Garage Door Spring Direction

Usually you will have two springs on your door which will be color coded.

Garage door spring direction.

One of the most common aspects to look for in the repair is the torsion spring wind direction. 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. In most cases you can determine the wind of your garage door torsion spring by using the color coded system on the cones at the end of the spring. Applying a tape on the winding bar ensures that it does not get off the cone when turning or stretching the spring.

This video applies t. Remember that you should stretch the torsion spring after turning it. Replacing your garage door torsion spring is by far one of the most common repairs you can perform over your garage door. Conversely those of a dual spring are in the middle.

Opting for the wrong wind can result in your garage door to completely stop operating. The color on the winding cone is to help identify on which side of the door the spring is to be used. A stationary cone and bracket are responsible for maintaining the spring s tension. Most of the time the end on the right hand wind is red and the left and wind is black as you can see on the graphic below.

To get the right spring for your garage door you need to know the difference between the two. Black winding cone torsion springs are used on the right side of the door and red winding cone torsion springs are used on the left side of the door when viewing the door from the inside looking out. Every spring in the garage door is set to a particular winding.