Replace Garage Door Torsion Spring Single Pair

Torsion springs can be very dangerous if they are improperly installed or mishandled because they are under tension.

Replace garage door torsion spring single pair.

Torsion springs extension springs and other garage door hardware can cause serious injury or death if not handled and installed properly. At this point you will wind the springs. The rate of wear and tear on the moving parts such as the cable is much higher in a one spring torsion kit. Professional installation is recommended.

Having a one spring garage door can sometimes cause problems in the future. Once you have your torsion spring measurements and your garage door height go to our find my spring database and click on the convert from one spring to two tab. In the long run it will be worth every penny. Unplug the opener and clamp the garage door to the track so that the door cannot open when the tension is released on.

2 pack 18 inch winding rods for torsion springs 0 5inch diameter steel winding bars for adjusting or replacing garage door tension springs with rubber handle. Do not attempt to install springs or hardware yourself unless you have the proper tools reasonable mechanical aptitude and experience and upper arm strength. Begin by turning the spring up 1 4 turn until it meets resistance. Many garage door servicemen mark the springs with chalk or paint but you can probably wind the springs in the time it would take me to explain how to read the marks.

You will be winding up on the torsion spring. 59 99 78 99 4. Starting with our easy to use garage door torsion spring configuration tool below you can find almost any size replacement torsion spring quick easy. Garage door torsion spring replacement 191 30 torsion spring replacement is a complex job which is best performed by a qualified trained and licensed professional.

It would not cost more than 10 to convert from one spring to two springs. Replace torsion garage door springs by following these steps. Climb up on a sturdy ladder beside the winding cone at the end of the spring. After entering your spring information you will see your old spring and then a pair of springs one left wind and one right wind that is compatable with your garage door.