In this video you ll learn how to spot and replace a garage door extension spring.
How to install garage door springs video.
Screw on the top hinges and rollers.
This should take about 3 minutes and you don t need to remove the springs or loosen the tension to measure them.
Secure cable end to bracket.
These videos will help you with the installation of your new clopay garage doors.
There are two types of garage door springs.
To learn more about installing clopay garage doors go to our garage door installation overview.
A couple of carabiners can.
Do not try to remove the extension spring that is not broken when the garage door is closed.
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The doors with two springs are easy to replace.
Set top door panel in place and secure it with hinge screws.
Clopay garage door installation videos.
A few years back i narrowly avoided being hit by a spring that snapped.
In order to replace your garage door spring s you will need to find the current measurements in order to accurately replace the spring s.
A pair of new springs cost about 25.
Open the door then tighten locking pliers onto the track to hold the door open.