Tensioning A Henderson Garage Door Spring

The springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door.

Tensioning a henderson garage door spring.

You need proper tension on a garage door to operate the door by hand or with an automatic opener. If the garage door isn t opening or closing properly then check the tension on the torsion springs for needed adjustments. This video applies t. The torsion spring helps the garage door open and close easily.

Garage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease. If the tension is too loose the springs that help lift the. Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track. Ben did the wood.

There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door. The springs extend along the shaft and work by twisting as the garage door closes by means of cables attached to each side of the lowest garage door panel. How to add tension to a henderson merlin up and over garage door main spring. My buddy ben and i replaced the frame to my garage door which was well past its sell by date.

A problem with the spring tension could cause the door to open or close unevenly improperly or at the wrong speed and adjusting the springs will likely solve the problem. How to adjust garage door tension. How to add tension to a henderson merlin up and over garage door main spring.