Garage Door Tensioner Adjustment

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.

Garage door tensioner adjustment.

If the door was closing too quickly move the spring to the next higher hole on the bracket. 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. Step 1 look for a reddish cone on the torsion spring. If the garage door isn t opening or closing properly then check the tension on the torsion springs for needed adjustments you may need to have someone helping you to adjust the torsion spring because it can be potentially dangerous.

Adjust the springs on both sides of the door the same way. Once the spring is free of tension remove from its track hanger. Open the door fully by hand. Diy garage door repair and save money.

This is an informational video only for a comprehensive guide consult the owners manual however i go over some key steps from start to finish. Retest the door balance as you did in step 1. 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. If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole.

This will adjust the open force. For a door that doesn t reverse while closing hold the door as it opens to adjust the down force. Cut a two by four brace that installs vertically at the outer edge of the door using a handsaw. Step 2 adjust the force.

If your garage door cable is at an angle or l. Position the brace in place at the outer edge of the door. This helps maintain the life of your garage door o. This video will show you how to repair a mis aligned garage door cable.

If your door doesn t rise at least five feet when it is suppose to be opening hold the bottom of the garage door while it is lowering.