Garage Door Torsion Spring Replacement: How to by [Professional Tech]

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  • Опубликовано: 22 янв 2018
  • Professional Garage Door Tech From www.expressgaragedoorparts.co...
    Shows how to correctly change a broken garage door torsion spring on your garage door. Save Money and do it yourself!
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  • @Rickrod22109
    @Rickrod22109 4 года назад +605

    There is NO SHORTAGE of how to replace your garage spring videos on RUclips. I've watched about 6 of them...Yours is the best mix of details and tips while not wasting time rambling! Great job!

  • @ivanovandrei
    @ivanovandrei 3 года назад +216

    Torsion springs and bars from Express Garage Door Parts arrived today. After watching this video 3 times and replacing my torsion bars by myself I'm still alive, my garage door works and I'm drinking a celebratory beer.

    • @ericwisner2908
      @ericwisner2908 3 года назад +4

      Same here!

    • @coulterdaniel
      @coulterdaniel 2 года назад +1

      The video was great as well as the service I got from the team there. I was able to get it all done and appreciated the clear instructions.

    • @malcolmwilcox8567
      @malcolmwilcox8567 2 года назад

      Thanks so I have

    • @malcolmwilcox8567
      @malcolmwilcox8567 2 года назад

      Thanks so I have have to do some some stuff with jthis tomorrow for a

    • @malcolmwilcox8567
      @malcolmwilcox8567 2 года назад

      How many times do joiin

  • @nathancuellar2797
    @nathancuellar2797 2 года назад +20

    “This is your new best friend… this is a file”. 😂 That’s awesome. Great video. No sales pitch, no fluff, just good old fashioned good advice. Thanks for treating us like adults.

  • @adambomar
    @adambomar 2 года назад +26

    This guy just saved me $400. This is an excellent video that clearly shows how to get the job done safely.

    • @ilijanikolic
      @ilijanikolic Год назад

      Please someone explain to me. If I buy a pair (2 pieces of Torsion springs) how do I know which one is left and which one is right. Thanks.

    • @TheH454
      @TheH454 Год назад

      @@ilijanikolic They are marked on the package.

    • @jimmy137losser
      @jimmy137losser 2 месяца назад

      Where did you buy the springs?

  • @shaywill24
    @shaywill24 2 года назад +207

    Great video! Helped me save $300 by replacing my broken spring myself! I was able to successfully replace both springs by using the right tools, watching this video a few times and being very careful. I am a woman that’s 5,3’ and 140 pounds for reference. Thanks so much for an awesome and very detailed video!!

    • @JEK
      @JEK Год назад +4

      That's awesome!

    • @TheDuckcurry
      @TheDuckcurry 11 месяцев назад +3

      wow great

    • @sunlite9759
      @sunlite9759 6 месяцев назад +1

      Awesome ;great example for men!!!

    • @watt736
      @watt736 5 месяцев назад

      wow! my cousin paid $400 you great woman to do this job! we let mexican guy do our garage work

    • @Triplemyworth709
      @Triplemyworth709 20 дней назад

      Ma'am you are awesome save that money girlfriend

  • @steinhofferscale5215
    @steinhofferscale5215 3 года назад +6

    I have learned and done a lot of things, but never a garage door. I was at a complete loss till I watched your videos. Thank you very much.

  • @TheRice4you
    @TheRice4you 8 дней назад

    Video and Company are Amazing. I was able to determine the exact parts I needed, ordered it, and fix my garage door by following the instructions that were provided. I estimate that I saved around $500 doing it myself.

