Garage Door Springs Diy Repairs

Then measure the width and height of your door.

Garage door springs diy repairs.

These directions are designed for torsion springs mounted to both sides of an anchor bracket above the middle of the garage door as pictured above. Start your garage door spring replacement project by getting a rough measurement of your springs length and diameter. If not adjust the springs by adding a quarter turn to each spring until the entryway stays open during the test. Make sure the quote includes the trip charge parts and labor.

If it stays open at three feet the spring adjustments are accurate. Test the spring by lifting the door about 3 feet. Then ask for a price based on 7 19 lift cables and double life springs. This should take about 3 minutes and you don t need to remove the springs or loosen the tension to measure them.

After removing your tools and clamps test the diy garage door spring repairs by lifting the door manually. After successful testing reconnect the door opener. Lubricate the spring with garage door lubricant then remove the clamp from the garage door.