Installing Dual Garage Door Torsion Spring

All dura lift springs meet the dasma standard rating of 10 000 plus door open and close cycles.

Installing dual garage door torsion spring.

Remove the locking pliers. Just a video showing how to change out broken garage door torsion springs with new ones. Many manufacturers have cut costs by using a single spring on a double wide 16 steel garage door. If the spring breaks near the stationary cone a large portion of the spring spins loose with the winding cone secured to the shaft.

Garage door spring repair costs an average of 250 for both materials and labor with a typical range between 150 and 350 which includes replacing two springs for multi door garages or installs needing other components replaced you might pay up to 500. Step 7 carefully test door function. Part 1 of 2. Garage door springs cost.

Other problems frequently ensue when a single spring is used on a double car garage door. On doors with two torsion springs each torsion spring should be wound the same number of turns. In this video we show how to replace standard garage door torsion springs. Both the winding and stationary cones are professionally installed for safe operation.

Garage door springs come in two styles. Unlock the door slowly raise the door and prop it about halfway open. In the past extension springs were safer to install but didn t have containment cables running through the center of the spring. Install new or use this pair of left install new or use this pair of left and right wound torsion springs to replace broken sectional garage door torsion springs.

Repair almost always means replacement but you might only need to balance the door and lubricate the springs.