  • @markmalinowski6622
    @markmalinowski6622 2 года назад +3

    so many people talk about how afraid they are to do these. if a person takes their time, is methodical and careful, and follows your directions, it's very straightforward. best how-to video, in terms of clarity, conciseness, etc that I think I've ever seen

  • @ChrisHargrave23
    @ChrisHargrave23 Месяц назад +3

    I just replaced my springs, and even made an adjustment to lighten the pull, and here I am, living to type the tale. Thank you for the easy to follow video. Made the job easy peasy. The hardest part of the whole thing was finding my file in my very messy shed. ;)

  • @user-ev3wo7pj1b
    @user-ev3wo7pj1b 2 месяца назад +3

    One of the best instructional videos I have seen. After viewing it a couple of times I was able to install new torsion springs and repair my garage door. Taking my time in the interest of safety the repair time from start to finish was 90 minutes. Complete, simple, and well presented video. My thanks and hats off to Express!

  • @iraqifoodcart8447
    @iraqifoodcart8447 9 месяцев назад +3

    I just fixed the tension springs in my garage door because of this video. I'm only a month away from being 30 years old and this is the first time I've ever had to fix one of these things. This video made it possible for me to do so.
    Thank you.

  • @jeffreyosborne7466
    @jeffreyosborne7466 14 дней назад +1

    Just want to personally say thank you. A few years ago a guy did it for me and I didn’t think to learn, but you went step by step and worked awesome. I appreciate you emphasizing the springs can be “hot”, I have a Genie 7055 and it would go up but not down again. Had to loosen off 3 quarter turns each side to balance it. You are the man, thank you again.

  • @Dougout92
    @Dougout92 Год назад +4

    I've watched your video twice. You have done an excellent job in showing how to change springs. I feel very confident to do the job on our broken spring. THANK YOU! Doug

  • @Realz206
    @Realz206 6 месяцев назад +2

    Called in this morning for a little help and I can honestly say, it's some of the best customer service I've ever had.

  • @andreabobwrangler5146
    @andreabobwrangler5146 8 дней назад +1

    Bro, this is the best most to the point video. Also, because of this video, I did buy my parts through your site.

  • @deadlight33
    @deadlight33 4 месяца назад +2

    Thank you so much for the videos. I was able to order the correct springs and repair my garage door safely for much cheaper than having a company come out and do it. I was super impressed by the quick shipping I had a tracking number 15min after ordering! The springs arrived the next day. RUclips is amazing for the homeowner to accomplish so much DIY!

  • @bornwestusa
    @bornwestusa Год назад +1

    Get a File. This was the magic I found here, almost impossible to slide the main tube before I filed the bumps down. I'm grateful!

  • @hjoe4473
    @hjoe4473 5 месяцев назад +3

    Excellent! Presentation was clear & thorough. Presenter appeared experienced and relaxed.

  • @wepowerus1410
    @wepowerus1410 Год назад +1

    Agree with the last guy, Yours is the vid to watch, and if you need parts get ‘em from you !!

  • @JohnnyK1
    @JohnnyK1 Год назад +1

    The best video ever. Thorough and helpful. Thank you!!!

  • @grantfrazer9459
    @grantfrazer9459 Год назад +2

    Great informative video, and I'm a 40yr. General Contractor. Never too old to learn! Thank you

  • @labob65
    @labob65 5 лет назад +188

    if there were Oscars for RUclips vids, this guy would win. great video, right to the point, no BS...

    • @billruha4728
      @billruha4728 3 года назад +6

      I agree 100%. This guy knows his stuff and doesn't waste any time.

    • @lloydd1386
      @lloydd1386 3 года назад +5

      @@billruha4728 spot on. this dude's video is a lot better than most out there. u rock man! saved me a few hundred bucks!

    • @billruha4728
      @billruha4728 3 года назад +2

      @@lloydd1386 Ha, thanks! He saved me $$$ too!

    • @dthom09
      @dthom09 3 года назад +2

      I think they're called the "streamys"

    • @jochefgwyn9822
      @jochefgwyn9822 3 года назад +1

      Yeah man, this is an awesome video. Quit your job and start a home improvement channel.

