Finish with a test of the garage door tension spring.
Garage door tension springs installation.
Residential springs installation signs of the need for garage door spring repair garage door springs must be properly balanced to operate efficiently and they can experience a reduction in tension over time.
Adjustments should be made in 1 4 turn increments.
Remove the clamps and pliers from the torsion tube and track and lift the door about 3 ft.
With locking pliers clamped on the torsion tube winding bars are used to wind the springs tighter to increase tension.
If the door springs are properly adjusted the door should stay in place when you let go.
When two springs are used both sides should be adjusted the same.
To adjust torsion spring tension the door is locked in the down position.
Tension is reduced by removing turns.
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.