Fitting Garage Door Springs

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

Fitting garage door springs. 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. Plug end extension spring is a holmes spring replacement for heavier 1 piece tilt up canopy style garage doors. How to fix a garage door spring. Two p528 springs one on each side of the door can handle a 105 lbs.

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. 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. A few years back i narrowly avoided being hit by a spring that snapped. Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track.

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. 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. If your garage door isn t operating properly the torsion springs are likely to blame. Door with an initial tension of 165 lbs.

Fitting instructions for garage door repairs the most comprehensive set of fitting instructions on the internet. Garage doors come in different styles that use two different types of springs. This tension makes it easier to lift the garage door from its closed position. Plug end extension spring is a p528 28 in.

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.