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.
How to garage door spring adjustment.
Should be made in 1 4 turn increments.
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One end of the spring is connected to the garage door track or frame.
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.
Torsion springs are the long springs mounted horizontally at the top of your garage door and help the door open and close.
But with great power comes great responsibility.
Adjust the spring into the proper position and make sure your garage door closes all of the way.
How to safely adjust your garage door spring.
This can make the other parts of the garage door last a much longer time.
If the door was closing too quickly move the spring to the next higher hole on the bracket.
These springs hold a lot of tension and without the proper knowledge safety precautions or tools trying to handle torsion springs can lead to serious injury or damage.
If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole.
Retest the door balance as you did in step 1.
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.
Adjust the springs on both sides of the door the same way.