Back in 2012, we posted our YouTube video on “How To Replace Garage Door Torsion Springs.” Ideally, we wanted to follow up with information on how to approach circumstances that could arise from improper installation, such as the garage door shaft not sliding.…
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Over the years, manufacturers have sought to build more safety into their products. In addition to warning labels, garage door manufacturers often powder coat products with red paint for safety and to alert technicians of potential danger.
Probably the most dangerous component is the winding cone on a garage door torsion spring.…
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Most installers eyeball or guess at where to install the spring anchor bracket. As a result, I’ve seen many where the center support bracket mounts one or two inches too high. Doors will work for years this way. However, the poor installation may result in the torsion shaft binding or fatiguing and actually breaking.…
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For shafts to turn properly inside the end bearings, the end bearing plate must remain plumb. An unsupported plate can lean, causing the bearing or shaft to wear. Often a worn bearing will wear completely through the shaft. This causes the shaft and drum to drop and the garage door to no longer be level.…
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Many years ago we first posted our residential torsion spring database program. We discovered then that customers were ordering longer life springs that were so heavy that the shaft would bend from the extra weight.
Because of this, we began recommending that customers add idler support brackets if either of their springs weighs over 20 pounds.…
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When upgrading to longer life torsion springs, it is often better to convert to four smaller springs. This is especially true when the torsion springs are for heavier garage doors.
On a standard two spring system, both torsion springs normally mount back to back to the spring anchor bracket off-centered above the door.…
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So you’ve seen our page on installing garage door torsion springs …
In the process of digesting all the information, customers sometimes make a dangerous assumption.
When installing two garage door springs, using two bushings or bearings sounds reasonable – it seems to make sense.…
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If you need a spring anchor bracket, do you need hardware?
If the hardware is not accessible, order a Spring Anchor Bracket Kit. Look for the letter K toward the end of the part number.
For extra durability, select a spring anchor bracket with a freeway bearing.…
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