Garage Door Extension Spring Proper Installation
In this video you ll learn how to spot and replace a garage door extension spring.
Garage door extension spring proper installation. Purchase new garage door extension springs. Do not use a digital scale as they often will not respond to the door weight changing as rollers no longer stick to the track. Place scale under the garage door on the side of the door with the broken extension spring. Garage door springs come in two styles.
The new spring s diameter length and wire size or gauge must be the same as your old spring. Installation of a standard extension spring for an ideal garage door. The easiest way to do this is to take the broken spring to a local garage door dealer or home improvement center so they can help you find an exact match. This video will show you how to replace the extension springs on your garage door.
A few years back i narrowly avoided being hit by a spring that snapped. This video will show you how to replace the extension springs on your garage door.