How To Adjust Single Torsion Spring Garage Door

How to safely adjust your garage door spring.

How to adjust single torsion spring garage door.

The springs extend along the shaft and work by twisting as the garage door closes by means of cables attached to each side of the lowest garage door panel. Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track. This tension makes it easier to lift the garage door from its closed position. If the door was closing too quickly move the spring to the next higher hole on the bracket.

Retest the door balance as you did in step 1. Once your garage door is secured remove the spring hook from the track hanger which will allow you to move the hook and adjust the spring s tension. Once the spring is free of tension remove from its track hanger. There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door.

If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole. The torsion spring helps the garage door open and close easily. To adjust your garage door s side mounted springs first open your door fully and secure it in place with a c clamp below the bottom roller. If your garage has torsion springs across the inside of the door opening you need a professional to adjust the tension.

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. They are written to help the diy homeowner and maintenance repair men replace a torsion spring that is mounted on one side of an anchor bracket above the middle of the garage door as pictured above. If the garage door isn t opening or closing properly then check the tension on the torsion springs for needed adjustments. This can make the other parts of the garage door last a much longer time.

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. Sectional doors and hinged doors are adjusted using a basic procedure for. This is a right wind spring mounted on the left side of the spring anchor bracket.