Single Torsion Spring Garage Door

Torsion springs sit against the wall over the garage door.

Single torsion spring garage door.

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. Another example is the clopay ez set torsion spring system for garage doors. 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. 4 8 out of 5 stars 476.

L continue 2 pack winding rods d 1 2 x l 18 inch with random antiskid handle used for garage door torsion spring and many more black. Many builders install one spring on garage door when they install the door. Extension springs are located on each side of the door near the upper rails there should always be two extension springs and cables. One spring systems utilize a larger spring that puts added stress on the other garage door system components.

L torsion springs in orange right wound single for sectional garage door. D x 22 in. Wire x 1 75 in. Wire x 2 in.

Professional installation is recommended. Torsion springs store energy by coiling tightly as the door as the door closes. Torsion springs extension springs and other garage door hardware can cause serious injury or death if not handled and installed properly. See lower price in cart.

When the spring unwinds the energy is released causing the door to rise. Torsion springs are located over the garage door and the number of springs depends on the size and weight of the door. Many garage door servicemen mark the springs with chalk or paint but you can probably wind the springs in the time it would take me to explain how to read the marks. 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.

Do not attempt to install springs or hardware yourself unless you have the proper tools reasonable mechanical aptitude and experience and upper arm strength. D x 31 in. Mounted horizontally above the opening garage door torsion springs are twisted as the door goes down storing energy in the process. If you have very large heavy door then two or more springs will be required.

L torsion springs in brown left and right wound pair for sectional garage doors. Torsion springs are the most common type of springs found in garages and can lift more weight than extension springs. On one of our tutorials we have provided several options for replacing e z set springs.