Garage Door Technician how-to
How to Balance a Garage Door
Balanced doors protect openers.
Quick answer
Balanced doors protect openers. In short: disconnect; lift; let, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Disconnect the opener.
Lift halfway.
Let go.
Watch movement.
Adjust springs.
Retest.
Safety reminders for garage door technicians
- Use proper winding bars
- Clamp tracks
- Use ladders safely
- Wear eye protection
Key terms
Torsion spring · Extension spring · Winding bar · Cable drum · Roller · Track: see the full garage door technician glossary.