Garage Door Side Extension Springs Adjustment

While many problems that keep the door from opening are caused by broken springs a lot of other parts could be keeping your door from functioning properly.

Garage door side extension springs adjustment.

Secure the door in place. If you notice a gap on one side it means that one of the springs is putting more force on the door than the other. This tension makes it easier to lift the garage door from its closed position. Adjusting the garage door tension spring the springs will either be looped through holes in the track or attached with a special clip and s hook.

See below to make sure the door is secured before you work on it. One reason for this is that if you change the spring on one side of the door and not the other side the springs will not pull evenly because the new spring is stronger than the older fatigued spring. If the door was closing too quickly move the spring to the next higher hole on the bracket. If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole.

A garage door that is not attached to the springs can fall and cause injury. You will have to adjust the tension on that side. Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track. Once the spring is free of tension remove from its track hanger.

This video is for guidance only we will gladly undertake garage door repairs in manchester and stockport for you call us today 01663 749007 or visit www hi. Once your garage door is secured remove the spring hook from the track hanger which will allow you to move the hook and adjust the spring s tension. These are called single panel one piece garage door extension springs. If the door closes too quickly you will need to tighten the springs by tightening the cable through the loop or putting the s hook in a closer hole.

Retest the door balance as you did in step 1. To be able to adjust the springs the door must be in a position that release the tension on the springs. For extension springs this is in the up position. Adjust the springs on both sides of the door the same way.

To adjust your garage door s side mounted springs first open your door fully and secure it in place with a c clamp below the bottom roller. This page should help you troubleshoot your garage door problems. Springs should be relaxed. As a result the door may bind as it opens and closes.

One of the more difficult problems for do it yourselfers to diagnose is a worn cable pulley on an extension spring door.