How Do You Replace Garage Door Springs?
Replacing Garage Door Springs Torsion Springs are located above your garage door, mounted on a steel tube that spans the width of your garage door. Step 1 Today we will learn how to replace TORSION SPRINGS. Lock garage door in the down position either by lock or locking pliars just above lower roller in track to prevent garage door from raising. Step 2 Disconnect your garage door opener from your garage door with the safety rope. I would suggest unplugging it completely. Step 3 Warning~! Torsion Springs are under extreme tension when tight or when the garage door is in the down position. Make sure you take every safety precaution, wear your safety glasses and make sure your ladder is stable. Step 4 Unwinding of Torsion Springs; One-car garages usually have one torsion springs as two-car garages have two garage door springs. If you have two springs on your door, you will need to SAFELY UNWIND the torsion spring that didn’t break. If you only have one broken spring, then go to the next s