  • @johncalhoun3216
    @johncalhoun3216 3 года назад +2

    Excellent company! Order the springs by 1pm and get them the next day. Garage door was easily fixed in 24 hours!

  • @garylewis327
    @garylewis327 Год назад +1

    It's very obvious that this guy has installed a ton of these things. Great info, safety tips and no wasted time blabbering about unrelated garbage. Thank you!

  • @Foreverhear
    @Foreverhear Год назад +1

    Ive done this in years past ..you just made my replacement tan=his time the easiest ever.. safest as well.. great video.

  • @Sahour-jx3vx
    @Sahour-jx3vx 4 месяца назад +1

    STRAIGHT TO THE POINT👍👍 thank you so much for such a great video!

  • @kylew7930
    @kylew7930 3 месяца назад +1

    Great step by step! First time through with no experience took under an hour. Well doen

  • @mikeveine
    @mikeveine Год назад +1

    I wish I would have watched your vidio first before attempting to replace my springs. Unfortunately I watched another one and they skipped an important step that cost me hours of frustration. I eventually watched your video and redid the entire process and it only took me 20 minutes to get it done right. Thanks.

  • @robwc1935
    @robwc1935 Год назад +1

    The best garage door spring video on RUclips! Express Garage Door Parts came to the rescue. Thanks so much, guys. Good price and excellent support.

  • @The10thManRules
    @The10thManRules 2 года назад +1

    If I ever see you at a bar, drinks are on me. I followed your video step by step, I experienced no issues or surprises m, and

  • @goodstufffromdavidpaul2246
    @goodstufffromdavidpaul2246 2 года назад +1

    I watched several DIY pieces in fixing my door and this one was THE best.... Loved the line: The File "is your new best friend". lol

  • @05glisedan
    @05glisedan Год назад +1

    A million Thanks.... Placed order, fast shipping, quick to reply tech support.
    Followed the video step by step. Successful installation.
    Thanks again.

  • @harryjoers1613
    @harryjoers1613 4 года назад +16

    Thank you for all the vidio help, the job went smoothly. I'm 74 years old, and i think my wife could have done this job, and she's 79. thanks again.

  • @biggbossman1130
    @biggbossman1130 2 года назад +1

    This is the first video that came up after searching how to change a garage door spring...I don't even want to look at any more....Great Video!!

  • @rking9604
    @rking9604 Год назад +3

    So far the best breakdown on how to. Really great job.

  • @grc5618
    @grc5618 3 месяца назад +1

    Ordered all the springs and parts from this guy, watched his videos, and everything was perfect. Thanks!

  • @eriqsimonds224
    @eriqsimonds224 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for posting a clear "How To" video...I fixed my door and saved about $200!

  • @brokenology
    @brokenology Год назад +2

    I’ve installed maybe 100 garage doors in the time that I was a garage door technician. However, after not doing it for years, I had to watch this video to remember how to do certain things to replace my grandparent’s spring. Thank you for uploading this video. It has brought my memory back.

  • @jacko4483
    @jacko4483 3 месяца назад +1

    Excellent tutorial!
    I'm mechanically inclined and have my own welding shop, but this removed any apprehension about doing this procedure.
    Thank you!
    As a matter of fact, I ordered the springs, then searched for a video and realized I ordered them from your company!!
    I'm in great hands 👍

  • @user-wi1kp1sw6z
    @user-wi1kp1sw6z 3 месяца назад +1

    Great video. I was able to replace the spring by myself. Follow in detail each of the steps to do the job. Thanks

  • @MaiNguyen-hk1th
    @MaiNguyen-hk1th 3 года назад +1

    Thanks to your video, I saved money by replacing myself my broken garage door spring. Thank you very much.

  • @josemoreno3334
    @josemoreno3334 3 года назад +1

    I just replaced my kid brothers broken garage door torsion spring at his home. It was easy. I just watched the video a few times, Made some notes. No problem. But you do need to be careful working with those springs. All you need is some basic tool's. I did very good doing it the first time. Everything works great no problems. This video was very very helpful . Thank you. It save my brother a lot of money. Know he owes me a dinner. Thanks again.

