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re: Garage door experts - torsion spring question.
Posted on 7/31/21 at 11:34 am to VanRIch
Posted on 7/31/21 at 11:34 am to VanRIch
I forgot to add I found the torsion springs based on the weight of the door, it's one of the middle tabs in the "Find My Spring" table.
This table could be helpful if you outsource the repair by knowing if the installer is using the correct torsion springs or give you the option to negotiate beefier springs which will last longer--are you planning on keeping this house or moving in 5 years?
Properly sized torsion springs will increase the life of your garage door opener by minimizing the strain on the motor and gears.
This table could be helpful if you outsource the repair by knowing if the installer is using the correct torsion springs or give you the option to negotiate beefier springs which will last longer--are you planning on keeping this house or moving in 5 years?
Properly sized torsion springs will increase the life of your garage door opener by minimizing the strain on the motor and gears.
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Posted on 8/12/21 at 11:59 am to Alleman
Just an update: got the new torsion spring in on Monday and gave it a go myself on Tuesday. Was one of the easiest repairs I’ve ever done. Got some rebar and grinded it down to fit in the holes of the torsion spring. Read something online about gauging the proper tension. Should be able to lift the door with one hand and then it should stay at waist height and not fall or go up. Had to add a couple more quarter-turns because it wanted to fall without holding it. But it’s fixed now and wouldn’t hesitate to do it myself again.
This post was edited on 8/12/21 at 12:00 pm
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