A problem with the spring tension could cause the door to open or close unevenly improperly or at the wrong speed and adjusting the springs will likely solve the problem.
How to adjust garage door springs video.
The springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door.
With an extension spring door the goal is to take all the tension off the door before you even think about touching a spring you can do this by opening the door all the way and propping it up with a ladder.
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Once the spring is free of tension remove from its track hanger.
Garage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease.
This is accomplished by opening the garage door as fully as possible until it hits the stop bolt on the track.
You must release the tension on the garage door springs before attempting adjustment or replacement.
This video will show you how to replace the extension springs on your garage door.
Adjusting an extension spring door.
Retest the door balance as you did in step 1.
If the garage door isn t opening or closing properly then check the tension on the torsion springs for needed adjustments you may need to have someone helping you to adjust the torsion spring because it can be potentially dangerous.
This can make the other parts of the garage door last a much longer time.
How to safely adjust your garage door spring.
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If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole.
Open it just as wide as you can without hitting the garage door opener s stop bolt and place a clamp on the track on both sides to keep the door in.
This video will show you how to replace the extension springs on your garage door.