How To Fix A Double Garage Door Spring

Insert each pry bar under the corner of the door between the door and the floor.

How to fix a double garage door spring.

Click to watch get the official all in one kit and save big 5 star rat. The doors with two springs are easy to replace. Position a sturdy ladder to the side of the springs rather than working directly in front of them for safety reasons. 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.

There are two types of garage door springs. A pair of new springs cost about 25. A couple of carabiners can. Put on eye.

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. This is the best way. Position your ladder to the side of the spring ends so you re never directly in front of the spring cones when they re.

Never use screwdrivers pin punches or pliers handles to wind or unwind a torsion spring. 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. Keep the garage door opener disconnected from power. Pull up on the pry bars to allow you and your helper to grab the door underneath with your hands.