Garage Door Spring Tension Release

If your garage door spring does need a replacement.

Garage door spring tension release.

Hold the garage door in this position by attaching a c clamp to the track at a point below the lowest door roller wheel. For pricing and availability. You can call our office at 503 730 0444 or send us an online request. You need proper tension on a garage door to operate the door by hand or with an automatic opener.

Place a winding bar in one of the holes in the spring s winding cone and release the tension one quarter turn at a time. We are washington based garage door specialists and service vancouver portland and surrounding areas. Garage door extension springs stretch to provide lifting power for the door. Clamping the door open will release the tension on the garage door opener spring on each side and allow you to adjust them.

Garage springs are under an extreme amount of tension and either stretch or torque providing enough force to help you move the door. You will find the garage door opener spring has a hook on the end that is hooked through one of several holes you will find on a plate on the side bottom of the garage door itself. 2 pack 18 inch winding rods for torsion springs 0 5inch diameter steel winding bars for adjusting or replacing garage door tension springs with rubber handle 4 6 out of 5 stars 161 14 99 14. There are several types of garage door springs to consider when replacing them.

If the tension is too loose the springs that help lift the. This video applies t. You must release the tension on the garage door springs before attempting adjustment or replacement. Here are the basic steps for replacing a broken garage door torsion spring.

This is accomplished by opening the garage door as fully as possible until it hits the stop bolt on the track. Dura lift ultra quiet 2 in 13 ball bearing 10 pack stainless steel nylon garage door roller. Many times the specialist can tighten the spring to increase tension which avoids a full repair. Garage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease.

Step 3 adjust tension. 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. Dura lift 0 243 in x 2 in left and right wound 2 pack green steel garage door torsion spring. Watch the video to make sure you catch all of the important details.