How To Adjust Side Springs On Garage Door

Brace door before adjusting extension springs.

How to adjust side springs on garage door.

If the garage door isn t opening or closing properly then check the tension on the torsion springs for needed adjustments. There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door. To be able to adjust the springs the door must be in a position that release the tension on the springs. To keep the door from falling it must be clamped to hold it in place.

The springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door. This tension makes it easier to lift the garage door from its closed position. The torsion shaft powered by the spring lifts drums that easily winds cables connected with the doors at the bottom. The whole garage door apparatus is very economically and smartly designed.

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. Once the spring is free of tension remove from its track hanger. If the door was closing too quickly move the spring to the next higher hole on the bracket. If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole.

Raise the door and release the garage door opener. Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track. 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. For extension springs this is in the up position.

This enables the opening and closing of the garage door. 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. The torsion springs and all the related apparatus are situated at the top of a garage door. Tips for adjusting side mounted springs.

Release the tension on the springs by opening your garage door all the way and securing it in place with a c clamp. Then disconnect any existing safety cables and remove them away from the door springs.