This can make the other parts of the garage door last a much longer time.
How to adjust overhead garage door springs.
Tension is reduced by removing turns.
There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door.
Should be made in 1 4 turn increments.
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.
The torsion spring helps the garage door open and close easily.
If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole.
How to safely adjust your garage door spring.
Install a vertical two by four brace at the outer edge of the door to prevent the door from falling.
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.
To adjust torsion spring tension the door is locked in the down position.
Garage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease.
If the door was closing too quickly move the spring to the next higher hole on the bracket.
Adjust the springs on both sides of the door the same way.
Hold the garage door.
The springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door.
Open the door fully to relieve the tension on the hinge springs at each side of the door opening.