Garage Door Extension Spring Replacement Instructions

You ll also find a link for any other garage door parts you may need while repairing your door.

Garage door extension spring replacement instructions.

Open the garage door completely and lock it in the open position. This is important because different doors weigh different amounts and you want springs with the appropriate lifting power for your particular door. Instructions for replacing a single torsion spring for replacing garage door extension springs and for replacing wayne dalton torquemaster springs are linked to our diy instructions page above. Disengage the opener from the door.

When it comes to extension springs the purpose of the color coding system is to help the company performing your garage door service determine the lifting power of the springs. Get it right the first time. Release the tension on side mounted extension springs by lifting the door and locking it in place on each side with a pair of locking pliers. Enlist the service of one or more friends or family members to help with this task as the door will be very heavy when the extension springs are not helping.

Unplug the power cord to your garage door opener. Some garage door openers have a neutral position for the trolley disconnect. It covers installation of extension springs step 14 of the manual. If you have an older opener you may need to remove a fuse or flip.

A couple of carabiners can. The doors with two springs are easy to replace. A pair of new springs cost about 25. Supplemental instructions extension spring installation this is a supplement to the residential garage door instructions referred to as the manual.

Read the information in both.