How To Remove Tension From Garage Door Springs

Unplug the garage door opener and clamp the door to the track.

How to remove tension from garage door springs.

Disconnect the garage door opener so the door remains closed. Open the garage door to remove all spring tension and clamp it in place. Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track. 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.

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. The springs extend along the shaft and work by twisting as the garage door closes by means of cables attached to each side of the lowest garage door panel. Use a piece of tape to mark the current placement of the pulley so that. Garage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease.

Once in place disconnect the garage door opener. Remove the garage door springs. This tension makes it easier to lift the garage door from its closed position. 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.

Garage doors use springs to carry much of the weight of the door during lifting and lowering. A problem with the spring tension could cause the door to open or close unevenly improperly or at the wrong speed and adjusting the springs will likely solve the problem. In this video we show how to replace standard garage door torsion springs.