How To Adjust Overhead Garage Door Springs

Garage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease.

How to adjust overhead garage door springs.

If the door was closing too quickly move the spring to the next higher hole on the bracket. This is accomplished by opening the garage door as fully as possible until it hits the stop bolt on the track. Open the door fully to relieve the tension on the hinge springs at each side of the door opening. Hold the garage door.

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

Should be made in 1 4 turn increments. Install a vertical two by four brace at the outer edge of the door to prevent the door from falling. To adjust torsion spring tension the door is locked in the down position. You must release the tension on the garage door springs before attempting adjustment or replacement.

Once the spring is free of tension remove from its track hanger. There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door. Adjust the springs on both sides of the door the same way. How to safely adjust your garage door spring.

When two springs are used both sides should be adjusted the same.