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Manual garage door springs.
Torsion springs are mounted directly above the door and need to be wound with special tools.
The springs used in opening and closing a garage door support the entire weight of the garage door.
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There are two different types of spring systems for garage doors.
Garage doors come in different styles that use two different types of springs.
Steel residential garage door installation instructions and maintenance 1 and 2 layer construction in this manual you will find safety information how to prepare the opening installing the new door painting maintenance and replacement parts.
There are several types of garage door springs to consider when replacing them.
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Garage door extension springs stretch to provide lifting power for the door.
This means that there is extreme tension in these springs and that any sudden and uncontrolled release of these springs is dangerous and could cause serious injuries.
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There are two kinds of springs used.
Extension springs or torsion springs.
These springs are typically made.
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If your garage door slips down below the header after you have opened it you garage door springs need to be adjusted.
Garage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease.
Garage springs are under an extreme amount of tension and either stretch or torque providing enough force to help you move the door.
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.
This tension makes it easier to lift the garage door from its closed position.
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Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track.
Use the size and weight of the door to calculate the correct size from a spring weight manual.