How To Tighten Garage Door Spring

Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track.

How to tighten garage door spring.

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. 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. The springs extend along the shaft and work by twisting as the garage door closes by means of cables attached to each side of the lowest garage door panel. Garage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease.

With locking pliers clamped on the torsion tube winding bars are used to wind the springs tighter to increase tension. To adjust torsion spring tension the door is locked in the down position. This tension makes it easier to lift the garage door from its closed position. How to safely adjust your garage door spring.