Garage door springs cost.
How much tension should be on a garage door spring.
Raise the door using the handle on the outside.
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 spring repair costs an average of 250 for both materials and labor with a typical range between 150 and 350 which includes replacing two springs for multi door garages or installs needing other components replaced you might pay up to 500.
If the door is hard to raise the tension at the hinge springs is too loose and the automatic closer must work too hard to raise the door.
Two p528 springs one on each side of the door can handle a 105 lbs.
Door with an initial tension of 165 lbs.
The springs extend along the shaft and work by twisting as the garage door closes by means of cables attached to each side of the lowest garage door panel.
Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track.
Repair almost always means replacement but you might only need to balance the door and lubricate the springs.
Garage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease.