How To Replace Garage Door Torsion Springs
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- In this video, we show how to replace standard garage door torsion springs.
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- - SAFETY WARNING: PLEASE READ DETAILS BELOW BEFORE ATTEMPTING - -
Replacing garage door torsion springs is dangerous because the springs are under tension. The directions in this video hopefully will help guide you in safely replacing your springs, but there are no guarantees. It is impossible to cover every dangerous situation you may encounter. If you fail to use the right tools or if you don't follow safe procedures, you could lose hands, limbs or even your life. You could also damage property.
Doing the job right is your responsibility. We recommend that you carefully study all the instructions and warnings at ddmgaragedoors.com/diy-instru... before beginning your work. If you have any doubts about your ability to safely change your springs, we recommend you hire a professional to repair your garage door.
FOR YOUR SAFETY CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE VIDEO.
1. Always wear safety glasses.
2. Unplug garage door opener.
3. Disengage opener from the door.
4. Always stay out of the path of the winding bars and winding cone to prevent possible injury or death.
Necessary Tools:
1. A Pair of 1/2" winding bars, taped at 1" from the ends
2. A sturdy step ladder
3. A couple of vice grips
4. A set of appropriately-sized open-ended AND socket wrenches
5. A file
6. Tape measure
7. Oil can OR 3-in-1 oil
8. Light Spray Paint
9. Permanent Marker
Instructional Summary:
1. Establish Safety
2. Measure Springs
3. Unwind Your Unbroken Spring
4. Loosen Torsion Hardware
5. Replace Both Springs
6. Secure Torsion Hardware
7. Tension Both Springs
8. Test Door Operation
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0:00 Introduction
0:29 ESTABLISH SAFETY
1:12 Measure Springs
2:04 Unwind Your Unbroken Spring
4:14 Loosen Torsion Hardware
6:19 Replace Both Springs httpad
8:21 Secure Torsion Hardware
11:41 Tension Both Springs
16:02 Test Door Operation - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
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This should be the blueprint on how to produce "do-it-yourself" videos. Excellent work.
Light of the Earth Thank you for your lavish comments.They make the tedious, painstaking work worth it.
11 year old video and this video is the only reason my garage door is working right now. Thank you for the comprehensive instructions! Oh and I still have all my fingers and eyeballs!
Quite possibly the best how to video ever made in the history of how to videos.
Thanks for your kind words, charlie! We hope that this proved helpful in getting your springs replaced! Blessings!
My spring broke this week, and have watch half a dozen videos to learn how to repair it. This has been the best video so far. I do not understand the large number of thumbs downs. From what I can tell you covered everything.
Thank you for your kind comments, Dennis. Based on the geographic location of the clicks, we believe that a large percentage of the thumbs down were caused by a greedy, jealous competitor who has hired foreign click farms to put down competitor's videos and to promote his own videos and web site.
Dennis S that's what I was wondering. probably just some mad competitor not liking people doing DYI work to save $
You are absolutely right
Agree with you Dennis. Too bad about those negative reviews. This video was excellent.
@@dhodges76 Thank you Doug, manny rob, and VOLTIS5 for the kind words. We're glad you all found this to be a helpful video to getting your springs replaced!
Best of any spring replacement videos with safety first.
To everyone's surprise in my house, I successfully replaced my springs without dying. Many thanks for this video!
We're glad you were able to replace your springs safely, Mike! Thanks for watching!
This is the Gold standard for all garage door torsion spring repair how to’s. Thank you.
Amazing video, garage door springs are no longer a mystery. Detailed and very clear. Thank you for taking the time to do this for us.
You're welcome, and thank you for your kind comments. Best wishes.
This is one of the most comprehensive how to videos I have watched in the past few years. Your attention to detail and safety are spot on. Thanks for posting this video.
Gary
We're glad you found it to be helpful, Gary! Safety is always the number one priority. Safety first, then work!
I am pretty handy and I have owned my own homes for the past 25 years. I can probably count the amount of people that I have hired on one hand. I have done many remodels and basic maintenance involving Electrical, Carpentry, and Plumbing but I had never had to install torsion springs. This was one of those thing that I thought I may have to hand over to a pro. I want to thank you for your video because it was very detailed and I was excited to start. I knew after this video that I understood the basics which will probably help me to maintain my garage door better from now on too. I ran into one problem caused by the original install. The shaft was not slipping through the bearing making it impossible to remove the cable drums. It seemed that the original installer turned the set screw a little too much which took the shaft out of round. To avoid damaging the bearing, and now knowing the basics, I removed the bearing retainers (one at a time), and took them off of each end, which allowed me to clean and lube them effectively. With your detail, the step by step instructions, me being really careful, as well as the added labor due to the damaged shaft, I still installed the springs successfully in a little under an hour.
Bryan, it sounds like you're quite handy. Doing the work in less than an hour, even with the problem you had, is impressive. You're welcome, and thank you for your helpful comments.
When we were producing the video I was aware of dozens of exceptions to the normal procedure. We could have easily produced 10 videos to cover the variations. Hopefully others will be able to learn from the steps you followed to work around damage from an improper installation. I've seen many of these over the years.
