How To Change Extension Springs On A Garage Door

This video will show you how to replace the extension springs on your garage door.

How to change extension springs on a garage door.

The easiest way to do this is to take the broken spring to a local garage door dealer or home improvement center so they can help you find an exact match. Be sure the door is open and supported when doing this. Extension springs are attached to a pulley and i bolt. If the coils are distended and irregular when the spring is extended then it needs to be replaced.

The new spring s diameter length and wire size or gauge must be the same as your old spring. If the extension springs are not the same length open the garage door and change the location of one of the s hooks so that when you close the door both springs are the same length. You can see this when your garage door is in the closed position. Spotting a bad garage door extension spring is easy.

How to replace a garage door extension spring. Spotting and removing a bad garage door extension spring. Purchase new garage door extension springs.