Never use screwdrivers pin punches or pliers handles to wind or unwind a torsion spring.
How to fix a double garage door spring.
A pair of new springs cost about 25.
Step 1 unplug the garage door opener and clamp the door to the track.
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Pull up on the pry bars to allow you and your helper to grab the door underneath with your hands.
Put on eye.
Step 3 lift the door up together maintaining an equal balance until the door is fully open.
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The doors with two springs are easy to replace.
Keep the garage door opener disconnected from power.
Position a sturdy ladder to the side of the springs rather than working directly in front of them for safety reasons.
Use locking pliers or a c clamp to secure the door to the track to keep it from opening when you release the tension on the springs 1 x research sourcestep 2 loosen the set screws while holding each spring with a winding bar.
A garage door weighs tans and it would be close to impossible to move it shut and open without the help of the door springs.
The stretching and contracting of the door spring on the garage door balance out the heavyweight of the garage door to help it slide up and down easily during opening and closing.
There are two types of garage door springs.
Disconnect the garage door opener so the door remains closed.