I meant to ask. How on earth did you get a tortion spring to break on video? Thanks again.
I was ready to buy what I thought I needed but one of the reviews (while positive) advised to make certain by searching using specific words and come upon an informative website (DDM Garage Doors). After watching how to determine which springs I needed, I felt you deserved my money, not the other vendor.
I took my laptop to the garage and followed the step by step instructions on this video, pausing and reviewing as necessary. Thank you so much for being so thorough and for sharing your knowledge freely. For those that are still shopping for parts: If you find this video useful, please be fair and buy from them.
Thank you for your business, Diego! We're glad you trusted us to go through this replacement with you. We seek to make this easy to follow, and made in such a way that homeowners, with proper safety precautions, are able to complete this repair themselves. We're glad you found this to be true!
Thank you for this excellent video. I just completed this project. One recommendation for you guys trying this is do not take your hand off the inserted winding rods when either tightening or reducing the tension on the spring.
There are several TH-cam videos where the installer doesn't stretch the springs after winding. Experienced professionals, however, understand that without stretching the springs the doors often will not seal the floor completely after closing.
The problem with winding the springs outside the winding cone is that there is no way to safely stretch the springs. You have to position your head right in the path of a winding cone when it is most stressed. That's dangerous! The only way to safely wind the spring and to stretch it afterward is the way we show on this video.
I saw that.
Good info. Best DIY video.
Thank you, nhb! We're glad you found it to be helpful.
Thank you Dan, for sharing your 30+ years experience in video and written instruction. You covered every base and gave me the confidence that I was replacing the spring safely and correctly. The end result is that my garage door is back in working order, better than before.
Congratulations, Ed! Glad to hear we could provide the confidence to do the job well. You're welcome, and thank you for your kind comments. Best wishes.
I bought my garage door springs from Dan a few years back. We even exchanged a couple of emails on some of my questions. I was very pleased with their delivery and customer service. I recommend this company.
Thanks you for the recommendation, Rene. I'm glad we could help. Best wishes.
This is probably one of the best instructional videos I've seen. You have a gift for teaching. Clear, step by step, and detailed.
Thank you for the kind words, Felix! We're glad that you found this video clear and easy to follow! Blessings!
Dan, this has to be the by far the best video on TH-cam I have ever seen. I consider myself a decent all around homeowner handyman and I have tackled just about everything from electrical to plumbing to masonry and woodworking in my home. I did have had my springs replaced a few years ago and observed the guy replace it and decided I would not attempt it myself as it looked too dangerous. Your instructions are so clear and the warnings so in place that I feel confident about replacing it myself. Congratulations on a great instructional video and thank you for sharing your knowledge.
+Vince Ciaccio Thank you for taking the time to post such kind and generous comments. Hundreds of hours have gone into writing and producing the video to show how easy it can be to replace garage door torsion springs. But, it's also dangerous. And we discourage people from trying this if they don't feel confident they can do the job safely. You're welcome. Best wishes!
This is one of the very best instructional videos I’ve ever had the pleasure to learn from. Just completed fixing our garage, for about $95 in parts and new tools instead of repair shops quotes of $360 and higher. (Every project is an excuse for new tools!!) Thank you so much and best wishes!
That is true, TzachyB! New projects often require them, and it's often fun to figure out how to work on something different yourself. We're glad you were able to save some money, and fix your garage door safely. Blessings!
Great video!!!!! Local shop wanted to charge me $700 to replace the springs and another $500 for a new motor!!! Watched your video, bought my own springs for $70, followed your steps exactly, and my garage door is now fully functional!! I can’t thank you enough for saving me over $1,100!!!!!
Hi Fernando! Wow, that is a lot. The price on just the springs is way too much if they are normal garage door springs. The price for the opener is within a normal range, depending on the opener used on the door. We're glad this video was able to help this replacement go well! This is a perfect of example of doing you research; some shops will try to charge more than they should. We have a list of reputable shops on our website for people who are looking for a reputable company in their area: ddmgaragedoors.com/garage-door-repairs/
My spring broke last week. This was the best video I found. I watched it a few times, while waiting for the parts to arrive. When changing the springs I found it easier to watch the step, do it exactly as he said, then repeat with the next step. It's easy to skip an important detail if you just try to all w/o refering back to the video. It saved me a couple hundred bucks! THANKS!!!
Hi Nick! We're glad we were able to help out. Many people have said the same; that they find it best to watch one step, do it, and then continue on with the process. If you miss a step, it may be a crucial part to finishing the replacement correctly! You made the right call in double checking.
I would like to personally thank you for this video. It was perfect, very detailed and helpful. It was the only video I could find that included every step needed. From the amount of turns the springs needed, to tightening the springs to the bar and everything in between. I move from Michigan where the garage doors are light to, Coastal S.C. where the doors are hurricane rated and pretty heavy and it worked perfect. Great instructional video.
Nathan, Thank you for your generous comments, and you're welcome. Glad to hear you had all the details needed to finish with perfect results. Those hurricane rated doors can be difficult to spring. Because of the extra reinforcements the doors sometimes weigh over a 100 pounds more than the standard doors. Best wishes.
