How To Adjust Up And Over Garage Door

Up and over garage doors operate by running along a series of tracks which must be properly aligned so the door moves flawlessly as it opens and closes.

How to adjust up and over garage door.

Open it just as wide as you can without hitting the garage door opener s stop bolt and place a clamp on the track on both sides to keep the door in. Each garage door opener has limits which control the opening and closing heights of the door. This is accomplished by opening the garage door as fully as possible until it hits the stop bolt on the track. If you re adjusting the tracks on an automatic garage door disable the garage door opener before you start working.

You must release the tension on the garage door springs before attempting adjustment or replacement. 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. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws that are in the tracks to secure it to the garage door frame. The following is a guide of how to adjust the tracks to unbind it.

Adjusting an extension spring door. Garage doors are very easy to adjust and can be done in less than 15 minutes. A properly adjusted garage door is vital for energy efficiency security and wildlife control. This video is for guidance only we will gladly undertake garage door repairs in manchester and stockport for you call us today 01663 749007 or visit www hi.

If the garage door opener is not adjusted properly there is a risk that the door will run along the track unevenly causing it to become lodged in the tracks. If that point is more than four feet or less than three feet above the ground you will need to balance the door. Adjusting the position of the track. For most doors you can do this by simply pulling the emergency release handle located near the front of back of the overhead track.

Move the garage door up and down until you find a place where the door stays suspended when you let go. Hold the garage door in this position by attaching a c clamp to the track at a point below the lowest door roller wheel. A garage door is considered bound when it s difficult or impossible to move up and down. Turn off the garage door opener if necessary.