11 year old video and this video is the only reason my garage door is working right now. Thank you for the comprehensive instructions! Oh and I still have all my fingers and eyeballs!
My spring broke this week, and have watch half a dozen videos to learn how to repair it. This has been the best video so far. I do not understand the large number of thumbs downs. From what I can tell you covered everything.
Thank you for your kind comments, Dennis. Based on the geographic location of the clicks, we believe that a large percentage of the thumbs down were caused by a greedy, jealous competitor who has hired foreign click farms to put down competitor's videos and to promote his own videos and web site.
@@dhodges76 Thank you Doug, manny rob, and VOLTIS5 for the kind words. We're glad you all found this to be a helpful video to getting your springs replaced!
This is one of the most comprehensive how to videos I have watched in the past few years. Your attention to detail and safety are spot on. Thanks for posting this video. Gary
Thank you for this excellent video. I just completed this project. One recommendation for you guys trying this is do not take your hand off the inserted winding rods when either tightening or reducing the tension on the spring.
Dan, this has to be the by far the best video on RUclips I have ever seen. I consider myself a decent all around homeowner handyman and I have tackled just about everything from electrical to plumbing to masonry and woodworking in my home. I did have had my springs replaced a few years ago and observed the guy replace it and decided I would not attempt it myself as it looked too dangerous. Your instructions are so clear and the warnings so in place that I feel confident about replacing it myself. Congratulations on a great instructional video and thank you for sharing your knowledge.
+Vince Ciaccio Thank you for taking the time to post such kind and generous comments. Hundreds of hours have gone into writing and producing the video to show how easy it can be to replace garage door torsion springs. But, it's also dangerous. And we discourage people from trying this if they don't feel confident they can do the job safely. You're welcome. Best wishes!
I really appreciate the warnings by the narrator about the safe practices! Really helpful video! I learned so much. I had two and and one snapped. So I just had them both replaced by a contractor. He didn't stretch the coil 1/8" like you guys did. My left side is not closing flush to the floor. I am planning to stretch the coil 1/8" like you illustrated in the video. - Henry, Aurora, CO
Hi a non! We're glad to hear that this video was helpful to you! We hope that you are able to get your door to lower to the floor. Sometimes this stretch is what makes the difference in whether the springs lift the weight they are supposed to. You may also want to check out our video on how to level a garage door, as this may be the actual problem; ruclips.net/video/99-mbUX8mJw/видео.html
@@DDMGarageDoors Thanks DDM for explaining exactly why this step exists (stretching spring after winding, see 13:20), and ANON for the question. That was my biggest question so far, as I've seen most others with videos omit this step, or even comment on why it is unnecessary or dangerous. What's the worst that could happen if a person does not do this step?
@@vanontom Hi Thomas! That's a good question to wonder. For one, if you do not stretch the springs out, the door may have a difficult time closing all the way, and you may have a gap on the bottom. This is because the shaft moves slightly as the door operates, but enough that if you don't stretch the springs, the coils will likely bind on each other, and cause the door to not be able to close all the way.
Dan: This is one of the most well-done, step-by-step videos I've seen. You didn't go into ridiculous detail when it wasn't necessary, and you slowed down enough to get important points across when it was. The video very clearly showed every detail needed for the viewer to get complete understanding of your narrative. Your spoke clearly and intelligently, at a pace appropriate for the material. No wasted moments here, not annoying music or flashy effects, just the information a view needs to do the job at hand. Thanks for such a great video! And for those of you reading, this: No, I don't know Dan or his company; I just really appreciate a quality tutorials and give kudos when they're due.
+czissman1 Thank you for taking the time to post your generous words. My videographer, Mike Herbert, was great at capturing and highlighting important points, as well as regulating the speed of the production. The biggest challenge in scripting the video was in distilling text from the larger written 2005 tutorial and shortening it to fit the video time frame. It was also a challenge to match text, voice and video. This part must have taken 20-30 hours.
I am pretty handy and I have owned my own homes for the past 25 years. I can probably count the amount of people that I have hired on one hand. I have done many remodels and basic maintenance involving Electrical, Carpentry, and Plumbing but I had never had to install torsion springs. This was one of those thing that I thought I may have to hand over to a pro. I want to thank you for your video because it was very detailed and I was excited to start. I knew after this video that I understood the basics which will probably help me to maintain my garage door better from now on too. I ran into one problem caused by the original install. The shaft was not slipping through the bearing making it impossible to remove the cable drums. It seemed that the original installer turned the set screw a little too much which took the shaft out of round. To avoid damaging the bearing, and now knowing the basics, I removed the bearing retainers (one at a time), and took them off of each end, which allowed me to clean and lube them effectively. With your detail, the step by step instructions, me being really careful, as well as the added labor due to the damaged shaft, I still installed the springs successfully in a little under an hour.
