How To Take Off A Garage Door Spring

Torsion springs are always under tension and can be very dangerous to.

How to take off a garage door spring.

Remove the garage door springs. Instructions for removing your existing garage door. Only then will you be able to order replacement parts and install the new springs. This video will show you how to replace the extension springs on your garage door.

Extension springs are located above the upper tracks on both sides of the door torsion springs are attached to the header directly above the closed door. See figure 1 you can now release the cables and take off the springs without any trouble or danger. Open the door completely and block it in this position with clamps or locking pliers firmly tightened to the track to prevent the door from closing. Garage doors use springs to carry much of the weight of the door during lifting and lowering.

Replacing your own garage door springs takes only a little time and effort and can save you hundreds of dollars. A pair of new springs cost about 25. Remove the old springs and measure them while they re relaxed. Lubricate the spring with garage door lubricant then remove the clamp from the garage door.

A couple of carabiners can. Test the spring by lifting the door about 3 feet. There are two types of garage door springs. If the door remains in place the replacement was a.

This video will show you how to replace the extension springs on your garage door.