With locking pliers clamped on the torsion tube winding bars are used to wind the springs tighter to increase tension.
How to tighten garage door spring.
This tension makes it easier to lift the garage door from its closed position.
To adjust torsion spring tension the door is locked in the down position.
The springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door.
How to safely adjust your garage door spring.
This can make the other parts of the garage door last a much longer time.
Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track.
If the garage door isn t opening or closing properly then check the tension on the torsion springs for needed adjustments you may need to have someone helping you to adjust the torsion spring because it can be potentially dangerous.
Tension is reduced by removing turns.