Without the springs the door is very difficult to lift.
Single spring garage door adjustment.
When garage doors won t close all of the way or they close unevenly spring adjustment may be called for.
You will be winding up on the torsion spring.
At this point you will wind the springs.
Adjustment to torsion springs can be dangerous because they must be adjusted with the door down and the spring under tension.
Torsion springs must be adjusted with the door in the down position.
Garage door springs are used to offset the weight of the door.
How to safely adjust your garage door spring.
Troubleshooting garage door springs.
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.
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This can make the other parts of the garage door last a much longer time.
Once the spring is free of tension remove from its track hanger.
Be sure to have all your tools inside before closing the door unless you have an alternate access door to the garage.
Adjust the springs on both sides of the door the same way.
If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole.
Begin by turning the spring up 1 4 turn until it meets resistance.
Adjusting garage door springs is a common repair.
Retest the door balance as you did in step 1.
Many garage door servicemen mark the springs with chalk or paint but you can probably wind the springs in the time it would take me to explain how to read the marks.