For doors with torsion springs located over the door spend the 50 or so to have a garage door professional release the tension.
Single spring garage door installation.
You will be winding up on the torsion spring.
Preventing garage door damage whenever a torsion spring is installed it is stretched horizontally along the shaft to keep the coils from binding.
At this point you will wind the springs.
This home depot guide will explain the cost to install garage doors and openers or replace existing ones so you can decide which options are best for your budget.
Make sure that the bearing is inside the stationary cone.
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Finger tighten nuts on bolts until the stationary cone is flush against the center bearing plate.
After your new door is installed remove the old stop material on the outside of the door and replace it with the type that has a rubber weatherstrip gasket available at home centers.
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.
A c hook is required for a single spring installation while a w hook is required for a double spring installation available separately.
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Garage door installation and replacement costs may vary according to style and size.