Garage Door Not Balanced

The procedure is the same for over balanced garage doors just make sure to move the spring in the opposite direction.

Garage door not balanced.

When a garage door is properly balanced the springs completely support the door and the door remains in place with minimal upward or downward movement. If the spring or springs are too strong they can cause the garage door to fly open and if you have garage door opener attached it can cause premature failure to the components inside the garage door opener including the electronic parts as. It often means that a spring replacement or a spring adjustment is needed. More than a little movement means your door is out of balance.

You need to start with the door in the down position so you can lift it up to various heights and check the balance. If your garage door is not properly balanced it can and will eventually cause damage to the garage door garage door parts and your garage door opener. Most commonly doors fall down because they ve lost tension on their springs so that s what we ll discuss. Periodic maintenance of your garage door includes balancing to ensure the door opens and closes with maximum efficiency.

Adjusting an extension spring door. A balanced garage door is an important part of your garage. You will not be able to check for proper balance with a garage door opener attached to the garage door. 2 brace the open door.

Move the garage door up and down until you find a place where the door stays suspended when you let go. An unbalanced door can pose safety issues and tax a garage door opener. If the door falls to the lower position quickly the spring tension is too weak. Either way call a garage door expert to do the work.

This is a very visual representation of the internal struggle happening inside your garage door s system. If that point is more than four feet or less than three feet above the ground you will need to balance the door. If your garage door does not open in a balanced way it means that the garage door opener is being overused and its lifespan will be shortened. Close the garage door all the way.

Press the button on the garage door opener to close the door if it has an opener. If the door continues to rise the spring tension is too strong.