How To Adjust Overhead Garage Door Springs

There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door.

How to adjust overhead garage door springs.

If the garage door isn t opening or closing properly then check the tension on the torsion springs for needed adjustments. Open the door fully to relieve the tension on the hinge springs at each side of the door opening. The torsion spring helps the garage door open and close easily. The springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door.

How to safely adjust your garage door spring. When two springs are used both sides should be adjusted the same. 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. Hold the garage door.

This can make the other parts of the garage door last a much longer time. Adjust the springs on both sides of the door the same way. Tension is reduced by removing turns. If the door was closing too quickly move the spring to the next higher hole on the bracket.

Once the spring is free of tension remove from its track hanger. Install a vertical two by four brace at the outer edge of the door to prevent the door from falling. If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole. You must release the tension on the garage door springs before attempting adjustment or replacement.

To adjust torsion spring tension the door is locked in the down position.