  • @ChannelBri
    @ChannelBri 3 года назад +1

    great video! sent you a picture and you identified the proper spring, ordered, installed, Saved many hundreds of dollars. Thanks!!

  • @cliffleverett1982
    @cliffleverett1982 4 месяца назад +3

    I came, I saw, I conquered, I now can park in my garage again. Thank you so much for the video.

  • @DropofLead
    @DropofLead 11 месяцев назад +1

    Just replaced my springs that I was able to measure and order from Express Garage Door Parts. I am a handy guy, but the videos are essential to making sure you don't hurt yourself when applying or removing tension from the springs. Thanks for providing, great tutorial!

  • @CompoundMedla
    @CompoundMedla 5 месяцев назад +1

    Just fixed my mother in laws springs! Second time you have helped me! God bless 😊

  • @philharris4813
    @philharris4813 2 года назад +1

    Great video to install the high cycle springs Express Door Parts designed and shipped quickly. A great experience overall and hundreds of $$ saved. Thanks!

  • @IMRANnet
    @IMRANnet 5 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent. I don’t even need to change springs but your presentation skills and details ensured my interest watching the whole thing. Thx.

  • @CBRMackie63
    @CBRMackie63 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for the great instructions. My garage door has been out of commission for two weeks. I ordered the springs and bars; they came in two days and 45 minutes later my door is back in service...thanks again!!!

  • @amorphicintertia
    @amorphicintertia 2 года назад +2

    Allowed me to be a hero twice and saved my money and possibly marriage. Also probably prevented me from seriously injuring myself. Great vid!

  • @markcompall5501
    @markcompall5501 Год назад +1

    Excellent video! Great detail. I really appreciate that all time was spent on the subject. Likely saved me $150 service call & labor. Thanks!

  • @gunnerneikoify
    @gunnerneikoify Месяц назад +1

    EXCELLENT VIDEO!!!!!!! Thanks so much for uploading it!!!!!!!

  • @ca.6232
    @ca.6232 3 года назад +1

    This is a great video instruction. We followed another video and tried multiple times but couldn't get it right. We followed this video and it worked the first time! Thank you!

  • @lloydd1386
    @lloydd1386 3 года назад +2

    YOU ARE THE MAN! just ordered my bars and torsion spring set... your video made me CONFIDENT I can repair my set up BY MY SELF! kudos to u brotha! u deserve a RAISE!

  • @gsalad2525
    @gsalad2525 2 года назад +1

    Got my torsion springs from y’all yesterday and Installed them today, if it wasn’t for you I woulda have been stumped, also didn’t help the home owner before installed them backwards to begin with 😂. Thanks again all the way from South Carolina!

  • @schuylerhuff
    @schuylerhuff 2 года назад +1

    Thank you. This worked perfectly for me....saved me at least $215.

  • @thomasrobinson1738
    @thomasrobinson1738 2 года назад +2

    This Gentleman is an excellent instructor. He should be at a university. Or at least a quality trade school. Thank you sir.

  • @TacoRios
    @TacoRios 3 года назад +1

    Excellent video. Bought springs from your company and received them fast. With the help of this video, install was a breeze!

  • @Bennovember1
    @Bennovember1 Год назад +1

    Absolutely best instructional video out there!!!
    Thank you!

  • @MidModMan
    @MidModMan 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you! You really made an intimidating job easy. No fluff, just how to do it quick and safely.

  • @antihero3862
    @antihero3862 2 года назад +1

    Took me 48 minutes to replace my springs. Fantastic tutorial! Thanks so much.

  • @EarlLemke-vq7fm
    @EarlLemke-vq7fm 4 месяца назад +2

    Thank you so much. Very straight and to the point. Everyone told me to get a pro. I watched your video and replaced both of my springs in about 1 1/2 hours. It's working great. Thanks again!!

