How To Replace Garage Door Torsion Springs - Safely and Correctly - DDM Garage Doors Blog

Posted September 9th, 2012 at 3:57 pm by Dan Musick

The video is here live! All the steps for how to replace garage door torsion springs on a two-spring system are given in clear, sequential steps. Therefore, decide whether this is something you would like to try as a DIY project.

Caution! Read and heed all safety procedures carefully! In addition, pause the video regularly, and read the website instructions as well.

We wish you a safe and effective job replacing your garage door torsion springs! Remember to visit our “Find My Spring Database” to find your torsion springs and possible longer life replacement springs.

For alternative methods of winding garage door springs, see our blog posts on the S3 Arrow Tru-Line Winder and the new Torsion Spring Safe-T-Winder. We also have a blog post on four spring residential systems, which can be convenient if you want longer-life springs.

You can also read about my toughest torsion spring replacement, for a commercial garage door.

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