Bryan, it sounds like you're quite handy. Doing the work in less than an hour, even with the problem you had, is impressive. You're welcome, and thank you for your helpful comments. When we were producing the video I was aware of dozens of exceptions to the normal procedure. We could have easily produced 10 videos to cover the variations. Hopefully others will be able to learn from the steps you followed to work around damage from an improper installation. I've seen many of these over the years.
Yesterday, I installed two new springs on 2-car BIG 8'x16' garage door. This was the best most useful, no smarty-pant video. Thank you neighbor, whereever you are. Thank you.
Thank you Dan, for sharing your 30+ years experience in video and written instruction. You covered every base and gave me the confidence that I was replacing the spring safely and correctly. The end result is that my garage door is back in working order, better than before.
Congratulations, Ed! Glad to hear we could provide the confidence to do the job well. You're welcome, and thank you for your kind comments. Best wishes.
DDM, Thank you for this complete tutorial. Pretty much knew the basics but the additional techniques for the torsion hardware, spools, etc., really cinched the deal.The fellow in the video went at just the right pace and didn't block the camera! Great job to all.
There are several RUclips videos where the installer doesn't stretch the springs after winding. Experienced professionals, however, understand that without stretching the springs the doors often will not seal the floor completely after closing. The problem with winding the springs outside the winding cone is that there is no way to safely stretch the springs. You have to position your head right in the path of a winding cone when it is most stressed. That's dangerous! The only way to safely wind the spring and to stretch it afterward is the way we show on this video.
I bought my new springs from you company, didn't realize you are only an hour away. I followed your instructions and it worked like a charm. I still have all my fingers :)
This is one of the very best instructional videos I’ve ever had the pleasure to learn from. Just completed fixing our garage, for about $95 in parts and new tools instead of repair shops quotes of $360 and higher. (Every project is an excuse for new tools!!) Thank you so much and best wishes!
That is true, TzachyB! New projects often require them, and it's often fun to figure out how to work on something different yourself. We're glad you were able to save some money, and fix your garage door safely. Blessings!
Thanks Paul! We're glad that you found the video to be thorough and well-done! We hope that you were able to get your springs replaced in no time flat!
This video saved me at least $250 in labor costs. Job done! THANK YOU!!!! I bought my parts before I found you guys but I'm going to your site and sending you a donation for your media production efforts. This what the internet was made for!!! Keep up the good work! Please! Thanks.
I would like to personally thank you for this video. It was perfect, very detailed and helpful. It was the only video I could find that included every step needed. From the amount of turns the springs needed, to tightening the springs to the bar and everything in between. I move from Michigan where the garage doors are light to, Coastal S.C. where the doors are hurricane rated and pretty heavy and it worked perfect. Great instructional video.
Nathan, Thank you for your generous comments, and you're welcome. Glad to hear you had all the details needed to finish with perfect results. Those hurricane rated doors can be difficult to spring. Because of the extra reinforcements the doors sometimes weigh over a 100 pounds more than the standard doors. Best wishes.
Thanks so much, you gave me confidence to try it. Now I'm sitting back watching my garage door open and close as it should with 2 new springs :) great video.
Great video!!!!! Local shop wanted to charge me $700 to replace the springs and another $500 for a new motor!!! Watched your video, bought my own springs for $70, followed your steps exactly, and my garage door is now fully functional!! I can’t thank you enough for saving me over $1,100!!!!!
Hi Fernando! Wow, that is a lot. The price on just the springs is way too much if they are normal garage door springs. The price for the opener is within a normal range, depending on the opener used on the door. We're glad this video was able to help this replacement go well! This is a perfect of example of doing you research; some shops will try to charge more than they should. We have a list of reputable shops on our website for people who are looking for a reputable company in their area: ddmgaragedoors.com/garage-door-repairs/
Thank you for producing this video, what an excellent tutorial. Your attention to detail and presentation is second to none, very very helpful. Very kind of you to share your experience with us!
You're welcome, Chris. Thank you for your generous comments. The details grew out of replacing 20,000 to 30,000 springs in my 30+ years in the trade. It's much easier to replace springs than to write all the steps for replacing them; it's tedious work.
Matt Oberlander Thank you for your lavish words.I follow a simple process: Subject - you understood, action verb predicate, with the direct object upon which the verb acts, with a few modifiers in between. The hard part is the writing, which took hundreds of hours, and which is based on over 20,000 torsion spring replacements I've done over more than 30 years.
Great Video Guys!!.. Sad that your compitition would use bots to give you a Thumbs Down rating, becuase this HANDS DOWN the best video on Torsion springs. I like the attention to detail..
