Once the spring is free of tension remove from its track hanger.
Spring adjustment garage door.
Adjust the springs on both sides of the door the same way.
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.
Garage door springs are used to offset the weight of the door.
Without the springs the door is very difficult to lift.
This can make the other parts of the garage door last a much longer time.
Troubleshooting garage door springs.
When garage doors won t close all of the way or they close unevenly spring adjustment may be called for.
If the door was closing too quickly move the spring to the next higher hole on the bracket.
The springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door.
How to safely adjust your garage door spring.
The torsion spring helps the garage door open and close easily.
Adjustment to torsion springs can be dangerous because they must be adjusted with the door down and the spring under tension.
There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door.
If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole.
Retest the door balance as you did in step 1.
Adjusting garage door extension.
If the garage door isn t opening or closing properly then check the tension on the torsion springs for needed adjustments.
Be sure to have all your tools inside before closing the door unless you have an alternate access door to the garage.