How To Put Tension On A Garage Door Spring

Use locking pliers or a c clamp to secure the door to the track to keep it from opening when you release the tension on the springs.

How to put tension on a garage door spring.

This tension makes it easier to lift the garage door from its closed position. Garage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease. 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 springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door.

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Open the door fully to relieve the tension on the hinge springs at each side of the door opening. Disconnect the garage door opener so the door remains closed. This video will show you how to replace the extension springs on your garage door. This video will show you how to replace the extension springs on your garage door.

There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door. If the garage door isn t opening or closing properly then check the tension on the torsion springs for needed adjustments. Install a vertical two by four brace at the outer edge of the door to prevent the door from.