Garage Door Tensioner Adjustment

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Garage door tensioner adjustment.

This video will show you how to repair a mis aligned garage door cable. Step 2 adjust the force. Please help support my channel so i can continue to make and provide the best possible video content for you to enjoy http www solwayplumbers co uk donate. This will adjust the open force.

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. As part of maintaining your garage roller door it is important that the roller door is tensioned properly. If your garage door cable is at an angle or l. If your door doesn t rise at least five feet when it is suppose to be opening hold the bottom of the garage door while it is lowering.

For a door that doesn t reverse while closing hold the door as it opens to adjust the down force. This video applies t. This helps maintain the life of your garage door o. 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.

Step 3 adjust the safety reverse. Step 1 look for a reddish cone on the torsion spring. Adjust the springs on both sides of the door the same way. Cut a two by four brace that installs vertically at the outer edge of the door using a handsaw.

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. Open the door fully by hand. Position the brace in place at the outer edge of the door. If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole.

This is an informational video only for a comprehensive guide consult the owners manual however i go over some key steps from start to finish.