Choosing the right spring size for my garage door.
Garage door 1 spring or 2 springs.
If you have very large heavy door then two or more springs will be required some very heavy wood doors may require 3 or even 4 springs to provide enough lifting strength to.
1 spring vs 2 springs.
If your door has two springs the quick answer is most definitely change both springs to not only save yourself money but also to prevent any more inconvenience in the near future from another broken spring.
Counter balance the weight of the garage door.
When you find yourself looking up at your broken garage door spring with a garage door service technician you will probably be asked.
In most cases on double door 16 feet wide and larger we recommend replacing with a two spring system.
Damage the garage door.
Once you have your torsion spring measurements and your garage door height go to our find my spring database and click on the convert from one spring to two tab.
Require only one spring.
Would you like to replace one spring or two.
Garage door in many cases will dictate how many springs are needed for your garage door if the garage door is a single car door either 8 7 or 8 8 made of aluminum or other lightweight material then it will.
They extend when the door is lowered and closed and retract as it opens.
One spring systems utilize a larger spring that puts added stress on the other garage door system components.
There are two at either side of the door to help with the tensile strength of each spring even though the extension is separate from one another.
The garage door is still going to be heavy but not unmanageable to lift.
If one of your garage door springs breaks or is in poor condition replace both springs.
Many builders install one spring on garage door when they install the door.
After entering your spring information you will see your old spring and then a pair of springs one left wind and one right wind that is compatable with your garage door.
Doors with extension springs should always have two springs.
Torsion springs are located over the garage door and the number of springs depends on the size and weight of the door.
Extremely heavy doors may require 3 or 4 springs photo extension springs.
A garage door generally has two extension springs one on each side of the door and runs parallel to the track.
Double wide doors need 2 or more springs.