How To Adjust A Garage Door Side Spring

The torsion spring helps the garage door open and close easily.

How to adjust a garage door side spring.

To be able to adjust the springs the door must be in a position that release the tension on the springs. Retest the door balance as you did in step 1. This video will show you how to replace the extension springs on your garage door. If the door was closing too quickly move the spring to the next higher hole on the bracket.

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. Adjust the springs on both sides of the door the same way. To adjust your garage door s side mounted springs first open your door fully and secure it in place with a c clamp below the bottom roller. This tension makes it easier to lift the garage door from its closed position.

There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door. Once the spring is free of tension remove from its track hanger. If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole. The springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door.

See below to make sure the door is secured before you work on it. Adjusting an extension spring door. Brace door before adjusting extension springs. Open it just as wide as you can without hitting the garage door opener s stop bolt and place a clamp on the track on both sides to keep the door in.

Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track. Then disconnect any existing safety cables and remove them away from the door springs. If the garage door isn t opening or closing properly then check the tension on the torsion springs for needed adjustments. 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.

Release the tension on the springs by opening your garage door all the way and securing it in place with a c clamp. With an extension spring door the goal is to take all the tension off the door before you even think about touching a spring you can do this by opening the door all the way and propping it up with a ladder. This video will show you how to replace the extension springs on your garage door.