Thank you for your kind, encouraging and generous words. Smart thieves know how to steal without getting caught, but this one will one day answer to the all-knowing God, Who judges the unrighteous, Who guards the paths of justice and Who watches over the way of His saints. (Proverbs 2:8)
I was ready to buy what I thought I needed but one of the reviews (while positive) advised to make certain by searching using specific words and come upon an informative website (DDM Garage Doors). After watching how to determine which springs I needed, I felt you deserved my money, not the other vendor. I took my laptop to the garage and followed the step by step instructions on this video, pausing and reviewing as necessary. Thank you so much for being so thorough and for sharing your knowledge freely. For those that are still shopping for parts: If you find this video useful, please be fair and buy from them.
Thank you for your business, Diego! We're glad you trusted us to go through this replacement with you. We seek to make this easy to follow, and made in such a way that homeowners, with proper safety precautions, are able to complete this repair themselves. We're glad you found this to be true!
Excellent step by step instructions. I had may laptop in the garage watching this video and the whole procedure took just over an hour for me and that's with me screwing up one step and having to go back. Piece of cake! Thank you!!
Fantastic. Your 18 minute video saved me hours of trial and error trying to balance the door. The entire project took me 45 minutes from pulling out the cars to pulling them back in.
This is the second time in 18 years that I have had to replace the spring. This time I was teaching my 18 year old son and wanted him to watch a video on how and your video is excellent! Thank you so much.
Thank you for your kind words, Obsidian. It's always good to see a father and son work together. That will be much easier for your son when he needs to replace his own springs down the road. You're welcome! Best wishes.
This video was incredibly helpful to me. The instructions were precise and comprehensive. I’m relatively handy with tools but I think most folk would be able to follow these instructions. You saved me at least a couple of hundred dollars in labor!
When my spring broke I searched youtube for videos so I would know how hard the job was before trying it myself. I worked as a carpenter for 22 years, but I've never done a garage door. Your videos made the process very simple. I decided that with all the information you share to make the job easier that you deserved my business so I decided to buy from you. I had just one spring, and your site made the process of switching to two springs very easy to figure out. I just got finished with the job and I'm very happy to be able to use my garage door again. Thank You!
One of the best how-to videos I've ever seen. Clear verbal instructions match the visual presentation exactly. Perfect for learning how to perform a potentially dangerous repair. Thank you!
Hi Michael! We're glad that you found our video to be helpful! Yes, this can be a dangerous repair if the necessary precautions aren't taken. As we always say: safety first, then work! Always make sure you are safe before attempting something like this!
I don't think you're the only thorough vid, however your the only one I found that covered all the bases. Several vids, even those that seemed to cover it all, couldn't compare to the way you guys covered this topic. Very easy to understand and execute. This video got me through a bind and I'd like to sincerely thank you for it.
Thanks for the kind words, M! We always make sure to spell out the steps so there is no confusion, and make sure that the safety risks are known before you undertake a project like this.
I just wanted to say thanks to Dan at DDM. I watched the video a couple of times before buying new springs from DDM and I still managed to get the springs on the wrong side. Luckily I took photos of the installation and Dan was able to identify my problem to get me back on track. I was under the impression the spring would just unscrew if backwards, but that isn’t the case. Thanks again to DDM for the great video.
Stuckneutral The way the springs stay on the cones when they are wound is counter intuitive. When you wind the spring it looks like the winding cone will spin out of the spring. What actually happens, however, is that as you wind the spring, the inside diameter of the spring decreases causing the wire to grip the cone more tightly. When I was a kid we played with Chinese handcuffs. Trying to pull your fingers out of the cuffs caused the cuffs to tighten even more tightly on you fingers. The cones in torsion springs work the same way.
The best DIY video on torsion spring install I could find. I obsessively searched and watch a couple dozen, most were OK, none were as complete as this one, and this fellow is an EXCELLENT instructor. (I used to be in the business-to-buisiness training production). I would add two things he did not emphasize in this video: one video I found mentioned replacing the bearings at the ends, this seemed like a good idea, as long as you have it off; and in my case the installer cranked the set screws down so far the shaft was deeply indented, I wish I had know that, I would have been able to replace that. I reused the shaft, the bearings seemed ok, now have 2 new springs, maybe good for another 20 years. Thanks, with your help it went smoothly.
Hi Jeffrey! The bearings don't necessarily need to be replaced when you replace the springs. If they are worn to the point of being able to see between the race and the bearing housing, or if they are seized up to the point of not being able to turn at all anymore, then they would need to be replaced. The shaft can usually just be filed down, and will not need to be replaced either. It's always up to the customer if they want brand new parts on their door with their brand new springs: this does make some sense, and it's absolutely up to preference as long as the old parts still function and do their jobs properly.
DDM and RUclips to the rescue. Simple clear instructions. Tech support helped me pick the proper longer life spring for my garage door. Straightforward installation. 31 quarter turns was the magic number for me.
Best Garage Door Torsion Spring Replacement Video of them all. Well thought out and well narrated with step by step instructions. There is no fluff about the garage door theory and development history as some other videos.
