Since the end of the spring is set on the shaft a two inch gap is left when the spring break s.
How to lift a garage door with broken spring.
Two ladders 6 foot or higher these two ladders serve as stoppers when the roller is fully opened.
The 6 or above that is apt for the proper working.
The size of the door and the type of spring system determines how difficult opening the door will be.
The top section of your garage door is bent the electric garage door opener tried to lift the garage door and it bent the top section.
Now let s move on to steps step 1.
Unless you have experience with broken springs don t.
A garage door should not be opened until the spring is repaired.
Replacing garage door springs is not a do it yourself project replacement requires special tools and techniques to prevent injury.
Lifting a door with a broken spring means you will have to lift the weight of the door panels.
If the roller will not be supported by a stopper it would only shut back since the spring is broken and can no longer support the door s heavy weight.
This is the most definite way of determining you have a broken garage door spring.
On one side of the door you can make your friend stand to help you out.
How to lift garage door with broken spring.
Is your car trapped inside your garage with a broken spring.
On either side of the garage door you can place the two ladders.
Given the fact most are made of steel or wood it will be heavy.
Looking to open it yourself.
A garage door that has a broken spring has nothing to support its weight.