Release Garage Door Spring

However when you need to get your car out of the garage it may be necessary if you cannot wait for the repairman.

Release garage door spring.

When the spring unwinds the energy is released causing the door to rise. To remove extension springs open the garage door all the way and attach c clamps or locking pliers to the tracks on both sides to prevent the door from rolling down once the springs are removed. The size of the door and the type of spring system determines how difficult opening the door will be. Amazon s choice for garage door emergency release.

Extension springs are the most common type of garage door spring for residential use and can break after excessive usage. Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon. If you have torsion springs call a garage door professional to have the springs unwound safely. You must release the tension on the garage door springs before attempting adjustment or replacement.

Mounted horizontally above the opening garage door torsion springs are twisted as the door goes down storing energy in the process. Get it as soon as fri sep 18. A garage door should not be opened until the spring is repaired. Hold the garage door in this position by attaching a c clamp to the track at a point below the lowest door roller wheel.