{"id":2552,"date":"2018-06-29T12:26:06","date_gmt":"2018-06-29T18:26:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/?p=2552"},"modified":"2023-06-23T16:02:53","modified_gmt":"2023-06-23T22:02:53","slug":"garage-door-springs-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/29\/garage-door-springs-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"Garage Door Springs Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2018\/06\/how-to-replace-garage-door-springs.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"196\" src=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2018\/06\/how-to-replace-garage-door-springs-300x196.jpg\" alt=\"A repair professional loosening and removing the two bolts that secure the center stationary torsion cones on a garage door spring.\" class=\"wp-image-2555\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The garage door torsion spring replacement is dangerous! Therefore, before you start to replace them, make sure that you follow all safety precautions to prevent accidents from occurring. More information on how to replace your garage door torsion springs is available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/zxUoJrLhaSI\">DDM Garage Doors YouTube video<\/a> titled by the same name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Replace Garage Door Torsion Springs\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zxUoJrLhaSI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Measure to make sure you have the right replacement springs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unwind the unbroken spring or springs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, remove the two center bolts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mark and loosen the set screws on the cable drums.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slide the torsion shaft to the left and right to remove the old springs and install the new springs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure the springs and cable drums, and tighten both cables.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, wind both springs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, view our tutoral <em><a href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/diy-instructions\/replace-garage-door-torsion-springs.php\">How to Replace Garage Door Torsion Springs<\/a><\/em> for more detailed step-by-step instructions. With this information, your replacement of the garage door springs will hopefully be both safe and successful.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The garage door torsion spring replacement is dangerous! Therefore, before you start to replace them, make sure that you follow all safety precautions to prevent accidents from occurring. More information on how to replace your garage door torsion springs is available on the DDM Garage Doors YouTube video titled by the same name. 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