Proper Spring Tension For Garage Door

When two springs are used both sides should be adjusted the same.

Proper spring tension for garage door.

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. If the door is hard to raise the tension at the hinge springs is too. Raise the door using the handle on the outside. They come under tension when the garage door is closed to make lifting the.

The torsion spring helps the garage door open and close easily. Open the door fully to relieve the tension on. To adjust torsion spring tension the door is locked in the down position. This tension makes it easier to lift the garage door from its closed position.

Should be made in 1 4 turn increments. Disconnect the door from the automatic opener using the disconnect cord. Move to the outside of the garage. Tension is reduced by removing turns.

There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door. Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track. If you need to increase the spring tension hook the spring onto a lower hole on the track hanger.