Fitting Garage Door Springs

Most of the fitting instructions have been produced by myself they are designed in a step by step easy to follow format which will help with the fitting of new cables springs roller spindles or general routine maintenance.

Fitting garage door springs.

This tension makes it easier to lift the garage door from its closed position. Door with an initial tension of 165 lbs. Plug end extension spring is a p528 28 in. How to fix a garage door spring.

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. How to replace springs cables on a garador westland mk2 mk3c garage door spring box pn58 pn57 1 garage door parts low prices and fast delivery. Fitting instructions listed below are for the most popular makes and models of garage doors henderson you can follow these instructions for some repairs on wessex birtley king cables and overhead main springs garador can be used also for repairs on westland and catnic cables springs and roller spindles. Using a screwdriver pin punch or plier handles to unwind the bars could result in serious injury as these tools aren t designed to hold.

Plug end extension spring is a holmes spring replacement for heavier 1 piece tilt up canopy style garage doors. In this video you ll learn how to spot and replace a garage door extension spring. To ensure the bars fit securely into the winding cone holes file down the ends. Garage doors come in different styles that use two different types of springs.

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. A few years back i narrowly avoided being hit by a spring that snapped. If your garage door isn t operating properly the torsion springs are likely to blame. Fitting instructions click on the links below for some useful fitting instructions for a variety of products that we sell as well as some general fitting instructions to help you with a multitude of tasks to keep your garage in peak working condition.

Garage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease. Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track.