Adjusting Tension Overhead Garage Door

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Adjusting tension overhead garage door.

Step 1 adjust the limit. 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. This video applies t. Use steel rods at least 18 inches 46 cm long.

Hold the garage door in this position by attaching a c clamp to the track at a point below the lowest door roller wheel. There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door. You need proper tension on a garage door to operate the door by hand or with an automatic opener. You must release the tension on the garage door springs before attempting adjustment or replacement.

If the door was closing too quickly move the spring to the next higher hole on the bracket. Once the spring is free of tension remove from its track hanger. This is accomplished by opening the garage door as fully as possible until it hits the stop bolt on the track. The springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door.

If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole. Turn the adjustment screw on the limit clockwise if the door doesn t fully close. Garage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease. Lock the door in the down position securely using door lock or locking pliers.

Retest the door balance as you did in step 1. If your garage has only one entrance be sure you the assistant and the tools you need are inside before you lock the door. If the garage door isn t opening or closing properly then check the tension on the torsion springs for needed adjustments. If the tension is too loose the springs that help lift the.

The limit the force and the safety reverse. Please help support my channel so i can continue to make and provide the best possible video content for you to enjoy http www solwayplumbers co uk donate. The torsion spring helps the garage door open and close easily. How to adjust garage door tension.

If your cables are tightly wound on the pulley but 1 side of the door is uneven then you need to adjust the tension on the torsion spring mounted above the center of the garage door frame. Adjust the springs on both sides of the door the same way.