Proper Spring Tension For Garage Door

Tension is reduced by removing turns.

Proper spring tension for garage door. There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door. The springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door. If you need to increase the spring tension hook the spring onto a lower hole on the track hanger. Raise the door using the handle on the outside.

Through the use of pulleys they perform the same function as the torsion springs. This tension makes it easier to lift the garage door from its closed position. Should be made in 1 4 turn increments. If the door is hard to raise the tension at the hinge springs is too.

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. Open the door fully to relieve the tension on. The torsion spring helps the garage door open and close easily. Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track.

Disconnect the door from the automatic opener using the disconnect cord. When two springs are used both sides should be adjusted the same. To adjust torsion spring tension the door is locked in the down position.