How To Test Alignment And Balance Of A Garage Door

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How to test alignment and balance of a garage door. Be ready to grab the door in case of dramatic movement. This will help to position it to the correct spot. Close the garage door all the way. Adjusting the position of the track tap the bottom of the track gently with a rubber mallet.

This is usually done by pulling down on the red handle but different garage door openers may have different methods for disconnection. Loosen the set screws with a wrench while holding the first winding bar you ll feel significant tension as the screws are removed. Here s a test you can try. A garage door should stay down when closed open when raised and at the halfway point when raised halfway.

You need to start with the door in the down position so you can lift it up to various heights and check the balance. First disconnect your garage door from its automatic opener. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws that are in the tracks to secure it to the garage door frame. To adjust a door that can t stay open bring the first winding bar up to a 90 degree angle with the garage door this is a quarter turn.

To perform the balance test close the garage door normally and detach the automatic opener if present. Press the button on the garage door opener to close the door if it has an opener. A balanced garage door is an important part of your garage. Once disconnected open and close the door by hand.