The springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door.
How do i adjust garage door spring tension.
Start by removing the locking pin photo 1.
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.
Remove the locking pin.
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If the door was closing too quickly move the spring to the next higher hole on the bracket.
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.
Adjust the springs on both.
Adjusting an extension spring door.
Torsion springs must be adjusted with the door in the down position.
If the self closing door to your garage isn t closing hard enough to latch properly or the door slams shut you can adjust the spring hinge tension with a hex wrench and pliers.
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.
Be sure to have all your tools inside before closing the door unless you have an alternate access door to the garage.
Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2.
How to adjust garage door tension.
If your hinge has a tension pin inserted into the side of the hinge you need to pull the pin from the hinge with needle nose pliers.
To avoid injury make sure the spring is completely free of tension before removing.
Garage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease.
Adjusting a spring loaded hinge must be done with the door closed.
If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole.
Once the spring is free of tension remove from its track hanger.
Adjustment to torsion springs can be dangerous because they must be adjusted with the door down and the spring under tension.