Garage door springs are extremely powerful, but also extremely dangerous mechanisms. No matter what kind of door springs you have, both the door and the springs have to be maintained in a very good order and periodically inspected to ensure safety. Garage door springs are under extreme tension and if you try to adjust them on your own they could literally kill you.  If you suspect a spring adjustment issue is causing your garage door opener to malfunction, call a qualified garage door repair professional.  Garage door springs are great tools that help your garage door opening run smoothly. They are incredibly powerful, and can be dangerous if they aren’t handled properly.

Torsion springs exert their counterbalance force or energy in a twisting motion, while side mounted springs will extend and contract to counterbalance the garage door. Torsion springs are usually mounted above a closed door, parallel and horizontal to the top section of the door. They provide lifting power for the door by winding and unwinding while the door is opened and closed. Torsion springs always grow in length when they are wound in the proper direction. If your spring does not get longer as you wind it, you are winding it the wrong direction probably because it is improperly installed.

Replacement directions are identical for single-car and double-car garage doors with the EZ-Set Torsion Spring System with only one spring on the left side. The only difference is that the center shaft coupler (or the center of the shaft, if there is no coupler) is supported in the middle on double-car doors. Replacing the garage door torsion springs must be done carefully. The torsion shaft which passes through these springs, prevents possible accidents due to spring failure. Replacing both springs will not only prevent any damage caused by the breaking of the second spring, but also keep your door working efficiently. It is always a good idea to have your garage door spring system inspected at least once a year by a professional overhead door technician.