Adjusting Torsion Spring On Garage Door Video

With an extension spring door the goal is to take all the tension off the door before you even think about touching a spring you can do this by opening the door all the way and propping it up with a ladder.

Adjusting torsion spring on garage door video.

This video will show you how to repair a mis aligned garage door cable. The springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door. Lift the door and check the balance. If the door lifts by itself or if it is hard to pull down you will need to unwind the springs.

There are two torsion springs at each side 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. If your garage door cable is at an angle or l. You can adjust the spring tension on a wayne dalton torsion garage door with a few simple tools.

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 is hard to lift or if it is too easy to pull down you will need to wind the springs. Adjusting an extension spring door. The torsion spring helps the garage door open and close easily.

This tension makes it easier to lift the garage door from its closed position. Please help support my channel so i can continue to make and provide the best possible video content for you to enjoy http www solwayplumbers co uk donate. Diy garage door repair and save money. Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track.

This can make the other parts of the garage door last a much longer time. This video applies t. How to safely adjust your garage door spring.