Quick Guide: How to Repair Unbalanced Torsion Springs
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- August 31, 2020
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- November 15, 2022
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In this article we will cover the safest way to repair an unbalanced torsion springs due to a broken or unbalanced cable. We hope that this guide will help you be a better installer and provide exceptional service to your customers.
COMMON CAUSES OF AN UNBALANCED DOOR
- Closing the door down on something such as a bicycle
- One or more broken cables
- Something is caught in the track
First, confirm that there is an issue. The easiest way to do this is to close the door and check if the area around the door shows any gaps. This is a sign of an unbalanced garage door.
Helpful Tip: To ensure an even surface for the door, make sure nothing is underneath it.
- First, push the door closed, by hand, as much as you can.
- Next, disconnect and unplug the opener.
- Then, unwind the tension on the springs with the proper tools. As you unwind the spring, you should notice the high side of the door begin to lower.
- With the spring completely unwound, the door should now be sitting flat on the ground and level. You can now assess what part(s) need to be fixed.
- With everything fixed and back in place, you will need to reset the torsion assembly.
- Once this is complete, run the door manually a few times to ensure the door is balanced, everything is working in the assembly, and nothing is caught in the tracks.
- If everything worked smoothly, you can reconnect the opener and do a few test runs.
Pro Tip: When replacing one part of a paired set, we recommend that you replace both parts. This ensures even wear on both sides.
A few additional helpful tips to remember while working:
- Always recommend preventative maintenance to the customer at least twice a year. Once before the cold winter season and once before the hot summer season. This is a great opportunity for you to offer a recurring, preventative maintenance plan.
- During your repair, it is a best practice to do a full inspection, lubricate any moving parts, and recommend or replace any worn parts.
- After you have completed repairs, be sure to talk with the customer about extra remotes or other accessories available.
- Always recommend and sell cables and torsion springs in pairs. This will help save the customer additional charges in the future.
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2 Responses
I like how you mentioned that you could try and assess the situation of your garage door to obtain information. My uncle told us yesterday he was planning to have their garage door inspected as it is not opening and closing properly. He asked me if I had any idea what would be the best option to resolve it. Thanks to this informative article. I’ll tell him they can consult garage door spring repair services as they can provide information about the process.
Thanks for pointing out that we can check if there really is an issue with the torsion springs when we close the door and see gaps around it. I think I should tell my husband to do that tomorrow to know if we already need a professional to check our garage. The first thing that I noticed this evening when we got home is that it was hard to open the garage to park our car.