Garage Door Extension Spring Replacement

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Garage door extension spring replacement.

The springs have a safety cable inside to prevent injury in case of accidental breakage. Since extension springs are determined by how much weight they each lift and the pulley system cuts this in half you need to replace your old springs with 200 pound extension springs. They stretch to provide lifting power for the garage door. If it doesn t stay in place on its own it s time to replace your garage springs.

But it s good to know when it s time to find garage door spring replacements. To test your springs disable your garage door opener if you have one then raise the door manually. Purchase new garage door extension springs. The new spring s diameter length and wire size or gauge must be the same as your old spring.

Extension springs are cheaper easier to install and require less maintenance than torsion springs. Order online or call our friendly staff 1 800 233 1487 garage door extension springs. The overbuilt 160 lbs. The extension springs alone cost 20 to 50 each.

Extension springs 2 pack are made of spring steel and designed to be mounted perpendicular above the horizontal track of the garage door. The average cost to replace garage door extension springs is 120 to 150 for one spring and 150 to 200 for two springs. Garage door extension spring replacement cost. Prime line gd 52238 torsion spring winding rods the only tools recommended for adjusting or replacing garage door tension springs 1 2 diameter x 16 long round steel rods pack of 2 4 6 out of 5 stars 262.

Another way to test your springs is to see if your garage door is perfectly aligned. The easiest way to do this is to take the broken spring to a local garage door dealer or home improvement center so they can help you find an exact match.