Thanks so much, you gave me confidence to try it. Now I'm sitting back watching my garage door open and close as it should with 2 new springs :) great video.
You're welcome, Steve, and thank you for your kind comments. I'm glad to help you extend beyond your comfort zone. Best wishes.
The Absolute BEST Video for this project !!!!!I haven't replaced springs for 25 Years on a previous home, and just wanted to refresh my memory, and learned something NEW, the "Stretching" last step, Awesome !!!!!Thank You !!!!!
Hi Jeff! We're glad you learned something new! Thanks for the kind words!
You, sir, are a scholar and a gentleman! Managed to repair my garage door that was popping, jumping, and setting unevenly. Now it’s Keystone smooth!
Hi Ruben! We're glad you were able to get your door up and running again. Thanks for trusting our video to take you through the process!
Thank you so much for putting this together. I followed you step by step and felt like I have a professional right there at my garage walking me through this.
Thanks again!
Yair.
Very very thorough. Safety is stressed and reinforced as it should be. Wonderful work with the video camera to show details.
The absolute best video for replacing torsion springs I’ve found out there .
I’m mechanical but hadn’t ever replaced torsion springs before ,everyone always tries to scare you away from it saying l, leave it to the pros .... I’ll tell ya , After simply watching this twice I was able to size up and order my pair of springs as well as a center bearing plate and replace them .
The door now works perfectly again ,actually far better than before and the whole job only took about 45 minutes .
Thanks for this video , you guys saved me hundreds of dollars .
Hi Jack! We're glad that you were able to accomplish this task safely! That's the key to it all; safety. Those that say leave it to the pros are not incorrect to say so, as this is something that can be dangerous if proper safety techniques and common sense aren't used. As always: safety first, then work!
I just wanted to say thanks to Dan at DDM. I watched the video a couple of times before buying new springs from DDM and I still managed to get the springs on the wrong side. Luckily I took photos of the installation and Dan was able to identify my problem to get me back on track. I was under the impression the spring would just unscrew if backwards, but that isn’t the case. Thanks again to DDM for the great video.
Stuckneutral The way the springs stay on the cones when they are wound is counter intuitive. When you wind the spring it looks like the winding cone will spin out of the spring. What actually happens, however, is that as you wind the spring, the inside diameter of the spring decreases causing the wire to grip the cone more tightly.
When I was a kid we played with Chinese handcuffs. Trying to pull your fingers out of the cuffs caused the cuffs to tighten even more tightly on you fingers. The cones in torsion springs work the same way.
Thank you for producing this video, what an excellent tutorial. Your attention to detail and presentation is second to none, very very helpful. Very kind of you to share your experience with us!
You're welcome, Chris. Thank you for your generous comments. The details grew out of replacing 20,000 to 30,000 springs in my 30+ years in the trade. It's much easier to replace springs than to write all the steps for replacing them; it's tedious work.
A well made and informative video. Thank you
Thank you, Hugh. Best wishes.
My garage door torsion springs needed to be replaced.
They no longer provided adequate force to allow the garage door to open and close.
(The door had a lot of weight when lifting it up)
Rather than tightening the existing (old) torsion springs I purchase new ones as well as the torsion spring bars.
I asked about 12 people from work if they have every replaced their torsion springs.
All of them sad “No, this is very dangerous and you should have a professional do it”.
I was very apprehensive about doing this myself due to the dangers involved.
This afternoon my wife and I replaced our garage door torsion springs.
We followed your video and had no problems at all.
Thank You so much!
We're glad this video helped, Jeffrey! Your coworkers aren't wrong though: this is a dangerous task if safety precautions are not taken. Also, if you ever add weight to your door through reinforcements, insulation, or something else, you cannot just tighten up the old springs. The weight of your door has changed, so you will need new springs that will properly lift that weight.
Excellent step by step instructions. I had may laptop in the garage watching this video and the whole procedure took just over an hour for me and that's with me screwing up one step and having to go back. Piece of cake! Thank you!!
Thanks for the kind words, Dodge D100! We're glad that you were able to get your door up and running again so quickly.
Excellent Video! The best one on replacing garage door springs.
Keith LeRoy Thank you, Keith, for your generous words. Best wishes.
Great Video Guys!!.. Sad that your compitition would use bots to give you a Thumbs Down rating, becuase this HANDS DOWN the best video on Torsion springs. I like the attention to detail..
Thank you for your kind, encouraging and generous words. Smart thieves know how to steal without getting caught, but this one will one day answer to the all-knowing God, Who judges the unrighteous, Who guards the paths of justice and Who watches over the way of His saints. (Proverbs 2:8)
The best DIY video on torsion spring install I could find. I obsessively searched and watch a couple dozen, most were OK, none were as complete as this one, and this fellow is an EXCELLENT instructor. (I used to be in the business-to-buisiness training production). I would add two things he did not emphasize in this video: one video I found mentioned replacing the bearings at the ends, this seemed like a good idea, as long as you have it off; and in my case the installer cranked the set screws down so far the shaft was deeply indented, I wish I had know that, I would have been able to replace that. I reused the shaft, the bearings seemed ok, now have 2 new springs, maybe good for another 20 years. Thanks, with your help it went smoothly.
