2007-12-31 09:11:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
That should be left to the professionals because thos springs are under a LOT of tension and if you are not careful it can take your face right off. A lot of people get severely injured every year trying to fix them themselves. It's not worth the risk. There are companies that do garage doors that will replace the springs cheap.
2007-12-31 09:14:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
The springs on a garage door are dangerous. You really do need to call a professional to fix them.
2008-01-01 05:04:12 · answer #2 · answered by Fuzzy Squirrel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First is the question of WHY they came off the drums. The door may have closed on something (common) or the springs may need adjustment, or one or both of the torsion tube bearings may be bad. If it is the bearings, they'll need to be replaced. Sorry, but due to liability, I never give out instructions on how to reset springs and cables. Most contractors will not. If you insist on doing it yourself, there are plenty of websites that give out free information on how to do this. Make sure you have the proper tools, including WINDING BARS. Never attempt to wind springs with a long screwdriver! I've seen it attempted, and it's never pretty.
2016-05-28 07:03:32 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two different types of garage door springs: the kind that go with one-piece doors (traditional extension springs) and the kind that go on newer rollup doors (torsional springs).
In a nutshell, you can do the first kind -- the ones on a one-piece door. But if you're not an expert, you can literally KILL YOURSELF with the roll-up type. Of course, there's some macho guy (see first linked Source, below) that claims he defied death and did it. Probably true... but still... I'm just sayin'.
My advice if you have a roll-up door: pay somebody.
On the other hand, if you have a one piece, it's not tough. There are typically two springs on each side. If you're super-buff, you can just brute force it. The steps, in summary, are:
1) Prop open the door as much as possible. An eight-foot ladder with some phonebooks on top has been known to do the trick. You are trying to relax the springs as much as possible.
2) There is usually a bolt or chain that you can then release to free up the spring(s).
3) Take only one spring off at a time and then man up and stretch the new spring into place. But you really should replace ALL/BOTH SPRINGS on the same day. (Like tires on your car... you probably wouldn't replace just one. Would you?)
Check the second and third linked sources for more details and drawings, if you haven't seen them yet.
Good luck.
2007-12-31 09:24:20 · answer #4 · answered by Todd T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lots of lubericant and there is an adjustment screw or nut near where the cable is anchored to the ceiling, dont forget the pulleys and alignment, everything should be straight and plumb, if you need to use force, dont, something is wrong, re-assess what you are doing or have done, if you are adjusting the tortion spring over the door, GO HIRE A PRO, getting hurt is easy and can get real serious real fast
2007-12-31 09:19:57 · answer #5 · answered by robert r 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two kinds of springs - one runs across the top of the door - very dangerous, lots of tension when the door is down and hidden by the door when it is up - hire someone
the other has springs running along the tracks away from the door. Raise the door and they should go pretty slack. Prop the door to keep them slack and keep the door from dropping. There should be cable clamps on the cables so you can release them and tighten. If the door is coming down heavy, you may have to replace the springs or double up with weaker springs. To find out proper springs - with a friend, lower the unsprung door onto a bathroom scale and measure the weight of the door. Then buy a pair of springs with that rating.
2007-12-31 09:17:57 · answer #6 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
there are so maeny--but basically-the cable is just there to keep spring from flying -if it brakes--so is spring is broke--you need to buy new spring-best to change both-at same time
2007-12-31 09:16:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what needs 'fixed'. If the spring is broken, you can weld it but replacement is highly recommended. Pls define the problem.
2007-12-31 09:15:38 · answer #8 · answered by pappy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are talking about the springs above the door, than this is not a DIY project. These springs are under high tension & should only be repaired by a knowledgeable person.
If they are the springs on the sides of the doors, then you can go ahead and replace them yourself. The people at the home inprovement store will be able to help you.
2007-12-31 09:15:17 · answer #9 · answered by roadrunnerjim 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
there are different techniques on lemonparty.org
2007-12-31 09:13:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