ID 2" OD

Pair of 218 X 2" X 21" - 33" Garage Door Torsion Springs with Winding Bars (25)

DURA-LIFT .218 x 2" x 26" Torsion Garage Springs (White, Left & Right Wound)

Garage Door Torsion Springs 1.75’’(Pair) with Non-Slip Winding Bars, Coated Torsion Springs with a Minimum of 10,000 Cycles (0.207X1.75''X26'')

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[stevebest]

Best video I've found so far on torsion springs. As a DIY'er even to my own peril; information is power.

[mtbbiker]

I replaced two 225-1.75-29 with two 234-2-31 which should give me higher cycle than the 225 spring but offers the same spring tension of 30 in*lb/turn. The .225 spring is rated at 17K cycles, while the .234 is rated at 27K cycles. Hopefully they will last longer. I used an online garage door spring calculator to determine the correct springs for my 16x7 door weighing 225 lbs.

[mechanic]

Good video, like most people on my street like myself go into the house thru the garage. I've had to replace the springs twice over 20 years. Garage door is insulated 16' wide. Not sure of wire diameter on springs. But will go with long life springs next time. People here that replace springs normally don't have them.

[lpwnage]

I prefer two when possible. If you watch some of the spring "kaboom" vids on you tube, you'll see why I prefer that. With 2 springs, the 2nd spring absorbs the shock of the first one when it breaks(and they all will someday). When you have 1 spring, well, stuff flies everywhere, lol.
When I did my friends, tho, I only used one because his door was so light(aluminum frame, fiberglass panels, about 70#) that the calculator could only do the math for 1 spring. I got the 2nd highest life cycle spring I could get according to the calculator. That spring should outlast me. ;)

[nikitta]

Thank you my friend I’m learning a lot with your videos

[fallen]

awesome video! what size would you recommend for wayne dalton 8000 garage door? my single torsion spring broke and im trying to replace it with a pair of high cycle torsion springs. old broken torsion spring size is .243 x 1.75 x 38. thank u for all your informative videos. God bless

[f.dt.f]

wow a 20 year old door and d like 20 -30 thousand cycles...its a wonder the door itself, let alone the springs has lasted that long ...I'd check the rollers and the hinges esp the end hinges...and the cables to see if the door is capable of lasting as long as a new pair of hi cycle springs...maybe time to get a whole new door.... cost of repeated repairs on a door that is worn badly over time may cost more than a complete new door.... maybe better to just replace all...get out your pencil and add up both.... nice new midland insulated door always adds value and improves the looks of your to work for a midland dealer) about the best quality I've seen...fixed a lot of doors that weren't worth the repair bill but they plugged the hole... if all you can afford is just a repair, its a repair that you get....just make sure that the door is worth the money your investing. how long is it gonna last ?...maybe the cheaper springs now and budget for new door in a couple years... does it need rollers and cables now to get it to the place where you can budget a new one or, do you add up the repairs and figure out its better to replace now or....ya ...the super springs sound good but...what it all boils to is it workin now and how long will it continue to work...how many service calls is it gonna take to get the rest of the door to the life of the spring?..can you even get parts for that make and model of door still?...and will they still be available when you need them?...just food for thought...
....hope everyone out there makes the right decision for them and their situation...

[pitcuz]

Awesome video. I have a 16x7 Wanye Dalton door that weighs 135 lbs and want to convert to 2 springs. I have watched some of your other videos and am ordering new flag brackets and Wayne Dalton cables, my question is what double spring would you recommend? Thanks

[ftcfpny]

Awesome video! Keep up the great work!

[doctordashiell]

Hi, what happens when a garage door spring breaks? Does the garage door come crashing down? Thanks for answering. Best regards, Nancy

[anthonygiacovelli]

Hey! If I convert my 7x8 wooden clad garage door to a high lift, does my spring calculation change to the vertical lift vs the door height? So, let's say I am now lifting my door 8ft, so I calculate as if an 8ft door?

[ISILENTNINJAI]

I have extension springs. Is it worth changing to torsion? And if so about how much is a reasonable price to change from extension to torsion springs? I got quoted 1, 200$ to change from my torque master extension system to a tensions spring system. Idk if that is over kill??

[stevencegla]

My company does 80k cycles life time springs

[MikeySee]

I have 2 torsion springs for my two car garage door. The house was built in 2004 and I moved in 2014. I’ve never replaced the springs and I’m not sure if the previous owner replaced them. I use my garage door about once a day. In the worst case if they are the original springs from when the house was built (about 20 years ago) or if they were replaced before I moved in (about 10 years ago), should I proactively replace them before they break?

[ghettonyc]

What size springs would you recommend I replace my broken single 250 x 2 x 30 to convert to a High cycle double spring setup? You mentioned a 218 x 1.3/4 x 31. What would that be if I wanted to keep the 2in diameter? Thanks

[ambull]

Do you recommend a specific torsion kit brand which includes the tube? I'm planning on buying 2 genie 6172 units. Doors are 7' x 8' each.

[mazenockaili]

Hi,
What torsion spring size is recommended on a 9x7, insulated, no windows, 120lbs garage door?

[lbsr]

Hi was wondering if I could pick your knowledge if I was to start a repair business after taking the online course what residential size springs should I have on hands thanks

[rickhayes]

What would the cost difference be between and 2 spring 10, 000 cycle setup vs 25, 000 cycles

[rossiwood]

Hi, I am converting from extension to torsion springs, I weighed the door and it weighs lb. 130, if I install a spring rated for lb. 140 would that be a problem ?