As a homeowner who has recently retensioned my garage door, I can share my personal experience and offer guidance on how to retension a garage door effectively.

Here’s a step-by-step account from Wise County Garage Door of how I retensioned my garage door:

  1. Prioritizing Safety: Before starting any work on my garage door, I prioritized safety. I ensured that the power to the garage door opener was disconnected to prevent any accidental activation. Additionally, I wore safety glasses and gloves to protect myself from potential injuries.
  2. Identifying the Springs: I determined the type of springs my garage door had. I discovered that my door was equipped with torsion springs, which were mounted horizontally above the door. It’s important to identify the type of springs your door has before proceeding with the retensioning process.
  3. Working with Torsion Springs:
    • Gathering Tools: For working with torsion springs, I gathered a winding bar, a socket wrench, and a ladder.
    • Releasing Existing Tension: Using the winding bars, I inserted one bar into the winding cone of the first spring and secured it. I rotated the winding cone away from the center of the door to release tension. I repeated the process for the second spring if applicable.
    • Loosening Set Screws: I located the set screws on the torsion spring cone and used a socket wrench to loosen them. It’s important to note that the set screws should be loosened but not removed completely.
    • Adjusting Tension: With the winding bars in place, I rotated the spring cone in the opposite direction of the release, gradually applying tension. I made sure to distribute the tension evenly across both springs since my garage door had a double-spring system. I carefully adjusted the tension until I achieved the desired balance and tension level.
    • Tightening Set Screws: Once the desired tension was reached, I tightened the set screws securely using the socket wrench. It was crucial to ensure that the set screws were properly tightened to prevent any slippage.
  4. Seeking Professional Assistance: Retensioning garage door springs can be a challenging and potentially dangerous task. If you’re unsure about the process or don’t have experience working with garage door springs, it’s best to seek professional assistance. Garage door professionals have the expertise and tools to retension springs safely and effectively.

During the retensioning process, I remained cautious and double-checked all the steps to ensure proper tensioning of the garage door springs. It’s important to remember that retensioning springs should only be done as necessary and in accordance with manufacturer guidelines or professional advice.

By following these steps from Wise County Garage Door and ensuring safety throughout the process, I successfully retensioned my garage door springs, resulting in a well-balanced and smoothly operating door. However, it’s crucial to approach this task with caution and seek professional assistance if you’re unsure or uncomfortable with performing the retensioning yourself.

Wise County Door and Gate

Wise County, TX

940-304-0821