How To Tighten Garage Door Extension Springs

You need to increase the tension in case the door can be lifted only with difficulty or if it closes faster than it should.

How to tighten garage door extension springs.

A garage door that is not attached to the springs can fall and cause injury. You need to lower the tension in case the door can be closed only with difficulty or it opens faster than it should. Brace door before adjusting extension springs. To be able to adjust the springs the door must be in a position that release the tension on the springs.

Adjusting an extension spring door. Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track. 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. 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 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. 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. See below to make sure the door is secured before you work on it. The way you adjust the springs depends on the type of issue.