How much tension to put on your garage door spring

Today I talk about some of the wrong things that homeowners use to add tension to a garage door spring. With a little bit of humor and lots of professional information and the right way and safe way to do it.

[@gotmerou]

Awesome and to the point!

[@Elrafau]

what about garage doors with 2 springs

[@SmaxChristopher1]

Don’t go ahead and do, just do!

[@flankerroad7414]

Nicely done...this'll help me this afternoon for sure!

[@user-zq6pj5jo8j]

Great info. One tip is Get a clip on mic. Too much echo in that garage makes it had to understand you. Thanks for the info..:)

[@Deltajgaragedoorparts-wb6ic]

Thank you for the tip!

[@Deltajgaragedoorparts-wb6ic]

So glad to help

[@steveyoung0516]

Keep your fingers away from set screws. Also, looks like spring is oiled so you don't need to stretch it out too much.

[@jamesmarsh1514]

Hello, Thanks for your post. I am replacing the current cable that is 8' 6" or 101". What size cable should I buy? 8' or 9' feet.. Thank you for any help

[@Deltajgaragedoorparts-wb6ic]

Thank you for your response James. you should be a cable that is 8'6" in length which is for a 7' high garage door. However you could also instead a 9'6" cable as well. the longer cable may require you to add 2 more quarters or 1/2 turn to balce your door. Thanks Darren

[@steveyoung0516]

Door too hot on the top.

[@cwncwn-sg4ke]

very stylish safety glasses---do you recall the source???

[@Deltajgaragedoorparts-wb6ic]

Thank You for your response cwncwn-sg4ke.I love those glasses. They keep most of debris out of your eyes. I bought them from a Local supplier and I might add them to my website. Thanks Darren

[@kenluu-qx6gc]

You can come my house fix

[@nobueno8652]

Using drummer sticks works just as good as the metal rods to adjust tension spring. They fit in holes perfectly.

[@Deltajgaragedoorparts-wb6ic]

So glad to help