Hi Jeffrey! The bearings don't necessarily need to be replaced when you replace the springs. If they are worn to the point of being able to see between the race and the bearing housing, or if they are seized up to the point of not being able to turn at all anymore, then they would need to be replaced. The shaft can usually just be filed down, and will not need to be replaced either. It's always up to the customer if they want brand new parts on their door with their brand new springs: this does make some sense, and it's absolutely up to preference as long as the old parts still function and do their jobs properly.
I watched this video and was able to replace my spring without killing myself or tearing anything up, and it only took about an hour start to finish. Glad I found this video. It's the best one of the several I watched while waiting for my spring and winding rods to arrive. Thanks guys.
Michael Clark Congratulations, Michael! Glad to here the job went well. Your generous comments are appreciated.
Fixed my springs myself. Great explanation of each and every step. I got quotes between $200-$330. Did it myself for 87 with all the tools (I had to buy the locking pliers). God bless you for the video.
Thank you for the kind words, Murali! We're glad that you were able to get this done safely for a more inexpensive price than you thought originally!
This video saved me at least $250 in labor costs. Job done! THANK YOU!!!! I bought my parts before I found you guys but I'm going to your site and sending you a donation for your media production efforts. This what the internet was made for!!! Keep up the good work! Please! Thanks.
Hi Ken! Thanks for the kind words. We're glad we were able to help you save money and accomplish this task safely!
Just swapped out 2 springs and saved about $225! Easy DIY project for the mechanically inclined individual. Follow the directions exactly as spelled out in this video-extremely comprehensive. Thanks for taking the time to create a video for the weekend warrior DIY-er!
Cody, I'm glad to hear we saved you so much money! You'welcome. Replacing springs is dangerous. Just as there are many details for driving a car, the only way to responsibly sell torsion springs is to details the steps so it can be done safely. Best wishes.
DDM and TH-cam to the rescue. Simple clear instructions. Tech support helped me pick the proper longer life spring for my garage door. Straightforward installation. 31 quarter turns was the magic number for me.
Hi Aggie! We're glad to hear that our sales reps were able to be of assistance, and that the install went well!
Your video not only saved me a few hundred bucks (under $67 total), but also allowed me to feel the pride of DIY accomplishment. I upgraded the gauge of the springs and the motor now sounds 3x more quiet due to the reduced load. Thanks again for the wonderful & detailed tutorial!
TheTubeTublad to hear we could help you save money and that you could feel the sense of accomplishment. We learn so much from doing new things.Glad the motor is quieter. Your kind words are appreciated. Best wishes.
Just changed my torsion springs for the first time. This video was the most thorough video on this topic. Appreciate the step by step instructions to help me change my springs safely.
We're glad you were able to accomplish this safely, Jeff!
My torsion spring broke over the weekend. I ordered the parts on Monday morning. DDM made the part and I picked it up one hour later and had it installed after lunch by watching this video and following the steps. However, I had to add a few quarter turns for an 8ft door vs. the 7ft door height. Thanks for the great service!
Hi Cory, thank you for your business! We're glad that you were able to get your springs replaced so quickly! We're always happy to help!
I just followed these steps exactly, pausing the video as I went, and replaced my door spring without issue. Door working fine now. Thank you.
We're glad the replacement went well, Dave, and that you got the door working again!
This video explained things perfectly! I just changes out both of the springs on my 18' garage door because one broke yesterday. Without this video, I would not have known to stretch the springs. I cut a 3' piece of 1/2" steel rod in half and chamfered the ends in order to make the bar tools. Thanks for posting!
You're welcome, Lenny. Stretching the springs is important for getting the door to seal to the floor correctly when finished.Thank you for your kind comments and for your suggestions for the rods. Best wishes.
Today I replaced my garage door springs using this video as my guide. Followed it step-by-step, and it came out perfect.Thanks.for the help.
We're so glad to hear that this worked perfectly for you, Serounian! We're always happy to help.
This video was incredibly helpful to me. The instructions were precise and comprehensive. I’m relatively handy with tools but I think most folk would be able to follow these instructions. You saved me at least a couple of hundred dollars in labor!
Hi Shaun! Thanks for the kind words. We strive to make all of our instructions as well explained as possible, as well as easy to understand.
awesome video!! Torsion springs is now DIY, and no longer held hostage by 24/7 service calls and the associated higher costs, and upselling. Thank you so much guys. Took me 30min with the easy to follow directions.
Gregory Stearns Wow! The 30 minutes was fast! You're welcome, and thank you for the generous comments.
Can't thank the folks at ddmgaragedoors.com enough for all the help this past week with all the questions I had before replacing my own springs. Yes, doing this can be extremely dangerous if you're not careful. But all of the people online acting like you're going to die if you even attempt this are ridiculous. Just use common sense and follow these instructions word for word and you will find that this is a lot easier than what you probably thought.
