In most cases on double door 16 feet wide and larger we recommend replacing with a two spring system.
Single spring garage door.
First assume that the garage door spring is going to break as you unwind or wind it.
Garage door in many cases will dictate how many springs are needed for your garage door if the garage door is a single car door either 8 7 or 8 8 made of aluminum or other lightweight material then it will.
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Thankfully determining which type of spring your door uses is easy.
A common measurement for many homes with a single door garage is 8 to 9 feet wide and 7 to 8 feet high.
Make sure that the bearing is inside the stationary cone.
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Garage doors utilize one of two different types of spring and it s crucial to purchase the right one for your door.
Counter balance the weight of the garage door.
Many builders install one spring on garage door when they install the door.
Keep clothes and body parts away from the spring.
L torsion springs in brown left and right wound pair for sectional garage doors.
L torsion springs in orange right wound single for sectional garage door.
For double car styles you can typically expect dimensions to be 16 feet wide by 7 feet high but note that garage doors are not all created equal.
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Insert the bolts in the stationary cones of the new torsion spring and insert the bolts in the slots on the spring anchor bracket.
If the springs are attached to the wall directly over the door itself you have torsion springs.
Finger tighten nuts on bolts until the stationary cone is flush against the center bearing plate.
Require only one spring.
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Garage springs are under an extreme amount of tension and either stretch or torque providing enough force to help you move the door.
One spring systems utilize a larger spring that puts added stress on the other garage door system components.
To avoid injury clutch the bars firmly on the ends furthest away from the plugs and stand securely on a sturdy ladder not on chairs or cans turned upside down.
If you have very large heavy door then two or more springs will be required some very heavy wood doors may require 3 or even 4 springs to provide enough lifting strength to.
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