How To Adjust A Garage Door Side Spring

For extension springs this is in the up position.

How to adjust a garage door side spring.

Adjust the springs on both sides of the door the same way. Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track. Retest the door balance as you did in step 1. To be able to adjust the springs the door must be in a position that release the tension on the springs.

Release the tension on the springs by opening your garage door all the way and securing it in place with a c clamp. If the door was closing too quickly move the spring to the next higher hole on the bracket. Adjusting an extension spring door. The torsion spring helps the garage door open and close easily.

This video will show you how to replace the extension springs on your garage door. Once the spring is free of tension remove from its track hanger. If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole. The springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door.

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. Tips for adjusting side mounted springs. There are two torsion springs at each side 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.

Brace door before adjusting extension springs. Then disconnect any existing safety cables and remove them away from the door springs. 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. If the garage door isn t opening or closing properly then check the tension on the torsion springs for needed adjustments.

This video will show you how to replace the extension springs on your garage door. This tension makes it easier to lift the garage door from its closed position. A garage door that is not attached to the springs can fall and cause injury.