Should be made in 1 4 turn increments.
How to garage door spring adjustment.
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This can make the other parts of the garage door last a much longer time.
How to safely adjust your garage door spring.
Once the spring is free of tension remove from its track hanger.
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.
Tension is reduced by removing turns.
When two springs are used both sides should be adjusted the same.
Torsion springs are the long springs mounted horizontally at the top of your garage door and help the door open and close.
The other is attached to a pulley connected to the cable.
If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole.
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.
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.
Detach the old spring from both ends and replace it with the new one and replace the pulleys as well if they are worn out.
Retest the door balance as you did in step 1.
One end of the spring is connected to the garage door track or frame.
Adjust the springs on both sides of the door the same way.