Resetting Garage Door Spring

Most newer garage door openers function by learning the frequency of the handheld openers.

Resetting garage door spring.

When the spring lever is in the connected position the position required to re engage the garage door opener carriage the spring lever is compressed. It should click in place. Led colors range by brand and model. This helps maintain the life of your garage door o.

This can make the other parts of the garage door last a much longer time. Disconnect the garage door opener so the door remains. Removing the old springs 1. To adjust your garage door s side mounted springs first open your door fully and secure it in place with a c clamp below the bottom roller.

To achieve the connected position pull the emergency release cord down and toward the door away from the motor. Unplug the garage door opener and clamp the door to the track. While the pulley is disconnected from the spring give it a quick hard look. Once your garage door is secured remove the spring hook from the track hanger which will allow you to move the hook and adjust the spring s tension.

Loosen the set screws while holding each spring with a winding bar. Be sure not to twist the garage door cable when reattaching the pulley. Simply disconnect these two attachments and reattach the new spring in the same way. Once this happens you can open and close the door electronically.

Position a sturdy ladder to the side of the. A pulley through which the garage door cable is threaded. Unwind each spring with the. To reset the system you will need to locate the button on the motor that reads learn or home in many cases this button will be located on the same side as the device s antenna and next to an led.