The torsion spring helps the garage door open and close easily.
Internal garage door spring adjustment.
Garage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease.
Retest the door balance as you did in step 1.
Adjust the springs on both sides of the door the same way.
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.
If the door was closing too quickly move the spring to the next higher hole on the bracket.
How to safely adjust your garage door spring.
A spring loaded hinge contains a spring inside the hinge cylinder that helps close a door.
If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole.
If the garage door isn t opening or closing properly then check the tension on the torsion springs for needed adjustments.
This can make the other parts of the garage door last a much longer time.
This type of hinge is ideal for use in a door leading to the basement garage or any door throughout your.
Once the spring is free of tension remove from its track hanger.
Remove the locking pin.
The springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door.
There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door.