How To Tension Springs On A Garage Door

This tension makes it easier to lift the garage door from its closed position.

How to tension springs on a garage door.

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 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. Raise the door using the handle on the outside. 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.

The technician will close the door ensure that it is safe then install and tension the new springs. The torsion spring helps the garage door open and close easily. Most garage door springs break when the garage door is opening. If the garage door isn t opening or closing properly then check the tension on the torsion springs for needed adjustments.

Unplug the garage door opener and clamp the door to the track. Garage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease. Disconnect the garage door opener so the door remains closed. There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door.

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.