If your garage door isn t operating properly the torsion springs are likely to blame.
How to install a torsion spring on garage door.
If you re concerned about tackling this project on your own consider hiring out the job to a professional.
Failure to install the torsion springs on the correct side will cause your door to function improperly and could result in serious injury.
Black winding cone torsion springs are used on the right side of the door and red winding cone torsion springs are used on the left side of the door when viewing the door from the inside looking out.
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At this point you will wind the springs.
Many garage door servicemen mark the springs with chalk or paint but you can probably wind the springs in the time it would take me to explain how to read the marks.
Otherwise replace both the left and right springs at the same time to save yourself from having to do the job twice.