Single Torsion Spring Garage Door

L torsion springs in brown left and right wound pair for sectional garage doors.

Single torsion spring garage door.

Wire x 2 in. Extension springs are located on each side of the door near the upper rails there should always be two extension springs and cables. Wire x 1 75 in. L torsion springs in orange right wound single for sectional garage door.

Torsion springs are located over the garage door and the number of springs depends on the size and weight of the door. We want your business but not at the expense of your well being. While clopay has made great strides in developing a safe system for the do it yourselfer to install replacing these garage door springs can be very difficult. D x 31 in.

Or more so you will require enough strong people to help you with this. When the door is closed and at rest the torsion spring stores enormous amounts of energy and when you want the door to open the spring helps by uncoiling and releasing that energy. Another example is the clopay ez set torsion spring system for garage doors. In most cases on double door 16 feet wide and larger we recommend replacing with a two spring system.

Garage door torsion springs 1 75 pair with non slip winding bars coated torsion springs with a minimum of 10 000 cycles 0 207x1 75 x24. Do not attempt to install springs or hardware yourself unless you have the proper tools reasonable mechanical aptitude and experience and upper arm strength. Torsion springs sit against the wall over the garage door. On one of our tutorials we have provided several options for replacing e z set springs.

Garage door in many cases will dictate how many springs are needed for your garage door if the garage door is a single car door either 8 7 or 8 8 made of aluminum or other lightweight material then it will require only one spring. Torsion springs extension springs and other garage door hardware can cause serious injury or death if not handled and installed properly. Disconnect the door from its motor by pulling the trolley s red cord and lift the door open. You could also damage property.

If you have very large heavy door then two or more springs will be required. Replacing garage door torsion springs is dangerous because the springs are under tension. Many builders install one spring on garage door when they install the door. A single torsion spring system that is broken is bad news as it requires much more effort to open your door.

See lower price in cart. One spring systems utilize a larger spring that puts added stress on the other garage door system components. D x 22 in. Professional installation is recommended.

Torsion springs store energy by coiling tightly as the door as the door closes.