Torsion & Extension Garage Door Springs
Every garage door spring on a Long Island home is either a torsion spring above the door or a pair of extension springs beside the tracks. Here is how each type works, how we size it, and how to read the color on an extension spring.
- From $275 — One torsion spring
- From $475 — Pair of torsion springs
- From $325 — Pair of extension springs
- 5 years — Spring warranty
All Types of Garage Door Springs
We are specialists in every type of garage door spring system used on Long Island homes and commercial properties. Every door is different - the correct spring depends on door weight, width, height, track configuration, and headroom. We identify and install the exact right spring before ordering or installing anything.
Spring Types & Components - Quick Reference
- TS - Torsion Spring
- ES - Extension Spring
- DTS - Double Torsion Spring
- ETS - Early-Set Torsion Spring
- TMS - Torquemaster Spring
- OL - Open Loop Extension
- DL - Double Loop Extension
- CE - Clipped End Extension
- SC - Safety Cable
- LC - Lift Cable
- CD - Cable Drum
- BB - Bottom Bracket
- CP - Cable Pulley
- PL - Pulley Bracket
- CBP - Center Bearing Plate
- EBP - End Bearing Plate
Torsion Springs (TS / DTS / ETS / TMS)
The most common spring system on Long Island. Torsion springs mount horizontally above the garage door opening on a steel shaft. When the door closes, the spring winds and stores energy. When opened, it unwinds and lifts the door smoothly and safely.
Torsion springs are measured by wire diameter, inside diameter, and length. An incorrectly sized spring creates dangerous imbalance and fails prematurely. We measure everything before ordering.
- Standard Single Torsion (TS) - most common on single-car garages throughout Nassau County
- Double Torsion (DTS) - heavy or oversized two-car doors, common in newer Suffolk County construction
- Early-Set Torsion (ETS) - cones positioned differently on the shaft for specific track configurations
- Steel Rolling Door Spring - commercial overhead roll-up doors on Jericho Turnpike and commercial strips
- Torquemaster (TMS) - Wayne Dalton enclosed spring system inside the torsion tube - requires specialized tools
Extension Springs (ES / OL / DL / CE)
Extension springs mount along the horizontal tracks on either side of the door. They stretch as the door closes and release energy as it opens. Very common in older Long Island homes and garages with lower ceiling clearance throughout Nassau County.
Extension springs are color-coded by weight capacity. Installing the wrong color or weight creates dangerous imbalance that leads to premature failure and potential injury. We always verify door weight before selecting the spring.
- Open Loop (OL) - simplest connection at each end, easiest to replace, least durable under heavy use
- Double Loop (DL) - two coils at each end for stronger attachment, more resistant to stress fatigue
- Clipped End (CE) - most durable connection, preferred for heavier doors and high-cycle applications
Critical safety requirement: Every extension spring system must include safety cables (SC) running through the spring coils. Without them, a broken spring becomes a dangerous projectile. We install safety cables on every extension spring job - no exceptions, no shortcuts.
How We Select the Right Spring
Spring selection is a precise engineering calculation - not a guess or an approximation. We measure every variable before ordering or installing anything on your Long Island home.
- Door weight - measured after disconnecting the opener from the door
- Door height and width - standard and non-standard openings
- Wire diameter of the existing spring - measured with calipers
- Inside diameter of the coil
- Wind direction - left-wound (LW) vs right-wound (RW) torsion springs
- Cable drum size and track radius - standard, high-lift, and vertical lift
- Headroom available above the door opening
- Number of turns required for correct tension at the set point
- Cycle life rating required - standard 10,000 or high-cycle 25,000+
A spring that is even slightly wrong for your door will fail prematurely and create unsafe operating conditions. We get it right the first time - every time.
Extension Spring Color Chart
Extension springs are color-coded by the weight of door they are designed to lift. Matching the correct spring to your door's exact weight is critical for safe and balanced operation. We weigh your door before selecting and installing any extension spring - we never guess.
| Color | Door Weight | Typical Door Size | Springs Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Blue | 90 LB (41 kg) | 8x7 ft / 9x7 ft | 2 Springs |
| Tan | 100 LB (45 kg) | 8x7 ft / 9x7 ft | 2 Springs |
| White | 110 LB (50 kg) | 8x7 / 9x7 / 16x7 ft | 2 Springs |
| Green | 120 LB (54 kg) | 8x7 / 9x7 / 16x7 ft | 2 Springs |
| Yellow | 130 LB (59 kg) | 8x7 / 9x7 / 16x7 ft | 2 Springs |
| Dark Blue | 140 LB (64 kg) | 16x7 ft | 2 Springs |
| Red | 150 LB (68 kg) | 16x7 ft | 2 Springs |
| Brown | 160 LB (73 kg) | 16x7 ft | 2 Springs |
| Orange | 170 LB (77 kg) | 16x7 ft | 2 Springs |
| Gold | 180 LB (82 kg) | 16x7 ft | 2 Springs |
Always replace extension springs in pairs. Replacing only one creates dangerous imbalance and the second spring will fail shortly after. Color codes follow the DASMA chart (Technical Data Sheet 171); a color only narrows it down, so we still weigh the door and measure the spring.
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Same-day spring repair across Nassau and Suffolk County when a technician is free, Sunday through Friday (closed on Shabbat and Jewish holidays). 27 years of experience, the price in writing before any work, and a 5-year warranty on new springs. Not sure what you are looking at? Send Abby a photo of the spring on WhatsApp.
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