How To Put Tension On Garage Door Spring

With locking pliers clamped on the torsion tube winding bars are used to wind the springs tighter to increase tension.

How to put tension on garage door spring. This video will show you how to replace the extension springs on your garage door. Adjustments should be made in 1 4 turn increments. If the garage door isn t opening or closing properly then check the tension on the torsion springs for needed adjustments. Tension is reduced by removing turns.

The garage door tension springs provide lifting force for the heavy door and are under tremendous tension get careless and they can hurt you. Unplug the garage door opener and clamp the door to the track. To adjust torsion spring tension the door is locked in the down position. This video will show you how to replace the extension springs on your garage door.

When two springs are used both sides should be adjusted the same. Garage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease. 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. If you use the correct tools and follow our instructions you can rebuild the entire torsion spring system in just a few hours without any side.

The torsion spring helps the garage door open and close easily. There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door. Open the door fully to relieve the tension on the hinge springs at each side of the door opening. Disconnect the garage door opener so the door remains closed.

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. Install a vertical two by four brace at the outer edge of the door to prevent the door from.