Install Garage Door Extension Springs

Clopay garage door installation videos.

Install garage door extension springs. The videos have been broken into segments to make downloading easier. These videos will help you with the installation of your new clopay garage doors. Safety tie for springs.

For extension springs always use safety cables to compensate for a broken hook or spring which could otherwise release the spring like a cannonball across the garage. A couple of carabiners can. Complete instruction to repair a broken garage door spring.

The doors with two springs are easy to replace. Extension spring and torsion spring are the two types of garage door springs. How to safely install clopay overhead garage door ez set extension springs.

Be sure the door is open and supported when doing this. To install a new garage door spring you will first need to know the type of spring it uses. Tie the extension spring to the roller track then detach the cable from the bottom bracket with a pair of pliers.

If the extension springs are not the same length open the garage door and change the location of one of the s hooks so that when you close the door both springs are the same length. There are two types of garage door springs. The new spring s diameter length and wire size or gauge must be the same as your old spring.

Release the tension on side mounted extension springs by lifting the door and locking it in place on each side with a pair of locking pliers. Part 3 of 3. For extension springs make sure there is no tension in the springs by blocking the door at its highest position before proceeding to spring adjustments.