How To Tension Springs On A Garage Door

If the door is hard to raise the tension at the hinge springs is too loose and the automatic closer must work too hard to raise the door.

How to tension springs on a garage door.

Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track. Garage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease. The technician will close the door ensure that it is safe then install and tension the new springs. Most garage door springs break when the garage door is opening.

When the spring breaks the door will become too heavy for the garage door motor to lift and the door will fall back to the floor with great speed and force. The torsion spring helps the garage door open and close easily. Use locking pliers or a c clamp to secure the door to the track to keep it from opening when you release the tension on the springs. There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door.

If the garage door isn t opening or closing properly then check the tension on the torsion springs for needed adjustments. This tension makes it easier to lift the garage door from its closed position. Raise the door using the handle on the outside. 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.

Disconnect the garage door opener so the door remains closed.