How To Adjust Overhead Garage Door Springs

If the garage door isn t opening or closing properly then check the tension on the torsion springs for needed adjustments.

How to adjust overhead garage door springs.

If the door was closing too quickly move the spring to the next higher hole on the bracket. Once the spring is free of tension remove from its track hanger. Install a vertical two by four brace at the outer edge of the door to prevent the door from falling. To adjust torsion spring tension the door is locked in the down position.

Open the door fully to relieve the tension on the hinge springs at each side of the door opening. When two springs are used both sides should be adjusted the same. If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole. Should be made in 1 4 turn increments.

This can make the other parts of the garage door last a much longer time. Tension is reduced by removing turns. How to safely adjust your garage door spring. There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door.

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 springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door. 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.

Adjust the springs on both sides of the door the same way.