How To Replace Springs On Overhead Garage Door

We won t cover how to replace garage door extension spring systems in this story.

How to replace springs on overhead garage door.

There are several types of garage door springs to consider when replacing them. Repair almost always means replacement but you might only need to balance the door and lubricate the springs. Lubricate the spring with garage door lubricant then remove the clamp from the garage door. A garage door torsion spring replacement costs 140 to 270 for one spring and between 200 and 350 for two springs.

Most garage doors have two torsion springs per door which need replacing at the same time. But we ll show you garage door spring replacement on the more common torsion springs the kind that mount on a bar above the garage door. Look at our selection and choose the right size for your garage door. If the garage door spring snakes after tightening the set screws repeat the process and stretch the spring half as much as before.

If the door remains in place the replacement was a. It doesn t get any easier than that. After your new door is installed remove the old stop material on the outside of the door and replace it with the type that has a rubber weatherstrip gasket available at home centers. Garage door springs act as a counterbalance to the weight of all garage doors making them easier to open and close.

We can provide you with all the components you need and have an instructional video on how to replace the torsion springs. Your garage door. Garage springs are under an extreme amount of tension and either stretch or torque providing enough force to help you move the door. Residential torsion springs are stretched 1 8 to 1 4.

Depending on where you live doing this garage door spring replacement job yourself might save you 200 or more. This should take about 3 minutes and you don t need to remove the springs or loosen the tension to measure them. In order to replace your garage door spring s you will need to find the current measurements in order to accurately replace the spring s. Test the spring by lifting the door about 3 feet.

Larger commercial and industrial overhead garage door torsion springs are stretched as much as an inch. Garage door torsion springs alone cost 30 to 70 each. Garage door springs cost.