Unplug the opener if you have an automatic garage door.
How to set tension on garage door.
If the door is hard to raise the tension at the hinge springs is too.
Once the spring is free of tension remove from its track hanger.
Look for a reddish cone on the torsion spring.
Then insert another rod into a hole below the rod you already inserted.
A how to video in fixing the slamming door by adjusting the hinge tension.
Raise the door using the handle on the outside.
If the door was closing too quickly move the spring to the next higher hole on the bracket.
This video applies t.
Close the garage door.
This video is filmed on a garage entry door.
Lower the door and use 2 metal rods to adjust the tension in the spring.
How to adjust a torsion spring garage door.
Use a metal rod to stick in the first notch of the cone.
To avoid injury make sure the spring is completely free of tension before removing.
Open the door fully to relieve the tension on.
The rod will need to be at least 18.
Disconnect the door from the automatic opener using the disconnect cord.
Move the spring within the track hanger safety.
Move to the outside of the garage.
Note that because the garage door will be down this will mean.
Call a professional if you don t feel confident dealing with a spring under this much tension.
The process is very simple but not al.