How To Adjust Garage Door Springs Diy

Adjust the spring into the proper position and make sure your garage door closes all of the way.

How to adjust garage door springs diy.

How to safely adjust your garage door spring. Adjust the springs on both sides of the door the same way. If your garage door cable is at an angle or l. This video applies t.

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. This can make the other parts of the garage door last a much longer time. Once the spring is free of tension remove from its track hanger. Retest the door.

The cone is on the torsion spring on the left side away from the. Detach the old spring from both ends and replace it with the new one and replace the pulleys as well if they are worn out. If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole. If the door was closing too quickly move the spring to the next higher hole on the bracket.

One end of the spring is connected to the garage door track or frame. Hold the garage door in this position by attaching a c clamp to the track at a point below the lowest door roller wheel. Use a metal rod to stick in the first notch of the cone. This is accomplished by opening the garage door as fully as possible until it hits the stop bolt on the track.

Look for a reddish cone on the torsion spring. The other is attached to a pulley connected to the cable. The rod will need to be at least 18 inches long and 1 2. 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.

This video will show you how to repair a mis aligned garage door cable.