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Single spring garage door installation.
Garage door installation and replacement costs may vary according to style and size.
At this point you will wind the springs.
Preventing garage door damage whenever a torsion spring is installed it is stretched horizontally along the shaft to keep the coils from binding.
Insert the bolts in the stationary cones of the new torsion spring and insert the bolts in the slots on the spring anchor bracket.
For doors with torsion springs located over the door spend the 50 or so to have a garage door professional release the tension.
Many garage door servicemen mark the springs with chalk or paint but you can probably wind the springs in the time it would take me to explain how to read the marks.
Begin by turning the spring up 1 4 turn until it meets resistance.
Make sure that the bearing is inside the stationary cone.
You will be winding up on the torsion spring.
This home depot guide will explain the cost to install garage doors and openers or replace existing ones so you can decide which options are best for your budget.
Finger tighten nuts on bolts until the stationary cone is flush against the center bearing plate.
A c hook is required for a single spring installation while a w hook is required for a double spring installation available separately.