My garage door torsion springs needed to be replaced. They no longer provided adequate force to allow the garage door to open and close. (The door had a lot of weight when lifting it up) Rather than tightening the existing (old) torsion springs I purchase new ones as well as the torsion spring bars. I asked about 12 people from work if they have every replaced their torsion springs. All of them sad “No, this is very dangerous and you should have a professional do it”. I was very apprehensive about doing this myself due to the dangers involved. This afternoon my wife and I replaced our garage door torsion springs. We followed your video and had no problems at all. Thank You so much!
We're glad this video helped, Jeffrey! Your coworkers aren't wrong though: this is a dangerous task if safety precautions are not taken. Also, if you ever add weight to your door through reinforcements, insulation, or something else, you cannot just tighten up the old springs. The weight of your door has changed, so you will need new springs that will properly lift that weight.
The absolute best video for replacing torsion springs I’ve found out there . I’m mechanical but hadn’t ever replaced torsion springs before ,everyone always tries to scare you away from it saying l, leave it to the pros .... I’ll tell ya , After simply watching this twice I was able to size up and order my pair of springs as well as a center bearing plate and replace them . The door now works perfectly again ,actually far better than before and the whole job only took about 45 minutes . Thanks for this video , you guys saved me hundreds of dollars .
Hi Jack! We're glad that you were able to accomplish this task safely! That's the key to it all; safety. Those that say leave it to the pros are not incorrect to say so, as this is something that can be dangerous if proper safety techniques and common sense aren't used. As always: safety first, then work!
We're glad to hear that this helped you get the job done, Lee! We hope that our videos will inform, as well as helping those that are completing any of these fixes on a garage door!
I just wanted to say thank you so very much. Your video was clear, concise and made it able for me to save over 400$ to replace my springs. In short thanks to you I DID IT!!!!
it was nice meeting you Dan (picked up my springs at your west Chicago location while you introduced yourself) and a big thanks for the video. I was hesitant at first on doing this in my own because of how much tension these springs hold. but once I got passed my initial fear of unwinding the springs things got easier and I felt more confident with your help. keep up the great work! and good luck with the new tool for unwinding the springs. I'm sure people will feel more confident using that then the bars.
Thank you for your business, VOLTIS5! Thank you for the kind words; we hope that these spring winders will instill confidence in people that they can complete this safely. If someone doesn't feel safe completing repairs, they should just call in a professional. Safety first, then work!
My spring broke last week. This was the best video I found. I watched it a few times, while waiting for the parts to arrive. When changing the springs I found it easier to watch the step, do it exactly as he said, then repeat with the next step. It's easy to skip an important detail if you just try to all w/o refering back to the video. It saved me a couple hundred bucks! THANKS!!!
Hi Nick! We're glad we were able to help out. Many people have said the same; that they find it best to watch one step, do it, and then continue on with the process. If you miss a step, it may be a crucial part to finishing the replacement correctly! You made the right call in double checking.
I've done a few garage door repairs in my time. Mostly fixing cables that have fallen off the winding drum. I've also tightened or loosened a few springs to tune garage door operation. After watching this video, I have a much more comprehensive understanding of how the whole system works. Very well done. Thank you for sharing.
We're glad you found our video to be informative, mrnetwurm! We hope that you were able to understand the system enough to get these parts replaced properly! Blessings!
Thank you for a detailed step-by-step instructional video. I don't usually reply to RUclips videos. Appreciated yours enough to take the time, thanks again!
Hi Don! We appreciate you taking the time to reply. We're glad that you found the video to be informative, and hopefully it helped you accomplish the task with ease!
I watched this video and was able to replace my spring without killing myself or tearing anything up, and it only took about an hour start to finish. Glad I found this video. It's the best one of the several I watched while waiting for my spring and winding rods to arrive. Thanks guys.
+RSH21 After first writing and posting the written instructions in 2005 I replaced thousands of springs and updated the script to provide more details. Your kind words are appreciated. You'r welcome.
I'm thinking it must be garage door contractors that are giving the thumbs down. Safe and easy to understand to complete this job. thank you for posting
Very well-presented video on replacing broken garage door torsion springs! The presenter did an excellent job of describing both the proper procedure for removal and installation, and also the critically-important safety considerations. Well done!
Hi arnie! Yes, we always make sure to stress the need to be safe around garage doors. You absolutely need to make sure that you're safe when working around a garage door, including and especially concerning the springs. Safety first, then work! Thank you for the kind words.
You answered the questions I needed to know to do the job correctly. Your video is better than most of the others and answers the questions in a manner that allows easy understanding. It is appreciated. I prefer to do things myself and am a good listener. So your video helped me.
I bought my garage door springs from Dan a few years back. We even exchanged a couple of emails on some of my questions. I was very pleased with their delivery and customer service. I recommend this company.
