Here's my fix on my Genie Excelerator garage door with a broken torsion spring. This repair is difficult and can be dangerous. Please read the disclaimer and use caution. This goes over my way of doing it. Make sure to have the correct spring size, tools, and ability before proceeding. Make sure to have a friend assist you as well to help hold things in place. TOOLS: • Torsion Spring - www.homedepot.com/p/DURA-LIFT... • Winding Tool - amzn.to/3Mp0ATm • 7/16 Wrench • 9/16 Wrench & Socket + Ratchet • www.homedepot.com/p/Clopay-Sy... • Sharpie • Step Ladder - amzn.to/3bg8azE 00:00 Intro 00:07 The Problem 00:37 Disclaimer 00:52 The Tools 01:25 The Fix 02:32 Remove Old Springs 07:03 Install New Springs 14:25 Winding Up the Right Spring (on the left side of this view) 16:44 Winding Up the Left Spring (on the right side of this view) 18:30 Test #1 18:45 Needs Winded More 22:31 Final Test Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of MC FIX IT, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information in the video, post, blog, or social media. MC FIX IT assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. If you feel uncomfortable at any time. Stop and go to a professional. MC FIX IT recommends safe practices when working on vehicles, your house, or any other project and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of MC FIX IT, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not MC FIX IT. #mcfixit #houserepair #fix #repair #garage #garagedoor
Hey just wanted to note that when you added the 3 additional quarter turns on the right spring, that it appears you did not loosen the torsion spring bolts enough as it turned the torsion bar. So when you were slowly releasing it that it undid the 3 quarter turns. If you go back and add those 3 quarter turns to the right side, it will be in better balance as it was still a little heavy at the end of the video. I’ve replaced my torsion spring a couple of times because we use our garage as our main door.
Good catch. I was really wondering why that wound back down. That might explain why the test did not result in the door staying half way open when he let go of it.
MC- I really appreciate this video! I followed it and tried it and it works great! Saved a ton on something I could do, thanks to you! Keep up the vids!
Informative video. Thanks. One comment is to be careful about overtightening the set screws. Tighten until they contact the tube and then tighten 1/4 to 1/2 turn more. That's a hollow tube and could be deformed by overtightening the screws.
Hey everyone! First off thank you for the video, it helped a bunch! You didnt mention (at least i didnt hear) to loosen the other spring prior to starting on the wheels. I was following along with the video and went to the wheel before going to the other side of the spring. Easy recovery but added a little more mystery and fear to the process! Thanks again for the video
Thanks for writing. I’ll have to go back over the video and check this out. Sometimes editing causes you to miss little things like that. Glad to hear the video helped!
My garage torsion spring broke after 18+ years, so I ordered another spring using the SAME SIZE shown on the broken spring. Installed it on my 8ft door which requires 33 to 34 turns. I’m up to around 45 quarter turns and when I lift the door halfway it falls to the floor. I noticed that this new spring did not expand out as far as the previous spring. It’s about 3-eighth inch short of the indentation mark of the old spring. Should I do 33 quarter turns and tap spring to stretch it out to the old spot on the shaft?
Hi, I got a Amarr double very heavy garage door (we are in hurricane zone) which is out of balance because is almost impossible to lift it manuanlly. I followed your video and I found that I can't rotate the springs any more, they are totaled compressed. What should be the issue here, are the springs damaged, lost of eleasticty, old and need to be replaced?. The whole garage door and lifting system was changed in 2015. Thank you
Maybe they installed the wrong springs in 2015. Id be shocked if they were worn out. Did you hire someone to put it in originally? I’d reach out to them if so.
I thought I mentioned that. It’s based on the spray paint color on the actual spring, you can see that mine is white. So you get that corresponding color. I’ve linked mine in the description to the actual one I bought. Great question, best of luck on your project!
If the size isn’t painted on the spring, you get the right spring by measuring 3 things: the spring gage, the inside diameter, and the length of the spring. In this case the 218 is the spring gage (the diameter of the spring wire in thousandths), 2 is the inside diameter, and 26 is the length of the spring (not including the end pieces). So 218x2x26 is painted on the spring at 14:42 on the video.
Things were going good loosened all the things we were supposed to when we went to take spring off bar it moved until it got to the thing it goes through and would not go through. Tried both sides. Can not get bar out of bracket. Any suggestions?😊
Got same length torsion spring and followed the steps; but issue I see is garage door only lift up till 1 foot , stay stuck and does not move up regardless how much manual lift force I put in (in manual mode). please guide. I tried going up to 33 quarter turns (16.5 half turns) as 31 or 30 turns was not helping, rotation was clock wise for 33 quarter turns..
Here's my fix on my Genie Excelerator garage door with a broken torsion spring. This repair is difficult and can be dangerous. Please read the disclaimer and use caution. This goes over my way of doing it. Make sure to have the correct spring size, tools, and ability before proceeding. Make sure to have a friend assist you as well to help hold things in place.
TOOLS:
• Torsion Spring - www.homedepot.com/p/DURA-LIFT...
• Winding Tool - amzn.to/3Mp0ATm
• 7/16 Wrench
• 9/16 Wrench & Socket + Ratchet
• www.homedepot.com/p/Clopay-Sy...
• Sharpie
• Step Ladder - amzn.to/3bg8azE
00:00 Intro
00:07 The Problem
00:37 Disclaimer
00:52 The Tools
01:25 The Fix
02:32 Remove Old Springs
07:03 Install New Springs
14:25 Winding Up the Right Spring (on the left side of this view)
16:44 Winding Up the Left Spring (on the right side of this view)
18:30 Test #1
18:45 Needs Winded More
22:31 Final Test
Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of MC FIX IT, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information in the video, post, blog, or social media. MC FIX IT assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. If you feel uncomfortable at any time. Stop and go to a professional. MC FIX IT recommends safe practices when working on vehicles, your house, or any other project and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of MC FIX IT, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not MC FIX IT.
