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How to test alignment and balance of a garage door.
Here s a test you can try.
Be ready to grab the door in case of dramatic movement.
First disconnect your garage door from its automatic opener.
This is usually done by pulling down on the red handle but different garage door openers may have different methods for disconnection.
Use the handle to close the door all the way if it doesn t have an opener.
To perform the balance test close the garage door normally and detach the automatic opener if present.
A balanced garage door is an important part of your garage.
Loosen the set screws with a wrench while holding the first winding bar you ll feel significant tension as the screws are removed.
Adjusting the position of the track tap the bottom of the track gently with a rubber mallet.
Once disconnected open and close the door by hand.
From the middle of the door lift it to the halfway mark and carefully let go.
Is garage door balance alignment the issue you re experiencing.
To adjust a door that can t stay open bring the first winding bar up to a 90 degree angle with the garage door this is a quarter turn.
Close the garage door all the way.
This will help to position it to the correct spot.
Press the button on the garage door opener to close the door if it has an opener.