Adjusting Overhead Garage Door Springs

There are two different types of spring systems for garage doors.

Adjusting overhead garage door springs.

If the door was closing too quickly move the spring to the next higher hole on the bracket. The torsion spring helps the garage door open and close easily. If the torsion springs do not increase in tension as the 1 4 turns are added to the springs then you probably have the torsion springs reversed. If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole.

Without the springs the door is very difficult to lift. Torsion springs are mounted directly above the door and need to be wound with special tools. This is accomplished by opening the garage door as fully as possible until it hits the stop bolt on the track. 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. Once the spring is free of tension remove from its track hanger. This can make the other parts of the garage door last a much longer time. There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door.

If your garage door slips down below the header after you have opened it you garage door springs need to be adjusted. Garage door springs are used to offset the weight of the door. Adjusting garage door springs is a common repair. Retest the door balance as you did in step 1.

When garage doors won t close all of the way or they close unevenly spring adjustment may be called for. Troubleshooting garage door springs. You must release the tension on the garage door springs before attempting adjustment or replacement. Adjustments to these types of spring should only be done by a.

If the garage door isn t opening or closing properly then check the tension on the torsion springs for needed adjustments. Garage door springs act as a counterbalance to the weight of all garage doors making them easier to open and close garage springs are under an extreme amount of tension and either stretch or torque providing enough force to help you move the door. If adjustment of the rear track hanger is necessary the door must be locked in the closed position because the weight of the door is supported by the rear hangers. Adjusting garage door extension.

Hold the garage door in this position by attaching a c clamp to the track at a point below the lowest door roller wheel.