Fitting Garage Door Springs

In this video you ll learn how to spot and replace a garage door extension spring.

Fitting garage door springs.

Most of the fitting instructions have been produced by myself they are designed in a step by step easy to follow format which will help with the fitting of new cables springs roller spindles or general routine maintenance. How to fix a garage door spring. Two p528 springs one on each side of the door can handle a 105 lbs. Plug end extension spring is a p528 28 in.

Fitting instructions listed below are for the most popular makes and models of garage doors henderson you can follow these instructions for some repairs on wessex birtley king cables and overhead main springs garador can be used also for repairs on westland and catnic cables springs and roller spindles. A few years back i narrowly avoided being hit by a spring that snapped. To ensure the bars fit securely into the winding cone holes file down the ends. If your garage door isn t operating properly the torsion springs are likely to blame.

Garage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease. Fitting instructions click on the links below for some useful fitting instructions for a variety of products that we sell as well as some general fitting instructions to help you with a multitude of tasks to keep your garage in peak working condition. This video is for guidance only we will gladly undertake garage door repairs in manchester and stockport for you call us today 01663 749007 or visit www hi. Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track.

How to replace springs cables on a garador westland mk2 mk3c garage door spring box pn58 pn57 1 garage door parts low prices and fast delivery. Door with an initial tension of 165 lbs. Using a screwdriver pin punch or plier handles to unwind the bars could result in serious injury as these tools aren t designed to hold. 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.

Plug end extension spring is a holmes spring replacement for heavier 1 piece tilt up canopy style garage doors. Garage doors come in different styles that use two different types of springs.