Thanks again guys, this video saved me $250 or more!
Hi Dirk! Yes, safety does need to be taken into account when replacing your springs. As you said, common sense goes a long way, and taking your time and not rushing cuts down on the chance of injury as well. As we always say: safety first, then work!
This guy knows what he's talking about. His warnings should be dutifully followed.
Hi Ali! Yes, safety should be the thing that is followed closest with this video. It's important to understand what some of the risks are with completing a replacement yourself so that you can ensure your safety when working. As we always say: safety first, then work!
Just installed Torsion Springs for the first time. Owned many homes but have never had to. Thanks to your video and excellent teaching steps it went without a hitch and in perfect time too we are having a large scale winter storm and I needed to get my snowblower out eating some snow. Thanks!
Thank you for watching, Rich! We're glad to hear that the install went well, and hopefully you were able to get your snowblower out to tackle the snow!
Of course as luck would have it, one of the springs breaks on a Saturday. I found this video, ordered the springs that day, got them on Wednesday and installed them. Well done on the video, I followed it and got the work done in a couple of hours. I'm a Service Technician myself and am a bit fussy about details. This video provided just the instruction needed to do the repair without going overboard. I did have to re-grease the bearings as they were dry, cleaned the track, lubricated the door rollers. Door is quieter now and runs the track a lot smother. Thanks again.
Luis Avila Congratulations! Glad to hear the springs arrived quickly and that the job went well. I normally oil the bearings, but grease is better if you have the time to pack the bearings. Some of the online spring companies try to sell end bearings with every spring sale, but the only bearings I've seen that I would recommend replacing have the letters "ADH" stamped on them. It's rare when the rest of the end bearings wear out.
You're welcome, and best wishes!
Great how to! Very thorough! Saved me $375 in repair costs. I re-packed the bearings in grease and fine tuned the cables so the dust skirt just touches the ground while I was at it. Works better than ever. Thanks for the detailed video, got me through the whole job in under an hour. Perfect!
Dan: This is one of the most well-done, step-by-step videos I've seen. You didn't go into ridiculous detail when it wasn't necessary, and you slowed down enough to get important points across when it was. The video very clearly showed every detail needed for the viewer to get complete understanding of your narrative. Your spoke clearly and intelligently, at a pace appropriate for the material. No wasted moments here, not annoying music or flashy effects, just the information a view needs to do the job at hand. Thanks for such a great video! And for those of you reading, this: No, I don't know Dan or his company; I just really appreciate a quality tutorials and give kudos when they're due.
+czissman1 Thank you for taking the time to post your generous words. My videographer, Mike Herbert, was great at capturing and highlighting important points, as well as regulating the speed of the production. The biggest challenge in scripting the video was in distilling text from the larger written 2005 tutorial and shortening it to fit the video time frame. It was also a challenge to match text, voice and video. This part must have taken 20-30 hours.
I have watched many youtube videos, on many different things. this is THE BEST one i have ever seen. Many safety points made and remade, witch is a good thing, because many people don't always think ahead. I am a union sheet metal worker and believe in safety and being a true craftsman, and you sir are a TRUE CRAFTSMAN of your trade!!!! Great video!!!!
+Mark LeMere Your generous words and those of many others encourage me to keep pumping about a third of our profits back into developing our site to help our customers find the parts they need and to know how to install them when they arrive at their homes or places of business. Your kind words are most appreciated. Best wishes!
I did what you show on video. I replaced both of torsion springs. After replacing, my garage door works perfectly. No need to do any adjustment after that. Thank for the video and for your efforts. That is awesome video.
Congratulations! Glad to here the DIY project went well and that the garage door works perfectly now. Your generous words are appreciated!
Very helpful video - thanks! I was apprehensive about trying this, but watching and understanding the safety tips throughout your video set me at ease.
My project started with adding some of your garage door struts to correct a door that was sagging in the middle when open. The additional weight of the struts put the door out of balance, so I decided to replace my 10-year old spring with two new springs. Now, with three added struts and new springs, my door is perfectly balanced and no longer sags.
Congratulations, Mark! That sounds like quite a project. I'm glad to hear the video and safety tips helped provide the confidence to do the job. If you had added only one strut you wouldn't have needed to replace the springs. I've been on a number of jobs where I've added extra struts and changed the springs to properly balance the door. We ship a lot of struts out here, especially with our strut junction kits for 16' and 18' wide doors. These are available at ddmgaragedoors.com/parts/struts.html. Best wishes!
I'm thinking it must be garage door contractors that are giving the thumbs down. Safe and easy to understand to complete this job. thank you for posting
tdirtpor That's what I'm guessing, Thank you for your kind words.You're welcome.
I followed your video to the letter, and had my new springs installed and the garage door functional in no time. Thank you.
We're glad you were able to get your door up and running again quickly, motobuild73! Thanks for watching!
I give to DDM Garage Doors 5/5 stars. Very good information on this video and very good customer service.
