How To Replace A Garage Door Spring Tensioner

Disconnect the garage door opener so the door remains closed.

How to replace a garage door spring tensioner.

My buddy ed had a garage door spring break after 20 years and he was initially intimidated by people telling him how dangerous they are to replace and tha. Hold the garage door in this position by attaching a c clamp to the track at a point below the lowest door roller wheel. You must release the tension on the garage door springs before attempting adjustment or replacement. Unplug the opener and clamp the garage door to the track so that the door cannot open when the tension is released on the springs.

This video applies t. Larger commercial and industrial overhead garage door torsion springs are stretched as much as an inch. Unplug the garage door opener and clamp the door to the track. If the garage door spring snakes after tightening the set screws repeat the process and stretch the spring half as much as before.

Can you repair a garage door tension spring yourself. 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. Residential torsion springs are stretched 1 8 to 1 4. This is accomplished by opening the garage door as fully as possible until it hits the stop bolt on the track.