Garage Door Side Spring Tension Adjustment

Adjusting an extension spring door.

Garage door side spring tension adjustment.

If the tension is too loose the springs that help lift the. Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track. Brace door before adjusting extension springs. Open it just as wide as you can without hitting the garage door opener s stop bolt and place a clamp on the track on both sides to keep the door in.

If the door was closing too quickly move the spring to the next higher hole on the bracket. Garage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease. 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. How to adjust garage door tension.

You will have to adjust the tension on that side. Before you start actually adjusting the door push it up as far as possible. To avoid injury make sure the spring is completely free of tension before removing. If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole.

Adjust the springs on both. 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. With an extension spring door the goal is to take all the tension off the door before you even think about touching a spring you can do this by opening the door all the way and propping it up with a ladder. To be able to adjust the springs the door must be in a position that release the tension on the springs.

A garage door that is not attached to the springs can fall and cause injury. This tension makes it easier to lift the garage door from its closed position. Once the spring is free of tension remove from its track hanger. 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.

You need proper tension on a garage door to operate the door by hand or with an automatic opener. For extension springs this is in the up position. See below to make sure the door is secured before you work on it.