I completed replacing the broken one-torsion-spring system into two-torsion-spring system on my garage that is 7'x16' for the first time last night within an hour. It was actually much easier than expected and straight forward thanks to this video. Saved me a bunch of $ on doing this myself. Changing car tires is much more work than this so if you can change tires, you should be able to do this.
I also did order my replacement springs from DDM Garage Door...I provided them the garage weight, garage dimension (7x16), rail radius, and the cable drum number...they figured out for me what spring I should use. I initially paid for a different spring since I gave them the wrong cable drum number but when they reviewed my details it turns out that I needed a different set of spring which are more expensive. So that I didn't have to pay more, they gave me the priority shipping for discounted amount on 2 separate boxes.
Thanks for the kind words, and thank you for your business, David! We hope your springs are still working well for your door, and aren't causing you any issues!
I consider myself very mechanically inclined. Changed a door spring on my garage door awhile ago. Recently an original one (20+ plus years old) broke. Watched this video. Never realized the little things I missed (stretching the spring, oiling the springs, etc.). One of the best DIY videos I've seen. No BS. Safety points included. Great job.
Michael Frick Replacing garage door torsion springs involves a lot of details as you could see. Thank you for your kind words.
I've done a few garage door repairs in my time. Mostly fixing cables that have fallen off the winding drum. I've also tightened or loosened a few springs to tune garage door operation. After watching this video, I have a much more comprehensive understanding of how the whole system works. Very well done. Thank you for sharing.
We're glad you found our video to be informative, mrnetwurm! We hope that you were able to understand the system enough to get these parts replaced properly! Blessings!
Great concise video with the replacement going exactly as shown , just modified two items. Painted the stripe while on the ground so I wouldn't be spraying the finished drywall, scoring a chalk line also works. After 35 yrs, the light rust made sliding the rod difficult and required me to take off the bearing plates at each end to get the pulley & subsequently the springs off. Took the opportunity to scotch bright the rod ends, while minding any of the markings for the pulleys.
Also used your video for weighing a garage door, as I felt the old springs were undersized from the installer eons ago & they were. From door weight spring calc apps out there, was able to properly up-size the replacement springs.
Thanks for all the posted info.
Hi Mark! Thanks for watching! We're glad you were able to use our videos to help you replace your springs and get your door up and running again!
These videos have taught me a lot. Even being mechanically inclined, garage door springs were still intimidating enough to where this feat wouldn't be possible without these videos. I didn't realize, the doors on my house were never balanced right. The door never stayed in place half way up. My thinking is that because of the addition bracing required in S. Florida for strength, perhaps they were balanced before the added weight. Regardless, your videos, the right tools and a 1/2 turn later on both springs, my garage door opens perfectly. Your attention to safety is top notch and is something that cannot be overlooked when working with these doors. Kudos!
alreinike Congratulations. Glad you were able to study your door and to figure out the solution for the problem. Your kind words are appreciated.
Watched video. Ordered springs. DIYed in about 3 hours with two people and plenty of caution. This video is great! Thanks!!
Hi Doc Liquid Plays! We're so glad to hear that you were able to do this quickly and safely! Always remember: safety first, then work!
Totally agree!
Just installed a set of new torsion springs using this excellent video as a guide. The step-by-step instructions and cautions are excellent. Follow them on your portable computer and you can finish the job and save yourself $$$$ in the process!
Hi Ronald! We're glad that you found the instructions to be well-written, and glad to hear that the install went well!
Thank you so much...I used this video and just converted my broken single torsion spring to two safely. My garage door is twice as quiet now and each spring is rated at 40,000 cycles vs my single spring which was rated at 15,000. Your website is also very helpful and I used it for the conversion, and ordering of my new springs and winding rods. $90 vs the $450 I was quoted, and the gratification each time I open/close my door....THANK YOU!!!
+flyyboy84 Thank you for the order and for the kind words. Glad to hear the video was helpful and that we saved you over $350. There's a deep satisfaction that comes from doing something you haven't done before. You'r welcome!
I watched a bunch of videos before attempting to change my broken torsion spring, and this one was by far the best and most thorough one. The few little added tips definitely helped make the job easier. I'd still recommend most people get a professional to do it, but this video was great for anyone confident they can do it themselves. Thanks a bunch.
+Taylor Hindley Thank you for your kind comments, Taylor. I'm glad we could help make the job go more easily for you.
I agree that most people would be better off getting a professional, but they generally do that before watching videos on the subject. Mechanically inclined people tend to investigate before deciding to do the work themselves.
Best how to video ever! Just replaced both springs, and didn't lose one pint of blood!
Scott Pettigrew Thank you for your kind comments, Scott. And, congratulations! Glad to hear the job went well, and that we could help. Best wishes.
Why would anyone dislike this video. This guy was so detailed i will now try to change my own springs if they ever break. Great video. Thanks man.
+RSH21 After first writing and posting the written instructions in 2005 I replaced thousands of springs and updated the script to provide more details. Your kind words are appreciated. You'r welcome.
+DDM Web Services, Inc. you did a great job with this video.
I bought my new springs from you company, didn't realize you are only an hour away. I followed your instructions and it worked like a charm. I still have all my fingers :)
We're glad to hear you came out unscathed, Gary! Thank you for your business!
