If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole.
How to adjust side springs on overhead garage door.
See below to make sure the door is secured before you work on it.
Failure to install the torsion springs on the correct side will cause your door to function improperly and could result in serious injury.
Adjustments to these types of spring should only be done by a professional.
The torsion spring helps the garage door open and close easily.
There are two different types of spring systems for garage doors.
Tips for adjusting side mounted springs.
Once the spring is free of tension remove from its track hanger.
Release the tension on the springs by opening your garage door all the way and securing it in place with a c clamp.
Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track.
Adjust the springs on both sides of the door the same way.
This tension makes it easier to lift the garage door from its closed position.
Then disconnect any existing safety cables and remove them away from the door springs.
To be able to adjust the springs the door must be in a position that release the tension on the springs.
Torsion springs are mounted directly above the door and need to be wound with special tools.
These types of springs can be adjusted by the.
There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door.
Retest the door balance as you did in step 1.
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.
Brace door before adjusting extension springs.
If the garage door isn t opening or closing properly then check the tension on the torsion springs for needed adjustments.
The springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door.
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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.
Extension springs stretch along the top track on each side.
Black winding cone torsion springs are used on the right side of the door and red winding cone torsion springs are used on the left side of the door when viewing the door from the inside looking out.
A garage door that is not attached to the springs can fall and cause injury.