How To Fix A Double Garage Door Spring

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How to fix a double garage door spring.

Step 3 lift the door up together maintaining an equal balance until the door is fully open. A pair of new springs cost about 25. 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. The doors with two springs are easy to replace.

Keep the garage door opener disconnected from power. Put on eye. Use locking pliers or a c clamp to secure the door to the track to keep it from opening when you release the tension on the springs 1 x research sourcestep 2 loosen the set screws while holding each spring with a winding bar. Position your ladder to the side of the spring ends so you re never directly in front of the spring cones when they re.

Disconnect the garage door opener so the door remains closed. There are two types of garage door springs. This is the best way. Insert each pry bar under the corner of the door between the door and the floor.

Step 1 unplug the garage door opener and clamp the door to the track. Position a sturdy ladder to the side of the springs rather than working directly in front of them for safety reasons. Never use screwdrivers pin punches or pliers handles to wind or unwind a torsion spring. A couple of carabiners can.