Overhead Garage Door Torsion Spring Adjustment

Professional installation is recommended.

Overhead garage door torsion spring adjustment.

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. Sure to have all your tools inside before closing the door unless you have an. To adjust torsion spring tension the door is locked in the down position. The cone is on the torsion spring on the left side away from the center of the garage door.

Both the winding and stationary cones are professionally installed for safe operation. These springs help push the door up and keep the full load off the garage door opener. Torsion springs extension springs and other garage door hardware can cause serious injury or death if not handled and installed properly. Look for a reddish cone on the torsion spring.

Torsion springs must be adjusted with the door in the down position. You likely need new garage door torsion springs. With locking pliers clamped on the torsion tube winding bars are used to wind the springs tighter to increase tension. With the door propped open take the s hook out of the support and tighten or loosen the cable as needed.

Adjusting garage door torsion springs should not be attempted by most homeowners. The problem is that they have to be worked on when the door is down and the springs are under tension. The cable is attached to the door and runs to an s hook that attaches to the track support. Do not attempt to install springs or hardware yourself unless you have the proper tools reasonable mechanical aptitude and experience and upper arm strength.

See door repair and overhead garage door repair for a complete listing of garage door and door topics. Install new or use this pair of left install new or use this pair of left and right wound torsion springs to replace broken sectional garage door torsion springs. They can be very dangerous. Are you noticing your garage door opening slower or having trouble opening at all.

To make fine adjustments try adjusting the lifting cable instead of the spring. All dura lift springs meet the dasma standard rating of 10 000 plus door open and close cycles. This cone has notches in it that are used to adjust the tension in the torsion spring. Tension is reduced by removing turns.