How To Fix A Double Garage Door Spring

Never use screwdrivers pin punches or pliers handles to wind or unwind a torsion spring.

How to fix a double garage door spring.

Disconnect the garage door opener so the door remains closed. A pair of new springs cost about 25. Click to watch get the official all in one kit and save big 5 star rat. A garage door weighs tans and it would be close to impossible to move it shut and open without the help of the door springs.

Position a sturdy ladder to the side of the springs rather than working directly in front of them for safety reasons. The doors with two springs are easy to replace. Diy garage door torsion spring replacement step by step how to video. Keep the garage door opener disconnected from power.

The stretching and contracting of the door spring on the garage door balance out the heavyweight of the garage door to help it slide up and down easily during opening and closing. Insert each pry bar under the corner of the door between the door and the floor. Pull up on the pry bars to allow you and your helper to grab the door underneath with your hands. Position your ladder to the side of the spring ends so you re never directly in front of the spring cones when they re.

Step 3 lift the door up together maintaining an equal balance until the door is fully open. Step 1 unplug the garage door opener and clamp the door to the track. A couple of carabiners can. There are two types of garage door springs.