Adjusting garage door springs is a common repair.
How to adjust garage door springs.
If the door was closing too quickly move the spring to the next higher hole on the bracket.
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.
The springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door.
Troubleshooting garage door springs.
Garage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease.
How to safely adjust your garage door spring.
If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole.
This can make the other parts of the garage door last a much longer time.
Retest the door balance as you did in step 1.
If adjustment of the rear track hanger is necessary the door must be locked in the closed position because the weight of the door is supported by the rear hangers.
Torsion springs must be adjusted with the door in the down position.
Adjust the springs on both sides of the door the same way.
Once the spring is free of tension remove from its track hanger.
Adjust the spring into the proper position and make sure your garage door closes all of the way.
Garage door springs are used to offset the weight of the door.
Be sure to have all your tools inside before closing the door unless you have an alternate access door to the garage.
The other is attached to a pulley connected to the cable.
Adjusting garage door extension.
One end of the spring is connected to the garage door track or frame.
When garage doors won t close all of the way or they close unevenly spring adjustment may be called for.
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.
Detach the old spring from both ends and replace it with the new one and replace the pulleys as well if they are worn out.