How To Adjust Overhead Garage Door Springs

Install a vertical two by four brace at the outer edge of the door to prevent the door from falling.

How to adjust overhead garage door springs.

If the garage door isn t opening or closing properly then check the tension on the torsion springs for needed adjustments. Tension is reduced by removing turns. This can make the other parts of the garage door last a much longer time. The springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door.

If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole. Adjust the springs on both sides of the door the same way. Garage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease. 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. This is accomplished by opening the garage door as fully as possible until it hits the stop bolt on the track. When two springs are used both sides should be adjusted the same. Should be made in 1 4 turn increments.

How to safely adjust your garage door spring. There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door. You must release the tension on the garage door springs before attempting adjustment or replacement. To adjust torsion spring tension the door is locked in the down position.

The torsion spring helps the garage door open and close easily.