  • @timhamilton5120
    @timhamilton5120 Год назад +2

    Excellent video! Luckily first and only video I watched! I've never worked on a garage door or spring before. Easy to do watching video prior and during install! Thank you!

  • @billysmith5800
    @billysmith5800 Год назад +2

    Best video I have seen on torsion springs. Thank you.

  • @mwehr6819
    @mwehr6819 2 года назад +1

    Excellent tutorial. I ordered the parts needed off your website. They arrived in three days. The total repair took me me less than an hour. Thank you.

  • @Youlikemysausage
    @Youlikemysausage 2 года назад +1

    Replaced my broken torsion spring after watching this video. Works perfectly. Thank you!

  • @davidburns9580
    @davidburns9580 5 лет назад +1

    One of the very best explanations of ANYTHING - EVER!!! ... no wasted time, no wasted intro, no stupid music ... just the facts and very nicely presented. Kudos ... I will buy my needed springs here due primarily to this video!

    • @labob65
      @labob65 5 лет назад

      my thoughts precisely...!

  • @mikegoblirsch5703
    @mikegoblirsch5703 2 года назад +1

    Thanks, excellent video. Removed all fear from this diy project. Felt confident after viewing.

  • @luisfigueroa2011
    @luisfigueroa2011 2 месяца назад +1

    If you’ve been watching videos on how to deal with torsion springs, this is is, stop watching. This guy is all you need. Even before this video, watch his measurements video on torsion springs, best one I’ve found. He makes it so easy but you have to have all your senses, don’t get distracted and you’ll be fine.

  • @mcini11389
    @mcini11389 Год назад +1

    Use customer service to help get a spring and watched the video while I did it. It took me around an hour to start up and breakdown. Great video appreciate the well documented process and explanation.

  • @lapisque
    @lapisque Год назад +1

    I did it! And only thanks to this video. I bought my spring from those guys, too. It was here the next day. I am very happy with how this all went.

  • @catgauthier9280
    @catgauthier9280 Год назад +1

    Thank you for your video. We followed it to a 'T" and it made changing our springs a breeze. Saved us money too!

  • @professorstevehall5897
    @professorstevehall5897 8 месяцев назад +1

    Called to get the right spring, Avery was very friendly and helpful. Got my door fixed with no issues. Thank you!

  • @Serrndipity
    @Serrndipity Год назад +1

    My husband and I just fixed our 8ft garage door spring and did 35 quarter turns but the door wouldn’t close. We loosened it to 31 turns and it worked. We just saved a lot of
    money. Thank you so much!!!

  • @bucksgarage1
    @bucksgarage1 9 месяцев назад +1

    10 out of 10. Would smash. Thanks for the video. Everything I needed to know.

  • @EzraAries
    @EzraAries Год назад +1

    This is awesome instruction man.
    Saved me a bundle. Well done.

  • @corradopsi
    @corradopsi Год назад +1

    I want to thank you for this video. It was all I needed for my son and I to replace our spring and cables.

  • @chris3275
    @chris3275 2 года назад +1

    Great video. Successfully replaced my torsion springs.

  • @johngreen4200
    @johngreen4200 Год назад +1

    This helped me every step of the way. Did not want to pay someone and take off work. Took it apart, ordered parts, installed after work. All done and working.

  • @deivclayton
    @deivclayton Год назад +2

    This video was perfect! Our garage door is now fully up and running. Thank you very much!

  • @milokanon5606
    @milokanon5606 3 года назад +3

    Received my springs this past Monday with the bars I purchased to install it, my garage door works again, I previously found this video while searching if I could repair the problem and went straight to their website to purchase the springs I needed.

  • @jimoutman9482
    @jimoutman9482 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great video. Had to hurry up and get the door working again as we have a handicapped person who can only get out thru the garage in a wheelchair. Appreciate it!

