Single Torsion Spring Garage Door

Prime line gd 12233 left hand wind garage door torsion spring replace broken garage door springs 243 in.

Single torsion spring garage door.

Other problems frequently ensue when a single spring is used on a double car garage door. Torsion springs are the most common type of springs found in garages and can lift more weight than extension springs. First the weight of the. You will be winding up on the torsion spring.

All dura lift springs meet the dasma standard rating of 10 000 plus door open and close cycles. When the spring unwinds the energy is released causing the door to rise. In most cases on double door 16 feet wide and larger we recommend replacing with a two spring system. Both the winding and stationary cones are professionally installed for safe operation.

Give home owners options when it comes to replacing garage door springs. 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. Mounted horizontally above the opening garage door torsion springs are twisted as the door goes down storing energy in the process. Many manufacturers have cut costs by using a single spring on a double wide 16 steel garage door.

One spring systems utilize a larger spring that puts added stress on the other garage door system components. X 32 in yellow left hand wind 4 7 out of 5 stars 132 13 01 93 95. At this point you will wind the springs. 1 75 means the inside diameter is 1 inches.

Torsion spring inside diameter and overall length in many cases the inside diameter of the torsion spring will be indicated on the stationary cone in between the two springs at the midpoint of the door. Install new or use this pair of left install new or use this pair of left and right wound torsion springs to replace broken sectional garage door torsion springs. If you cannot find the size. My garage door spring broke it has one spring should i upgrade to a two spring system 5 100 1 vote many builders install one spring on garage door when they install the door.

Require only one spring. 2 means the inside diameter is two inches etc.