Replacing Single Garage Door Torsion Spring

Many manufacturers have cut costs by using a single spring on a double wide 16 steel garage door.

Replacing single garage door torsion spring. Replacing torsion springs is the more difficult and potentially dangerous task. Single torsion spring replacement. If the spring breaks near the stationary cone a large portion of the spring spins loose with the winding cone secured to the shaft. Prime line gd 12233 left hand wind garage door torsion spring replace broken garage door springs 243 in.

Other problems frequently ensue when a single spring is used on a double car garage door. All dura lift springs meet the dasma standard rating of 10 000 plus door open and close cycles. Extension springs are the most common type of garage door spring for residential use and can break after excessive usage. Both the winding and stationary cones are professionally installed for safe operation.

Install new or use this pair of left install new or use this pair of left and right wound torsion springs to replace broken sectional garage door torsion springs. The following instructions for fixing garage door springs are for do it yourself homeowners and for maintenance repair men who service their smaller commerical or industrial overhead doors. They are written to help the diy homeowner and maintenance repair men replace a torsion spring that is mounted on one. Replace torsion garage door springs by following these steps.

Warning garage door springs can hurt you and even kill you this video does not certify you to do this this video is to show you step b. Attempt the following steps only if you are a very.