Garage Door Extension Spring Tension Adjustment

You can do this by opening the door all the way and propping it up with a ladder.

Garage door extension spring tension adjustment.

This should allow the door to close and not leave a gap. 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. If the door was closing too quickly move the spring to the next higher hole on the bracket. Secure the door in place.

This will reduce the length of the spring when it is stretched. Through the use of pulleys they perform the same function as the torsion springs. Once the spring is free of tension remove from its track hanger. 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.

Alternatively you may use two locking pliers for this purpose. Springs should be relaxed. Pull downward on the spring and reattach the hook at the lower end of the spring at the next link down the chain to increase the spring tension. If the door is secured in this way it will not fall while you are working.

Open it just as wide as you can without hitting the garage door opener s stop bolt and place a clamp on the track on both sides to keep the door in place. With an extension spring door the goal is to take all the tension off the door before you even think about touching a spring. Before you start actually adjusting the door push it up as far as possible. You will have to adjust the tension on that side.

Adjust the springs on both sides of the door the same way. If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole. They come under tension when the garage door is closed to make lifting the. This tension makes it easier to lift the garage door from its closed position.

This video applies t. Reattach the hook at the next link up to loosen the. This step protects you. Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track.

8 doors require a 27 spring that stretches up to 48 75 total length when to door is closed extension springs are a non returnable item call customer service if you have any questions. 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. Starting with our easy to use selection tool you can easily find the garage door extension springs you are looking for the 1st time.