#mcfixit #houserepair #fix #repair #garage #garagedoor
As a professional door installer i always find it amusing watching amatuers make videos. No hate intended just voicing my amusement 😂
you winded your cable wrong unless your door is different setup ...you were supposed to winde it toward you not toward the wall
Hey just wanted to note that when you added the 3 additional quarter turns on the right spring, that it appears you did not loosen the torsion spring bolts enough as it turned the torsion bar. So when you were slowly releasing it that it undid the 3 quarter turns. If you go back and add those 3 quarter turns to the right side, it will be in better balance as it was still a little heavy at the end of the video. I’ve replaced my torsion spring a couple of times because we use our garage as our main door.
Thanks for catching that!
Good catch. I was really wondering why that wound back down. That might explain why the test did not result in the door staying half way open when he let go of it.
You make this look easy! Thanks for the video.
Thanks! It’s a doable project, just take all of the necessary caution and care on it! Best of luck JP!
"How to Fix a Broken Garage Door Torsion Spring", Would certainly be an awesome video
Hope you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching it and commenting!
I tried welding it lasted maybe a dozen cycles.
MC- I really appreciate this video! I followed it and tried it and it works great! Saved a ton on something I could do, thanks to you! Keep up the vids!
You are welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Good job man, it helps a lot & we learned a lot.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for your answer!!
You are so welcome! Anytime!
Informative video. Thanks. One comment is to be careful about overtightening the set screws. Tighten until they contact the tube and then tighten 1/4 to 1/2 turn more. That's a hollow tube and could be deformed by overtightening the screws.
Great tips! Thanks for adding this. I appreciate the watch and comment!
Good video, thank you
Thanks for watching and commenting
Great job! One note a revolution would 360°, if you went 30 revolutions you would probably break the spring!
Great note! 30 x 1/4 turns. So like 7.5 revolutions.
Hey everyone! First off thank you for the video, it helped a bunch! You didnt mention (at least i didnt hear) to loosen the other spring prior to starting on the wheels. I was following along with the video and went to the wheel before going to the other side of the spring. Easy recovery but added a little more mystery and fear to the process! Thanks again for the video
Thanks for writing. I’ll have to go back over the video and check this out. Sometimes editing causes you to miss little things like that. Glad to hear the video helped!
it's one half turn on set screws after contact ....don't distort torque tube
Thanks for adding this tip!
Where did you find the winding tool? I couldn't get it at my local hardware store.
Thanks for writing! Here's the link for the Winding Tool - amzn.to/3Mp0ATm
My garage torsion spring broke after 18+ years, so I ordered another spring using the SAME SIZE shown on the broken spring. Installed it on my 8ft door which requires 33 to 34 turns. I’m up to around 45 quarter turns and when I lift the door halfway it falls to the floor. I noticed that this new spring did not expand out as far as the previous spring. It’s about 3-eighth inch short of the indentation mark of the old spring. Should I do 33 quarter turns and tap spring to stretch it out to the old spot on the shaft?
If that helps it stay up halfway well. Be careful and do a few turns at time to ensure it won't snap.
Hi, I got a Amarr double very heavy garage door (we are in hurricane zone) which is out of balance because is almost impossible to lift it manuanlly. I followed your video and I found that I can't rotate the springs any more, they are totaled compressed. What should be the issue here, are the springs damaged, lost of eleasticty, old and need to be replaced?. The whole garage door and lifting system was changed in 2015. Thank you
Maybe they installed the wrong springs in 2015. Id be shocked if they were worn out. Did you hire someone to put it in originally? I’d reach out to them if so.
PS mine is lifting up at the midpoint. Do I have to loosen the spring tension?
Yes, I’d do 2 or 3 turns loosening it. Test it again and maybe you are good or need to loosen it again. Best of luck!
How do you know what size spring to buy????
I thought I mentioned that. It’s based on the spray paint color on the actual spring, you can see that mine is white. So you get that corresponding color. I’ve linked mine in the description to the actual one I bought. Great question, best of luck on your project!
If the size isn’t painted on the spring, you get the right spring by measuring 3 things: the spring gage, the inside diameter, and the length of the spring. In this case the 218 is the spring gage (the diameter of the spring wire in thousandths), 2 is the inside diameter, and 26 is the length of the spring (not including the end pieces). So 218x2x26 is painted on the spring at 14:42 on the video.
Things were going good loosened all the things we were supposed to when we went to take spring off bar it moved until it got to the thing it goes through and would not go through. Tried both sides. Can not get bar out of bracket. Any suggestions?😊
Which bracket?
The thing that the bar goes through on each end. It acts like something clamps down on it when we get to the either end of the bar
Got same length torsion spring and followed the steps; but issue I see is garage door only lift up till 1 foot , stay stuck and does not move up regardless how much manual lift force I put in (in manual mode). please guide. I tried going up to 33 quarter turns (16.5 half turns) as 31 or 30 turns was not helping, rotation was clock wise for 33 quarter turns..
Did your door stick before you pull the original torsion spring?
@@MCFIXIT looks like switch spring sides and now it works and lifts 🙂
Glad you got it to work!
If only one side breaks do you have to replace both sides?
Yes bc it’s only a matter of time before the other one breaks. And it’ll be a little more stretched out in than a new one. Replace both at once.
Got it thanks. Is there a way to open the garage door with one side broken just to get a car out?
"Pretty much holds" *door falls immediately*
My thoughts exactly 😂😂
Great try but mis information