This video also teaches you how to tell the difference in a left hand wound or right hand wound spring so that you order the correct replacement torsion spring if you are only replacing one.
Torsion spring garage door parts.
Step 2 determine spring wind.
How to replace garage door torsion springs 1.
Torsion springs are more common for heavier garage door installations think taller insulated windowed wooden garage doors.
If you have any questions about which garage door torsion spring is the right size please watch our how to measure torsion springs video by clicking the link.
Measure the spring size a.
Typically residential springs will have a 1 3 4 or 2 inside diameter.
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Wider and taller doors found in warehouses and commercial facilities use larger torsion springs.
Used for any wire size or length up to 40.
Or order online and items will be shipped.
Please see manual for further installation details.
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Most standard residential torsion systems have two torsion springs one on the right and left.
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Pick up parts at our west or east side location or we deliver locally for a small fee.
Over the past 40 to 50 years the most common type of spring installed on new garage door builds is the torsion spring.
If the spring is in one piece you can find the diameter on the cones p175 1 3 4 and p200 2.
Measure the length of the spring s.