I've seen about 10 garage door spring/cable installation videos. This one is clearly the most informative. You are a wiz at using time wisely too. So many videos drone on and on unnecessarily. Thank you!
Hi Triple Threat! Thanks for the kind words! We always strive to take the time to describe what is necessary, as well as the risks involved; glad you believe the time was used well!
My torsion spring broke over the weekend. I ordered the parts on Monday morning. DDM made the part and I picked it up one hour later and had it installed after lunch by watching this video and following the steps. However, I had to add a few quarter turns for an 8ft door vs. the 7ft door height. Thanks for the great service!
We're glad you found it interesting, Mario! We hope that this also helped to inform how to complete this replacement successfully and safely! Thanks for the kind words.
This is one of the best "How to" videos on you tube. Step by step instruction including all tools needed. Its like a well thought out corporate training video.
I have not done this in 30 years, last weekend one spring broke. Thank you for the instruction. I could not remember all the steps. Very nice instruction.
Just swapped out 2 springs and saved about $225! Easy DIY project for the mechanically inclined individual. Follow the directions exactly as spelled out in this video-extremely comprehensive. Thanks for taking the time to create a video for the weekend warrior DIY-er!
Cody, I'm glad to hear we saved you so much money! You'welcome. Replacing springs is dangerous. Just as there are many details for driving a car, the only way to responsibly sell torsion springs is to details the steps so it can be done safely. Best wishes.
Your video not only saved me a few hundred bucks (under $67 total), but also allowed me to feel the pride of DIY accomplishment. I upgraded the gauge of the springs and the motor now sounds 3x more quiet due to the reduced load. Thanks again for the wonderful & detailed tutorial!
TheTubeTublad to hear we could help you save money and that you could feel the sense of accomplishment. We learn so much from doing new things.Glad the motor is quieter. Your kind words are appreciated. Best wishes.
I was scared out of my mind about this repair before I found this video.... Excellent step-by-step instruction with nothing overlooked. Thank you so much for posting such a helpful video! I highly recommend this tutorial to anyone out there who needs to replace their torsion springs
Hi Ali! Yes, safety should be the thing that is followed closest with this video. It's important to understand what some of the risks are with completing a replacement yourself so that you can ensure your safety when working. As we always say: safety first, then work!
Thank you ! I replaced my own Torsion Springs SAFELY!! with the help of your video. Saved $200 + and the added benefit of knowing the Job was done right. Cant thank you enough.
You're welcome, Andrew! We're glad that you were able to replace your springs yourself, safely. We always make sure to emphasize that part, because there are plenty of things that can pose a safety issue when completing a repair such as this. Safety first, then work!
Before I watched this video, I would NEVER have thought about replacing these springs. Dan, you've given me the courage to do this now for one of my customers. Thank you very much for a thorough explanation and professional presentation.
Nice video with excellent instructions. I felt safe installing two springs on my garage door. Total cost including springs, winding bars, paint and oil was $85 at Menards.
Robin L Other videos do not stress safety nearly as well. I'm over 70, female, and accomplished the task alone! I am very grateful that Dan took the time to emphasize the care to focus on at each step. I watched the video twice through, then again in intervals as I did the job step-by-step. I purchased springs locally from Home Depot so as to get my door back in operation asap. I strongly recommend against the winding sticks they supplied. At only 12" long, they offered little leverage thus straining my hands and arms, and barely reached the tope enforcing strut of the door. Risky!
Hi Robin! Yes, those winding bars are much too short. The shortest winding bars that we sell are 18" long, which provides more leverage than those short bars. We also carry 24" bars and 36" bars as well. We're glad you were able to accomplish this project safely, and glad you found this to be helpful!
Just installed Torsion Springs for the first time. Owned many homes but have never had to. Thanks to your video and excellent teaching steps it went without a hitch and in perfect time too we are having a large scale winter storm and I needed to get my snowblower out eating some snow. Thanks!
Thank you for watching, Rich! We're glad to hear that the install went well, and hopefully you were able to get your snowblower out to tackle the snow!
Awesome video! Can't thank you enough. Very professional and easy to understand. Anybody watching this need not look at any other video, this one is the bomb.
The Absolute BEST Video for this project !!!!!I haven't replaced springs for 25 Years on a previous home, and just wanted to refresh my memory, and learned something NEW, the "Stretching" last step, Awesome !!!!!Thank You !!!!!
Excellent step-by-step tutorial. I was playing your video as i was changing both my springs. Itv was like having a teacher right there. Worked like a charm. Also thank you for telling us what not to do so there wouldn't be any unpleasant surprises.
I just want to thank you for producing a such a great step by step video on you tube! I replaced my spring with the aid of this video and had no trouble at all. Thank you very much!!
Excellent tutorial. Watched this multiple times, then completed the replacement of two springs with no problem. Some subtle details in this video I had not found elsewhere - very helpful!
