Thanks for not only an informative video but one that is easy to follow. I replaced the broken spring. Going to replace the other side tomorrow. I wasn’t sure which size to buy so I opted to go for the 140lb springs. Had them shipped from Lowe’s and they are definitely beefier than the ones I am replacing
@jimbertucci4766
Жыл бұрын
Nice job! If you put a bathroom scale under the middle of the door and carefully close the door on top of it, you can know exactly how much the door weighs. It is important to have the correct springs on your door. Too light of a spring and the heavy door will damage the motor or gears in your garage door opener. If you do weigh the door, be sure to disconnect both of your springs from the door to get the true weight.
@squirrelattackspidy
3 ай бұрын
Will it still be accurate if one spring is still on? What if you put a too heavy spring on. Will it hurt anything? Thanks!
@Scotty_in_Ohio
Жыл бұрын
nice tip with regard to the "quick link" - the last set of springs I did was tough to get attached to the eye hooks. I have to replace my other door's springs here tomorrow.
@weekendhomeprojects
Жыл бұрын
Braves won today...but the real winner is the Flannel Guy! Nailed another one!
@curlingdan
6 ай бұрын
I remember watching the garage door company doing this with my first house, thinking it was so simple. Then had several houses with torsion springs and forgot all about these types of springs. My daughter just told me one of their springs broke yesterday. This really is quite simple, do you have any links or places you suggest buying new springs ? She lives in a small remote town in eastern Idaho so most everything of this nature comes via a delivery to the house. Thanks for making this video, I hope it helps them.
@flannelguydiy6458
6 ай бұрын
Lowes or Home depot. If you buy online, then make sure you pay close attention to how much weight the springs are rated for. Also, you MUST buy and replace both of the springs. Otherwise, one will have more tension than the other and the door will not go up evenly
@mrlegoblox448
Жыл бұрын
good video but i'd wear gloves when you're pulling the new spring up to hook it. get your hand pinched in those coils you could end up with some painful blood blisters.
@frankjacoby9460
4 ай бұрын
Thanks-great simple video, no drama
@tmeyer2022
11 ай бұрын
Nice Job. I had to learn the hard way. My garage door springs (same style as yours) break off at the hook (loop) ends every so often. I've had the safety cables installed since my first spring breakage in the 1970's. I had another one break 2 days ago and caught your video while refeshing myself on the process of replacement. So thanks very much. But you've got a glaring electrical safety problem that could burn your house down. That "Homeowners" extension cord draped over Nails and sharp edges of the Door Hardware are clear fire hazards. (shame on you!) 🤓
@juancarrillo9033
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. i will try to do this hopefully this weekend.
@flannelguydiy6458
Жыл бұрын
thank you for watching
@wilson3707able
Жыл бұрын
Nice job and to the point. Love it
@flannelguydiy6458
Жыл бұрын
thank you for watching. please share the video with others
@ran-13d
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the clues
@flannelguydiy6458
8 ай бұрын
thank you for watching. please share the video
@user-bv2hc8nn8m
2 ай бұрын
Some MFG like General Door has special cables that they use or other cables could come off unless change bottom fixtures to a different type . Could cause injuries or death if anything is done incorrectly . Over 40 years in the OHD industry
@88maharaja
Ай бұрын
About how long should I expect this to take me if I've never done it before? Thanks!
@ushoys
Жыл бұрын
Nobody does anything about these springs until they break and when they break the spring will be in tension with the door closed .
@bobbyblazeit
Жыл бұрын
Like me, mine just broke LOL!
@dc-gm9tm
Жыл бұрын
Pretty much
@AveryBlackman
Жыл бұрын
Yep. I heard a big boom. Wtf is that 😂
@billwTCan
18 күн бұрын
How do u know how toght the replacements should be?
@user-bv2hc8nn8m
2 ай бұрын
Call MFG or look for tags and for any information on tracks or door also can use a spring gauge to find out wire size . Sometimes other installers put the wrong springs on the door or homeowner can become Very Dangerous & cause Death
@JLT3
2 ай бұрын
that looked like the spring length when stretched was over 48" (recommended max stretch). Is that okay?
