This tension makes it easier to lift the garage door from its closed position.
How much tension should be on a garage door spring.
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.
Garage door springs cost.
Plug end extension spring is a p528 28 in.
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.
Door with an initial tension of 165 lbs.
Raise the door using the handle on the outside.
Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track.
Garage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease.
Two p528 springs one on each side of the door can handle a 105 lbs.
Repair almost always means replacement but you might only need to balance the door and lubricate the springs.