Best video for this project. I saw most of the others and they are not this detailed and clear. I especially like the spray paint idea. It was easy to see that the spring was winding correctly.
This video was exactly what I needed to replace my garage door spring. So detailed that even I couldn’t mess it up. AND, I discovered that the bar that the spring is on had been installed improperly, i.e., the center was 4” out from the wall and the ends were 5” out from the wall (instead of being equal distances, as you instruct. So, I corrected that issue, and everything ran perfectly. I watched the video a couple of times, while I was waiting for the spring to be delivered, so I was familiar with what I needed to do. It still took about 2 1/2 hrs. to install it due to other problems I discovered with my old unit, but no complaints. Thanks, so much, for making this video!
These videos have taught me a lot. Even being mechanically inclined, garage door springs were still intimidating enough to where this feat wouldn't be possible without these videos. I didn't realize, the doors on my house were never balanced right. The door never stayed in place half way up. My thinking is that because of the addition bracing required in S. Florida for strength, perhaps they were balanced before the added weight. Regardless, your videos, the right tools and a 1/2 turn later on both springs, my garage door opens perfectly. Your attention to safety is top notch and is something that cannot be overlooked when working with these doors. Kudos!
awesome video!! Torsion springs is now DIY, and no longer held hostage by 24/7 service calls and the associated higher costs, and upselling. Thank you so much guys. Took me 30min with the easy to follow directions.
I am a serious DIY/fix anything and everything/ repurposer kind of guy. I was apprehensive and intimidated by garage door spring replacement. But when my left spring popped it was time for research.Being a blessed individual, Your video portrayed my exact door and the same broken spring. Your video was clear,professional and presented perfectly. The safety emphasis,step by step instructions and quality of video made replacing my broken spring a non issue.You even replaced the original springs with the exact spring upgrade I went with. I had to back off 1 full turn to get the proper float on my door. Your video was a GOD send. My highest accolades to you and your assisstant. Thanks. P.S. I have no idea how much money I saved but Iam sure it was a chunk. This is my daughters account.
Michelle Mathis Thank you for your generous words. I'm glad we could help make the project less intimidating and that you could perform the work safely with successful results, and save money in the process. Best wishes.
This should be the blueprint on how to produce "do-it-yourself" videos. Excellent work.
Light of the Earth Thank you for your lavish comments.They make the tedious, painstaking work worth it.
11 year old video and this video is the only reason my garage door is working right now. Thank you for the comprehensive instructions! Oh and I still have all my fingers and eyeballs!
Quite possibly the best how to video ever made in the history of how to videos.
Thanks for your kind words, charlie! We hope that this proved helpful in getting your springs replaced! Blessings!
This is the Gold standard for all garage door torsion spring repair how to’s. Thank you.
Best of any spring replacement videos with safety first.
My spring broke this week, and have watch half a dozen videos to learn how to repair it. This has been the best video so far. I do not understand the large number of thumbs downs. From what I can tell you covered everything.
Thank you for your kind comments, Dennis. Based on the geographic location of the clicks, we believe that a large percentage of the thumbs down were caused by a greedy, jealous competitor who has hired foreign click farms to put down competitor's videos and to promote his own videos and web site.
Dennis S that's what I was wondering. probably just some mad competitor not liking people doing DYI work to save $
You are absolutely right
Agree with you Dennis. Too bad about those negative reviews. This video was excellent.
@@dhodges76 Thank you Doug, manny rob, and VOLTIS5 for the kind words. We're glad you all found this to be a helpful video to getting your springs replaced!
This is one of the most comprehensive how to videos I have watched in the past few years. Your attention to detail and safety are spot on. Thanks for posting this video.
Gary
We're glad you found it to be helpful, Gary! Safety is always the number one priority. Safety first, then work!
Thank you for this excellent video. I just completed this project. One recommendation for you guys trying this is do not take your hand off the inserted winding rods when either tightening or reducing the tension on the spring.
To everyone's surprise in my house, I successfully replaced my springs without dying. Many thanks for this video!
We're glad you were able to replace your springs safely, Mike! Thanks for watching!
This is probably one of the best instructional videos I've seen. You have a gift for teaching. Clear, step by step, and detailed.
Thank you for the kind words, Felix! We're glad that you found this video clear and easy to follow! Blessings!
Dan, this has to be the by far the best video on RUclips I have ever seen. I consider myself a decent all around homeowner handyman and I have tackled just about everything from electrical to plumbing to masonry and woodworking in my home. I did have had my springs replaced a few years ago and observed the guy replace it and decided I would not attempt it myself as it looked too dangerous. Your instructions are so clear and the warnings so in place that I feel confident about replacing it myself. Congratulations on a great instructional video and thank you for sharing your knowledge.
+Vince Ciaccio Thank you for taking the time to post such kind and generous comments. Hundreds of hours have gone into writing and producing the video to show how easy it can be to replace garage door torsion springs. But, it's also dangerous. And we discourage people from trying this if they don't feel confident they can do the job safely. You're welcome. Best wishes!
