Tilt Garage Door Side Extension Springs Adjustment

To keep the door from falling it must be clamped to hold it in place.

Tilt garage door side extension springs adjustment.

They come under tension when the garage door is closed to make lifting the. 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. Raise the door and release the garage door opener. Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track.

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. Adjust the springs on both sides of the door the same way. If the door was closing too quickly move the spring to the next higher hole on the bracket.

Secure the door in place before you start actually adjusting the door push it up as far as possible. For extension springs this is in the up position. 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. Open the door fully to relieve the tension on the hinge springs at each side of the door opening.

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. Through the use of pulleys they perform the same function as the torsion springs. 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. Once the spring is free of tension remove from its track hanger.

Install a vertical two by four brace at the outer edge of the door to prevent the door from falling. As the one piece door opens the extension spring continues to pull down on the lever arm. If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole. This tension makes it easier to lift the garage door from its closed position.

As the door opens the extension spring contracts and loses its pull. The extension spring pulls on the other end helping the door open. 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.