Installing Garage Door Torsion Springs And Cables

Mounted horizontally above the opening garage door torsion springs are twisted as the door goes down storing energy in the process.

Installing garage door torsion springs and cables.

This is the first time the new door is being opened. Winds and unwinds onto a cable drum via a torsion spring to raise and lower the garage door. We were able to install the garage door and the garage door opener using a technique called a rear torsion spring system. Step 7 carefully test door function.

Minimum end to end break strength of 1 400 lbs. Garage door springs come in two styles. Unlock the door slowly raise the door and prop it about halfway open. Get the garage door cables the pros use at garage door nation today.

You can also get our professional cables as part of our all in one garage door torsion spring repair kit which includes cables springs winding bars and center and end bearings. Garage door spring repair costs an average of 250 for both materials and labor with a typical range between 150 and 350 which includes replacing two springs for multi door garages or installs needing other components replaced you might pay up to 500. Remove the locking pliers. In the past extension springs were safer to install but didn t have containment cables running through the center of the spring.

We won t cover how to replace garage door extension spring systems in this story. Installation guidelines and hardware included. When the spring unwinds the energy is released causing the door to rise. This video will show you a safe and easy way to replace your garage door cables.

A rear torsion spring system is perfect when there is low head room in a garage. Garage door springs cost. Depending on where you live doing this garage door spring replacement job yourself might save you 200 or more. On doors with two torsion springs each torsion spring should be wound the same number of turns.

Durable and tested to open and close the door at least 10 000 times. Rear torsion spring system. And what s more all orders over 100 ship free. Torsion springs are the most common type of springs found in garages and can lift more weight than extension springs.

Repair almost always means replacement but you might only need to balance the door and lubricate the springs.