Garage Door Out Of Balance

When a garage door is off balance it means the springs either don t have enough tension to counterbalance the door s weight or they are exerting too much pressure.

Garage door out of balance.

Move the garage door up and down until you find a place where the door stays suspended when you let go. Spring size for garage doors is determined by first determining what the total weight of the door with all hardware. If your garage door looks uneven while it s opening or closing and appears slanted there s a good chance that it s out of balance. Use the handle to close the door all the way if it doesn t have an opener.

Adjusting an extension spring door. More than a little movement means your door is out of balance. Open the door manually to determine where the balance problem is. Locate the area of the motor and disconnect the power cord to prevent any unwanted electrical shocks or surges then pull the emergency release lever which should release the door from the track that allows it to open and close automatically.

Properly balancing a garage door first requires the use of the proper size spring or springs. An unbalanced door can pose safety issues and tax a garage door opener. This is a very visual representation of the internal struggle happening inside your garage door s system. Get started by closing the garage door.

You need to start with the door in the down position so you can lift it up to various heights and check the balance. If that point is more than four feet or less than three feet above the ground you will need to balance the door. The garage door still uses rollers and tracks to hold the door in place during opening and closing. Garage door looks uneven while opening or closing.

A garage door that s out of alignment can be very dangerous. Press the button on the garage door opener to close the door if it has an opener. A door that won t close and lock leaves you vulnerable to burglars too. Close the garage door all the way.

Most commonly doors fall down because they ve lost tension on their springs so that s what we ll discuss. Periodic maintenance of your garage door includes balancing to ensure the door opens and closes with maximum efficiency. The procedure is the same for over balanced garage doors just make sure to move the spring in the opposite direction.