Garage Door Torsion Spring Adjustment Video

In this video we show how to replace standard garage door torsion springs.

Garage door torsion spring adjustment video.

The springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door. The torsion spring helps the garage door open and close easily. Be sure to have all your tools inside before closing the door unless you have an alternate access door to the garage. Adjustment to torsion springs can be dangerous because they must be adjusted with the door down and the spring under tension.

D x 23 in. Wire x 2 in. Torsion springs must be adjusted with the door in the down position. If the torsion springs do not increase in tension as the 1 4 turns are added to the springs then you probably have the torsion springs reversed.

To adjust your garage door s side mounted springs first open your door fully and secure it in place with a c clamp below the bottom roller. L torsion springs in yellow left and right wound pair for sectional garage doors with 204 reviews and the dura lift 0 225 in. There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door. D x 27 in.

Diy garage door repair and save money. L torsion springs in red left and right wound pair for sectional garage doors with 198. Some of the most reviewed garage door torsion springs are the dura lift 0 207 in. This video will show you how to repair a mis aligned garage door cable.

If your garage door cable is at an angle or l. This video applies t. How to safely adjust your garage door spring. If the garage door isn t opening or closing properly then check the tension on the torsion springs for needed adjustments.

This can make the other parts of the garage door last a much longer time. Once your garage door is secured remove the spring hook from the track hanger which will allow you to move the hook and adjust the spring s tension.