The solution to replacing a garage door spring is first identifying the problem.
What size spring do i need for my garage door.
I have a 17 x7 insulated garage door and one of my torsion springs broke last night.
Total door weight indicates the springs you will need for example if the door weighs 100 pounds you need two 100 pound springs one on each side.
In the first example the spring is too small.
Torsion springs need to provide enough force to equal the weight of the door.
Torsion springs vs extension springs.
For a 7 foot tall garage door you should put 29 quarter turns on each spring.
An unbalanced door is a sign of.
Generally the average cost of buying or replacing your garage door spring can usually range from approximately 50 if you do the job yourself to as far as 400 if you hire professional.
Torsion springs and garage door weight.
When replacing garage door springs we always weigh the garage door and figure the ippt to ensure we.
Always use the proper spring s for.
A failing unbalanced or poorly matched spring.
Height of the garage door can also affect the size of the spring or spring combination needed as well.
Springs are too small.
A functional garage door system lifts the door in a balanced manner.
I want to get the most appropriate size for my door but i dont know what needs to be considered.
In the video below you see two cases of improper spring size.
If the issue is an ill fitting spring you first need to determine the proper size for your specific door.