Tighten Garage Door Extension Springs

To keep the door from falling it must be clamped to hold it in place.

Tighten garage door extension springs.

The cable is attached to the door and runs to an s hook that attaches to the track support. Always move the hooks on both the springs equally. Raise the door and release the garage door opener. Locate the torsion springs on the bar above the garage door.

Push the door up as far as you can to release the tension on the springs. Door with an initial tension of 165 lbs. A few years back i narrowly avoided being hit by a spring that snapped. The bar also has a pulley at each end through which the garage door cables that open and close it pass.

Plug end extension spring is a holmes spring replacement for heavier 1 piece tilt up canopy style garage doors. In this video you ll learn how to spot and replace a garage door extension spring. Plug end extension spring is a p528 28 in. If your garage door is hard to open you most likely need to reduce the tension.

How to fix garage door tension. To do this move the hook in the opposite direction toward the door framing. 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. Look at the wall just above the garage door.

Perform the same step on the other side and test the door. Spot the bar that runs parallel to the top of the garage door and has 2 springs on it. 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. To make fine adjustments try adjusting the lifting cable instead of the spring.

You want an overhead garage door to operate easily and safely neither putting undue strain on a garage door opener or you.