How To Fit Garage Door Springs

Torsion see above which mounts on the header above the door and extension photo 1 which floats above the upper roller track.

How to fit garage door springs.

Garage door springs come in two styles. The doors with two springs are easy to replace. In the past extension springs were safer to install but didn t have containment cables running through the center of the spring. There are two types of garage door springs.

This video will show you how to replace the extension springs on your garage door. Garage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease. A couple of carabiners can. First the lower door panel needs to be set up in the center of the doorway.

Remove the old springs and measure them while they re relaxed. 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. Only then will you be able to order replacement parts and install the new springs. Installing an overhead garage door requires a few tools and a friend to help.

After removing the old door installing the new door is done by stacking the door panels one at a time and fitting the roller tracks around the panels wheels. The remaining panels and tracks are held in. In this video you ll learn how to spot and replace a garage door extension spring. A pair of new springs cost about 25.

How to install an overhead garage door. Replacing your own garage door springs takes only a little time and effort and can save you hundreds of dollars.