@victorferran7479
11 ай бұрын
Thanks you for the tip and I’m learn from you because I need replace some part thanks
@charlesloar3210
2 ай бұрын
Great video, new subscriber here.
@tsgrimey
Жыл бұрын
I was closing the garage doors and right before the door reached the ground, one of the springs snapped. Will I have to just manually open the garage door?
@yves_renaud
4 ай бұрын
Is there any problem using a higher caliber spring. The color is not visible on my existing springs. Somehow the 180 pounds (yellow) are cheaper that other color. My door is a standard 8x7 insulated aluminium.
@qpwott
8 ай бұрын
So if my garage door weighs 130 pounds, does that mean I need 130 pound springs? Thanks for the video!
@flannelguydiy6458
8 ай бұрын
Read the specs on the springs to see what weight they are rated for. I would personally go a bit higher to make sure the spring pulls the door up easily.
@JohnThomas-hq4ye
Жыл бұрын
Thx for the video !
@flannelguydiy6458
Жыл бұрын
you are welcome. please share the video
@johnnoack7775
Жыл бұрын
One question. Once you have installed the new springs how do you determine how much tension you're going to put on the springs so that you're not putting too much workload on your door opener?
@flannelguydiy6458
Жыл бұрын
you dont adjust the spring tension. You buy the springs that are sized to the weight of your door.
@netchannels8372
Жыл бұрын
My garage torsion spring broke after 18+ years, so I ordered another spring using the SAME SIZE shown on the broken spring. Installed it on my 8ft door which requires 33 to 34 turns. I’m up to around 45 quarter turns and when I lift the door halfway it falls to the floor. I noticed that this new spring did not expand out as far as the previous spring. It’s about 3-eighth inch short of the indentation mark of the old spring. Should I do 33 quarter turns and tap spring to stretch it out to the old spot on the shaft?
@alexanderlavoie5461
Жыл бұрын
Good stuff, as always.
@flannelguydiy6458
Жыл бұрын
thank you!
@RobKramer-cq6lc
3 ай бұрын
😮no safety cable on my old door 1966 ,how to make one??
@wilson3707able
Жыл бұрын
Question do lowes/Home Depot sell the springs?
@flannelguydiy6458
Жыл бұрын
yes they do
@woodzyvision
Жыл бұрын
Home Depot sells a variety of these..with different weights...how do I know which one I need? TIA
@Thomasnmi
Жыл бұрын
Either weigh the garage door or find the weight online. Springs are sold in pairs with a weight rating for BOTH of them. If your door weights 120 pounds, find the spring box with a 120 pound rating. Always replace both springs at the same time
@iluvbogs
4 ай бұрын
Multiple ways, fastest way is look at the color at the end of the existing springs, then buy springs matching the color, the second way is look for the model or serial number of the door which is usually located at either bottom left or right of the door then contact the manufacturer, third way is using the scale.
@Jesterfizz
6 ай бұрын
I got it!
@user-bv2hc8nn8m
2 ай бұрын
No plastic bushing on the Yoke could cut the restraint cable !
@user-we3zo3yu7t
7 ай бұрын
How long did it take to do?
@flannelguydiy6458
7 ай бұрын
about 20 min because I have done it before
@kittensforfree820
Жыл бұрын
My gagage door on the last foot or two going up pulls up really hard. The opener will not close the door. Help!
@flannelguydiy6458
Жыл бұрын
i would really need to see it for myself
@sikoriko
Жыл бұрын
Too much tension on the springs. Either take some tension down, or try increasing the closing power of your opener.
@cliffordhicks6850
Жыл бұрын
Where can buy springs?
@flannelguydiy6458
Жыл бұрын
local home improvement store. I may have included links in the description
@overlandvan8833
6 ай бұрын
This whole set up looks DIY
@flannelguydiy6458
6 ай бұрын
not sure what you mean. That is exactly how the springs are supposed to be installed.
@kurtosterholm6967
Жыл бұрын
I8i
@jean-clauded5823
9 ай бұрын
Click bait of sorts.. The icon shows a different kind of spring..
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