Here are the steps to adjust common torsion spring mechanisms.
Adjusting roller door tension.
Clamp the garage door in place with a c clamp above the bottom roller.
If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole.
If the door was closing too quickly move the spring to the next higher hole on the bracket.
When adjusting the rollers you will need to adjust each side of the panel.
Hold the door in place.
As part of maintaining your garage roller door it is important that the roller door is tensioned properly.
Adjusting your garage door.
Once the spring is free of tension remove from its track hanger.
Use locking pliers or a c clamp under the bottom rollers to prevent the door from rolling down.
Retest the door balance as you did in step 1.
This is how to loosen or tighten the tension on a roll up door.
This is how to loosen or tighten the tension on a roll up door.
Adjust the springs on both sides of the door the same way.
Unplug the opener and pull the emergency release cord up and down to disconnect the door from the opener.
This helps maintain the life of your garage door o.
Hold the garage door in this position by attaching a c clamp to the track at a point below the lowest door roller wheel.
These springs will generally maintain a high level of tension.
Close the garage door and disconnect your garage door opener.
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.
Open the garage door fully.
You must release the tension on the garage door springs before attempting adjustment or replacement.
Open the door to release the tension on the springs.
Over time the framing of your home settles.
This is accomplished by opening the garage door as fully as possible until it hits the stop bolt on the track.