Torsion see above which mounts on the header above the door and extension photo 1 which floats above the upper roller track.
How to install garage door springs and cables.
This video will show you how to replace the extension springs on your garage door.
After my last garage door spring broke for 4 years ago the other one snapped so i had a pro come in and replace both as well as the cables.
Step 1 preparation the first thing you need to do is gather all the proper tools and materials you will need to install the cable and adjust the springs.
Broken and misaligned cables are a rather common problem when it comes to garage door cables so you need to be able to replace them when necessary.
Learn how to repair overhead garage door springs and cables without winding up in the emergency room.
Follow along as a pro explains how it s done.
Installation of safety cables on your garage door springs can protect you and your belongings from damage if a spring breaks.
In this video you ll learn how to spot and replace a garage door extension spring.
Follow these steps to replace your garage door cables.
The garage door tension springs provide lifting force for the heavy door and are under tremendous tension get careless and they can hurt you.
Unplug and disengage the garage door opener by pulling on the emergency release handle.
Garage door springs come in two styles.
This video will show you a safe and easy way to replace your garage door cables.
In the past extension springs were safer to install but didn t have containment cables running through the center of the spring.
This video will show you how to replace the extension springs on your garage door.
A few years back i narrowly avoided being hit by a spring that snapped.
This allows you to open and close the door manually.