Based on the photo it's likely they framed all that out, so you'll need to add drywall and floor trim for the sections of wall that you'll regain. You'll want to cap and seal the chimney, ideally at the top where it vents to atmosphere so you don't have any cold/hot most air condensing inside. Definitely cut off the gas. If it's electric, then I'd use that circuit to add an outlet in your new wall section.

Looks like gas with a blower fan so youll need both capped off/ add an outlet. It's possible it may have a fresh air vent going through the wall and you'll need some siding repair as well. It certainly could be removed diy and then some drywall, paint, and baseboard work will have it taken care of, but be prepared to get some help if it's beyond your skill set

Did same! Got tools and springs from Amazon. Watched tons of videos. Esp safety part.

I am in the do it yourself but respect that shit camp. I’ve done tons of overhead door springs. All on one job, big warehouse 50 doors, 50 dock levelers. Have a partner working the other side, have all your bars n tools at the ready, respect that that shit can kill you right now! And work slow n deliberate. You’ll be alright

Wight your door with no spring tension on it and find springs that are suitable for that weight.

I always get them on ebay. It'll take 2-4 days to get them usually.

Do you have a heavy door or is it just lightweight steel or aluminum? If it's just a lightweight door, you may just need to open it by hand for now until they are shipped to you.

My doors weight 380 lbs and I can't even open it when only 1 spring is broken. We don't have a door that leads into the garage so this door gets opened and closed probably 25 times a day. the first time it broke was at the end so I removed the 1.5" of broken spring while I waited for a replacement. I never changed it out and about 6 months later, it broke gain and that's when I finally changed both out.

I don't disbelieve you but it is an odd size given most garage door configurations.

It’s x25… it’s painted on the existing spring.

https://www.garagedoorsupplyco.com/

But I think you'll find that it is 225x2x26.

Why? Because if you pay attention it is no big deal and about $300 cheaper to do it yourself. That’s why

We had a moron put a replacement on that was about 1/4 less ass long as the original and it didn’t last 2 years. When we had the next one put on I made them make it twice as long……..12 years later and a new motherboard on the opener and it’s still working fine so……yeah try and tell us how smart you are!!!! FO!

Call a local company and they'll replace it same day.

I replaced both springs on my door last month. They were a couple inches longer than the previous ones, totally fine. Like they say, it’s a big risk as a DIY. I watched a good YouTube video over and over, ordered the proper tools. Cost about $150 total.

Why man why. I’m a handyman , my dad was a handyman, and have remodeled several homes. We NEVER touch torsion springs. Let a pro do it. Even pros are injured by this.

If they are the same size and too long, you end up winding extra turns on them and they will not last longer. If the wire size is larger and they are the correct length and torque, they will last longer.

Called a few today… they have it but won’t sell to the public but quoted me 480 to come fix it. 🤣

Have you tried a garage door shop? They stock many springs and usually will sell them for DIY.

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I fuck around with industrial machinery every day for work.

We don't use springs.

I ain't surviving fuck around and find out voltage capacitors to come home and die to a shitty garage spring. Good luck bud.

I’ve done probably 8 or 9 of them for myself and family. Take your time, use winding bars and bottom the winding bar in the hole, vice grips in the right spots.

Respect physics and you’ll do fine.

I'm cheap as shit.

I won't touch a garage spring because I enjoy being alive.

If you have to ask questions about it, you don't know enough to be sure you won't unalive yourself.

Don't recommend.

I can find anything online. I need to get these locally. I need this fixed ASAP.

https://www.thespringfactoryonline.com/torsionsprings/garage-door-torsion-springs-p87010440

No, not wanting to do that at all. Just thinking if longer is better or more suitable (sounds like it is).

Do Not get clever and trim them. The ends are annealed. Spring tempered ends will shatter.

Just be careful.

The longer they are the longer they will last