I really appreciate the warnings by the narrator about the safe practices! Really helpful video! I learned so much. I had two and and one snapped. So I just had them both replaced by a contractor. He didn't stretch the coil 1/8" like you guys did. My left side is not closing flush to the floor. I am planning to stretch the coil 1/8" like you illustrated in the video. - Henry, Aurora, CO
Hi a non! We're glad to hear that this video was helpful to you! We hope that you are able to get your door to lower to the floor. Sometimes this stretch is what makes the difference in whether the springs lift the weight they are supposed to. You may also want to check out our video on how to level a garage door, as this may be the actual problem; ruclips.net/video/99-mbUX8mJw/видео.html
@@DDMGarageDoors Thanks DDM for explaining exactly why this step exists (stretching spring after winding, see 13:20), and ANON for the question. That was my biggest question so far, as I've seen most others with videos omit this step, or even comment on why it is unnecessary or dangerous. What's the worst that could happen if a person does not do this step?
@@vanontom Hi Thomas! That's a good question to wonder. For one, if you do not stretch the springs out, the door may have a difficult time closing all the way, and you may have a gap on the bottom. This is because the shaft moves slightly as the door operates, but enough that if you don't stretch the springs, the coils will likely bind on each other, and cause the door to not be able to close all the way.
Amazing video, garage door springs are no longer a mystery. Detailed and very clear. Thank you for taking the time to do this for us.
You're welcome, and thank you for your kind comments. Best wishes.
Dan: This is one of the most well-done, step-by-step videos I've seen. You didn't go into ridiculous detail when it wasn't necessary, and you slowed down enough to get important points across when it was. The video very clearly showed every detail needed for the viewer to get complete understanding of your narrative. Your spoke clearly and intelligently, at a pace appropriate for the material. No wasted moments here, not annoying music or flashy effects, just the information a view needs to do the job at hand. Thanks for such a great video! And for those of you reading, this: No, I don't know Dan or his company; I just really appreciate a quality tutorials and give kudos when they're due.
+czissman1 Thank you for taking the time to post your generous words. My videographer, Mike Herbert, was great at capturing and highlighting important points, as well as regulating the speed of the production. The biggest challenge in scripting the video was in distilling text from the larger written 2005 tutorial and shortening it to fit the video time frame. It was also a challenge to match text, voice and video. This part must have taken 20-30 hours.
I am pretty handy and I have owned my own homes for the past 25 years. I can probably count the amount of people that I have hired on one hand. I have done many remodels and basic maintenance involving Electrical, Carpentry, and Plumbing but I had never had to install torsion springs. This was one of those thing that I thought I may have to hand over to a pro. I want to thank you for your video because it was very detailed and I was excited to start. I knew after this video that I understood the basics which will probably help me to maintain my garage door better from now on too. I ran into one problem caused by the original install. The shaft was not slipping through the bearing making it impossible to remove the cable drums. It seemed that the original installer turned the set screw a little too much which took the shaft out of round. To avoid damaging the bearing, and now knowing the basics, I removed the bearing retainers (one at a time), and took them off of each end, which allowed me to clean and lube them effectively. With your detail, the step by step instructions, me being really careful, as well as the added labor due to the damaged shaft, I still installed the springs successfully in a little under an hour.
Bryan, it sounds like you're quite handy. Doing the work in less than an hour, even with the problem you had, is impressive. You're welcome, and thank you for your helpful comments.
When we were producing the video I was aware of dozens of exceptions to the normal procedure. We could have easily produced 10 videos to cover the variations. Hopefully others will be able to learn from the steps you followed to work around damage from an improper installation. I've seen many of these over the years.
I meant to ask. How on earth did you get a tortion spring to break on video? Thanks again.
Yesterday, I installed two new springs on 2-car BIG 8'x16' garage door. This was the best most useful, no smarty-pant video. Thank you neighbor, whereever you are. Thank you.
We're happy to help, RajPaulSeattle! We're glad this helped you install your springs successfully!
Thank you Dan, for sharing your 30+ years experience in video and written instruction. You covered every base and gave me the confidence that I was replacing the spring safely and correctly. The end result is that my garage door is back in working order, better than before.
Congratulations, Ed! Glad to hear we could provide the confidence to do the job well. You're welcome, and thank you for your kind comments. Best wishes.
DDM, Thank you for this complete tutorial. Pretty much knew the basics but the additional techniques for the torsion hardware, spools, etc., really cinched the deal.The fellow in the video went at just the right pace and didn't block the camera! Great job to all.
We're glad you think so, Bruce! We hope that this helped ease the process of replacing your springs. Thanks for watching!
There are several RUclips videos where the installer doesn't stretch the springs after winding. Experienced professionals, however, understand that without stretching the springs the doors often will not seal the floor completely after closing.
