How To Change Extension Springs On A Garage Door

You can see this when your garage door is in the closed position.

How to change extension springs on a garage door.

This video will show you how to replace the extension springs on your garage door. Purchase new garage door extension springs. If the extension springs are not the same length open the garage door and change the location of one of the s hooks so that when you close the door both springs are the same length. Granted garage door spring installation work requires time and attention so it is best to save the task for the afternoon of a free day.

How to replace a garage door extension spring. If both springs are the same length the garage door should be level across the floor. Extension springs are attached to a pulley and i bolt. The new spring s diameter length and wire size or gauge must be the same as your old spring.

Spotting and removing a bad garage door extension spring. Replacing garage door extension springs is not a difficult task provided you know all the key steps. If the coils are distended and irregular when the spring is extended then it needs to be replaced.