Extremely helpful and detailed video. A torsion spring broke on my garage door just before Christmas. I am quite handy and have tackled things from engine rebuilds to roofing/plumbing/electrical, but hadn't dealt with torsion springs and knew they were potentially dangerous if not handled properly. I'm grateful to have found this video and related videos you have shared regarding what to measure in order to determine which springs to order. I found those very easy to follow as well. I ordered the springs and received them extremely quickly even with the holidays. I finished the install earlier today. I probably spent 2 hours all together. I only had to tweak the # of turns from 30 to 28 to get the door to stay put when open halfway. The door now functions better than ever. Thanks again!
Hi ElementL116! We're glad you found us and we're glad you were able to get your door working again!
The video is great, just took me about 2 hours. Save yourself some money by carefully following these directions and doing it yourself. Great job on the video.
Thanks, Cade. And, congratulations! Great to hear the job went well and that you saved money in the process.
This is the second time in 18 years that I have had to replace the spring. This time I was teaching my 18 year old son and wanted him to watch a video on how and your video is excellent! Thank you so much.
Thank you for your kind words, Obsidian. It's always good to see a father and son work together. That will be much easier for your son when he needs to replace his own springs down the road. You're welcome! Best wishes.
Thank you for a detailed step-by-step instructional video. I don't usually reply to TH-cam videos. Appreciated yours enough to take the time, thanks again!
Hi Don! We appreciate you taking the time to reply. We're glad that you found the video to be informative, and hopefully it helped you accomplish the task with ease!
Excellent video! With your help, I just converted my broken single spring door to a double spring door. I was also able to identify some things the previous "professional" installer did wrong when I had the spring replaced just 5 short years ago. Thanks to you, I have better springs, and a safer, more durable setup.
+Andrew Gibbs Congratulations, Andrew. Glad to hear the job went well and that you could improve over the earlier professional's work. You're welcome, and best wishes!
Yesterday, I installed two new springs on 2-car BIG 8'x16' garage door. This was the best most useful, no smarty-pant video. Thank you neighbor, whereever you are. Thank you.
We're happy to help, RajPaulSeattle! We're glad this helped you install your springs successfully!
DDM, Thank you for this complete tutorial. Pretty much knew the basics but the additional techniques for the torsion hardware, spools, etc., really cinched the deal.The fellow in the video went at just the right pace and didn't block the camera! Great job to all.
We're glad you think so, Bruce! We hope that this helped ease the process of replacing your springs. Thanks for watching!
This video was exactly what I needed to replace my garage door spring.
So detailed that even I couldn’t mess it up.
AND, I discovered that the bar that the spring is on had been installed improperly, i.e., the center was 4” out from the wall and the ends were 5” out from the wall (instead of being equal distances, as you instruct. So, I corrected that issue, and everything ran perfectly.
I watched the video a couple of times, while I was waiting for the spring to be delivered, so I was familiar with what I needed to do. It still took about 2 1/2 hrs. to install it due to other problems I discovered with my old unit, but no complaints.
Thanks, so much, for making this video!
We're glad to hear it, Doug! We seek to provide as detailed and easy to follow information as we can to make this a successful replacement.
I watched your video, and ordered the springs from your company. Prompt and courteous service all the way around. It took me a couple of hours and got it done. I couldn't have done it without your help. Thank you again!
Thanks for the kind words, Daniel, and thank you for your business!
Thanks Dan, this video was extremely informative and detailed. It saved me a bundle in labor charges when I replaced both torsion springs due to their failure.
FYI - to anyone who is planning to do this for the first time. I watched about 20 videos on youtube on changing torsion springs. THIS VIDEO is the best one.
Thanks for the kind words, mister mister! We hope that you were able to get your springs installed successfully!
Excellent instructional video on how to replace a garage door torsion spring. Saved me $200 in repair costs.
Damn. I'll have to remember this vid next time. Nice find.
Ben Ducklow We're here to help when you need it.
John Holzer Glad we could save you $200, And, congratulations! Thank you for your kind words.
Terrific video and a great company to deal with. Their website was very easy to navigate and they had tools to help me choose the proper springs for my garage door. I ordered beefier springs than what the builder had installed (plus resized them 20lbs to accommodate the weight of the insulation that I added) and also bought the important winding rods from DDM.
The video here made it easy to do the replacement. I watched the video twice, took notes (six pages worth) and then did the replacement. I used sidewalk chalk instead of paint to mark the spring, and the only problem I had was when stretching the spring. I would tap it over and then when I let go of the winding rod, it was slide back. I ended up keeping pressure on it after tapping for the stretch, and then finger tightened the set screws. I was very cautious when unwinding and winding the springs, and the whole process from start to finish took me about an hour and a half, including breaks to escape the hot garage! Thanks DDM!
Thanks for the kind words, James! We're glad that you were able to complete the replacement successfully!
