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How do you adjust spring tension on a garage door.
If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole.
This can make the other parts of the garage door last a much longer time.
Garage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease.
Remove the locking pin.
You need proper tension on a garage door to operate the door by hand or with an automatic opener.
If the tension is too loose the springs that help lift the.
Once the spring is free of tension remove from its track hanger.
Start by removing the locking pin photo 1.
The springs should visually be in about the same position when extended fully door in down position.
Adjust the springs on both.
If the self closing door to your garage isn t closing hard enough to latch properly or the door slams shut you can adjust the spring hinge tension with a hex wrench and pliers.
Of course if you do not have enough tension in the springs and want to make manual opening of the door easier you may adjust the garage door cable into a tighter position also.
How to safely adjust your garage door spring.
The springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door.
For torsion springs only.
To avoid injury make sure the spring is completely free of tension before removing.
Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2.
How to adjust garage door tension.