  • @stannovacki2406
    @stannovacki2406 Год назад +1

    This video saved me $$$. I just replaced my mismatched (and 1 broken) torsion springs with the kit I bought from EGDP. a giant thank you!!!

  • @christiandcano
    @christiandcano 14 дней назад +1

    Excellent video and even better customer service. They were quick to respond whenever I had a question about the process.

  • @pedromelendrez1727
    @pedromelendrez1727 Год назад +1

    Thanks so much! just finished my springs today. I could not have done it without you and done right and I was safe!

  • @raymondeddy3733
    @raymondeddy3733 2 года назад +2

    Wanted to thank you for the video. Yours was so good l didn’t watch any of the others. I went to your website telling me how to measure spring wire diameter, length and coil ID ordered both springs and draw bars. Had them replaced in no time! Thank you guys, you are appreciated!

  • @MervsServiceSecrets
    @MervsServiceSecrets 2 года назад +1

    We just did a Torsion Spring video and made sure to give you a plug. You don't realize it, but Helen & I bought our springs from you and your service was EXCELLENT.

  • @tyroneclarke1666
    @tyroneclarke1666 3 года назад +2

    Hi young fella. That is the best video on how to change the springs and adjust a door I’ve seen so far. You’ve very clear and straight on to it. Well done mate. 🦘🇦🇺

  • @willnoc
    @willnoc 2 года назад +1

    Just replaced my springs on my door after watching this video. Saved me so much time and was perfect. Thank you for this video for saving me time and money.

  • @505050550
    @505050550 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for the video! I just fixed my broken spring! God bless

  • @user-ix5oz2yp2h
    @user-ix5oz2yp2h 5 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome video no wasted time rambling in there about anything. Perfect instruction video. Nice work.

  • @robsnizzle7
    @robsnizzle7 2 года назад +1

    Awesome video Sir, that's one hell of a process. My torsion spring on my old ass garage door just snapped (probably because it's as old as the damn house, lol). Now, its time to update the old bastard including the garage door opener. Again thanks for the vid, very helpful.👍🍻

  • @jankuya
    @jankuya 3 года назад +1

    Thanks, Express Garage Door Parts. Very clear and easy to understand.

  • @edcorbin5709
    @edcorbin5709 2 года назад +1

    I ordered my springs on Tuesday they arrived in Florida on Friday 45 minutes later they were installed did everything like the video perfect

  • @channerb
    @channerb 3 года назад +1

    Great illustration and education of how to install broken springs. watched your video and bought the replacement springs by sending a pic to you guys.installed it as recommended and it worked great.thank you for the knowledge.

  • @traceypacker6154
    @traceypacker6154 3 года назад +1

    I followed his instructions and now my garage door works 😊 great video thanks

  • @pammilner7161
    @pammilner7161 4 года назад

    Mr. Miller was able to do this today because of your very specific step-by-step video. He figures we saved over $500 .. which we didn’t have. But it was your particular video that guided him through the process. Thank you so very much. Well done!

  • @ec-ecua1706
    @ec-ecua1706 3 месяца назад +1

    Excellent video, thank you for putting this together, I was able to replace the torsion springs on my garage.

  • @joshuastoddard1956
    @joshuastoddard1956 Год назад +2

    20 out of 10 I recommend! Parts were delivered next day and when we were installing the springs we noticed my current springs were opposite we called and he called us back and talked us through it and let us know why it was set up that way and that we should install the new springs that way so we would have to wind the opposite way. Great customer service! Glad my friend recommended you guys and I will now continue to recommend you to others.

  • @brettryder5561
    @brettryder5561 5 лет назад +1

    After seeing how great this guy's videos are - from sizing to installing - I bought a torsion spring kit from his company. Arrived today, installed it in an hour. Saved me money, time (appointment), and I learned some useful knowledge. Thanks!