How To Tension Garage Door Torsion Springs

You may also notice your garage door falling to the floor much.

How to tension garage door torsion springs.

A garage door that is bent at the top upper section can also be a glaring and costly sign of a broken torsion spring. Adjustment to torsion springs can be dangerous because they must be adjusted with the door down and the spring under tension. This occurs when your motor tries to open the door but the torsion spring does not comply as a result the garage door opener is forcing the door to open and can subsequently bend it at the top section. The springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door.

If your garage has torsion springs across the inside of the door opening you need a professional to adjust the tension. The torsion spring helps the garage door open and close easily. There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door. Be sure to have all your tools inside before closing the door unless you have an alternate access door to the garage.

This video applies t. Torsion springs must be adjusted with the door in the down position. A problem with the spring tension could cause the door to open or close unevenly improperly or at the wrong speed and adjusting the springs will likely solve the problem.