First of all I would like to thank you for sharing your knowledge. I was in big trouble when my garage door got jammed with piece of metal, the whole door came off. I followed your instructions and day later had it back in place and working, This happened on a Saturday night and had it fix by Sunday. Once again thanks.
walter alvarado You're welcome, Walter. It sounds like you had major work to do on your door. Congratulations! I'm sure you felt a great sense of satisfaction when the job was finished. Best wishes.
Thanks to Dan and his assistant. My spring just broke and the door assembly has other problems that need to be attacked. This will be a great help because it illustrates how these systems work. I have what is probably special track work for low overhead and I have to try to figure that out. In addition, my springs are at the ends of the tracks rather than over the door.
Hi ionizing EMR! You likely have a different system than standard torsion springs if your springs are mounted differently than what is seen in this video. We hope this video is helpful to you, and also, if you have need, we have a tutorial on how to wind springs in low headroom setups on our "DIY Instructions" page on our site. As always, feel free to contact us through email to send picture of your setup so we can confirm what you are seeing.
This is the best instructional video I’ve seen in any capacity. I fixed my door based on this video, with no issues at all.
We're glad to hear that this helped you get the job done, Lee! We hope that our videos will inform, as well as helping those that are completing any of these fixes on a garage door!
Your video saved me a lot of money. This was the only video that showed me a different way of putting on the springs. The only thing I didn’t do was stretch the springs, I tried to stretch the springs but it didn’t work for me. My garage door is still doing great. Thanks.
Hi B Rich! We're glad that this was able to help you install the springs. You should always try to stretch them though, as this provides the springs with the ability to do their job of lifting the door better.
I have not done this in 30 years, last weekend one spring broke. Thank you for the instruction. I could not remember all the steps. Very nice instruction.
We're glad we were able to walk you through the process then, Bob! Thanks for watching, and we hope the replacement went well!
I just wanted to say thank you so very much. Your video was clear, concise and made it able for me to save over 400$ to replace my springs. In short thanks to you I DID IT!!!!
We're glad to hear this, Joseph! Thanks for trusting us to lead you through the process safely!
I recently viewed this clip, then decided to have the tension spring professionally serviced. I received excellent service (20 minutes to complete the job) and a complete training session on the replacement of the tension spring and routine door maintenance. Next time I can complete the task with confidence or help others do so.
Phil Perez Some people learn more quickly by watching and others by doing. Now you have the best of both, and you should be able to do the job yourself next time. Many people who study our videos and tutorials help their neighbor and then their neighbors' neighbors and pretty soon they have a little door business going. One of our wholesale customers started that way; he was making over $60,000 per year working out of his garage.
Best video for this project. I saw most of the others and they are not this detailed and clear. I especially like the spray paint idea. It was easy to see that the spring was winding correctly.
Swapped my broken spring and the 2nd spring both with this meticulous video in about 20 minutes. These are accurate and exact instructions and I appreciate you helping me save some money.
Thanks!
Of course! We're happy to help!
now i know what Marty Shottenheimer has been up to since he retired from the NFL. He's teaching us how to fix garage doors. Good Job Marty, Thanks
We're glad you think so, Richard! We don't quite see the resemblance, but we're glad you found this video to be helpful!
Outstanding! Just finished replacing two torsion springs with success by following this video to a "T" (laptop in the garage) and after reading several times "How To Replace Garage Door Torsion Springs" on your website. Also, replaced the end bearing plates as recommended since mine were stamped with "ADH" and appeared to be failing/frozen. Thank you very much for the quick shipment of parts this very detailed DIY.
+Kielyn B Congratulations, Kielyn. Glad to hear the job went well with the help of our detailed instructions. It's good you caught the "ADH" bearings. I've seen those cut through shafts. Glad the parts arrived quickly. Thank you for your kind words.
Just completed installing my new door spring by following your directions. The door works GREAT! Thanks so much!
Congratulations, Michael. Glad to hear the door works well. You're welcome.
This video was great!!!! My spring replacement went exceptionally well. And I have to say that DDM shipped my springs and I got them the next day! I give this guy and his company two thumbs up!
Genius!!! You Rock!! I order the springs from your website using the handy spring finder and received them in TWO days!!
Following your step by step video we were able to replace the broken springs in under TWO hours!!
Worked perfectly - no issues - no problems!! Thanks for the video and saving us a bundle of cash which otherwise would have ended up in some others guys pocket.
***** Thank you for your kind comments, George! You're welcome. And congratulations! Glad to hear the job went well, and that you saved money in the process. Best wishes.
THANK YOU!! I followed your instructions, meticulously, step by step. Only took about 45minutes and the door works great. Great video. Thank you Mike W. Willard MO
We're glad that you followed everything closely! This is the best way to ensure that you are doing everything safely. Safety first, then work!
Great video and store. I upgraded my broken single spring to two long cycle duty double springs and installed everything as instructed in the video and it installed perfectly. The delivery was quick. The only difference was that I didn't have any paint to make a line on each of the springs. So I used my kids' sidewalk chalk to make the line which was a lot less smelly and messy.
Jeff Brown In my early years in the trade we used big yellow crayons to mark the springs. Thank you for your kind comment. Glad to hear everything went well and that the springs arrived quickly. Congratulations!