The problem with winding the springs outside the winding cone is that there is no way to safely stretch the springs. You have to position your head right in the path of a winding cone when it is most stressed. That's dangerous! The only way to safely wind the spring and to stretch it afterward is the way we show on this video.
I saw that.
Good info. Best DIY video.
Thank you, nhb! We're glad you found it to be helpful.
I bought my new springs from you company, didn't realize you are only an hour away. I followed your instructions and it worked like a charm. I still have all my fingers :)
We're glad to hear you came out unscathed, Gary! Thank you for your business!
This is one of the very best instructional videos I’ve ever had the pleasure to learn from. Just completed fixing our garage, for about $95 in parts and new tools instead of repair shops quotes of $360 and higher. (Every project is an excuse for new tools!!) Thank you so much and best wishes!
That is true, TzachyB! New projects often require them, and it's often fun to figure out how to work on something different yourself. We're glad you were able to save some money, and fix your garage door safely. Blessings!
This is a very thorough instructional video. No music, no jazz; just useful information.
Thanks Paul! We're glad that you found the video to be thorough and well-done! We hope that you were able to get your springs replaced in no time flat!
Very very thorough. Safety is stressed and reinforced as it should be. Wonderful work with the video camera to show details.
This video saved me at least $250 in labor costs. Job done! THANK YOU!!!! I bought my parts before I found you guys but I'm going to your site and sending you a donation for your media production efforts. This what the internet was made for!!! Keep up the good work! Please! Thanks.
Hi Ken! Thanks for the kind words. We're glad we were able to help you save money and accomplish this task safely!
I would like to personally thank you for this video. It was perfect, very detailed and helpful. It was the only video I could find that included every step needed. From the amount of turns the springs needed, to tightening the springs to the bar and everything in between. I move from Michigan where the garage doors are light to, Coastal S.C. where the doors are hurricane rated and pretty heavy and it worked perfect. Great instructional video.
Nathan, Thank you for your generous comments, and you're welcome. Glad to hear you had all the details needed to finish with perfect results. Those hurricane rated doors can be difficult to spring. Because of the extra reinforcements the doors sometimes weigh over a 100 pounds more than the standard doors. Best wishes.
Most comprehensive and easy to follow video I've seen so far on garage door torsion spring installation. Thanks
Thanks for watching, Robert! We're glad that you found the video easy to follow! Blessings!
Thanks so much, you gave me confidence to try it. Now I'm sitting back watching my garage door open and close as it should with 2 new springs :) great video.
You're welcome, Steve, and thank you for your kind comments. I'm glad to help you extend beyond your comfort zone. Best wishes.
Great video!!!!! Local shop wanted to charge me $700 to replace the springs and another $500 for a new motor!!! Watched your video, bought my own springs for $70, followed your steps exactly, and my garage door is now fully functional!! I can’t thank you enough for saving me over $1,100!!!!!
Hi Fernando! Wow, that is a lot. The price on just the springs is way too much if they are normal garage door springs. The price for the opener is within a normal range, depending on the opener used on the door. We're glad this video was able to help this replacement go well! This is a perfect of example of doing you research; some shops will try to charge more than they should. We have a list of reputable shops on our website for people who are looking for a reputable company in their area: ddmgaragedoors.com/garage-door-repairs/
Thank you for producing this video, what an excellent tutorial. Your attention to detail and presentation is second to none, very very helpful. Very kind of you to share your experience with us!
You're welcome, Chris. Thank you for your generous comments. The details grew out of replacing 20,000 to 30,000 springs in my 30+ years in the trade. It's much easier to replace springs than to write all the steps for replacing them; it's tedious work.
You should give classes on how to make "how to" videos. One of the best made and thorough videos I've ever seen! Thanks,
Matt Oberlander Thank you for your lavish words.I follow a simple process: Subject - you understood, action verb predicate, with the direct object upon which the verb acts, with a few modifiers in between. The hard part is the writing, which took hundreds of hours, and which is based on over 20,000 torsion spring replacements I've done over more than 30 years.
Great Video Guys!!.. Sad that your compitition would use bots to give you a Thumbs Down rating, becuase this HANDS DOWN the best video on Torsion springs. I like the attention to detail..
Thank you for your kind, encouraging and generous words. Smart thieves know how to steal without getting caught, but this one will one day answer to the all-knowing God, Who judges the unrighteous, Who guards the paths of justice and Who watches over the way of His saints. (Proverbs 2:8)
I was ready to buy what I thought I needed but one of the reviews (while positive) advised to make certain by searching using specific words and come upon an informative website (DDM Garage Doors). After watching how to determine which springs I needed, I felt you deserved my money, not the other vendor.
I took my laptop to the garage and followed the step by step instructions on this video, pausing and reviewing as necessary. Thank you so much for being so thorough and for sharing your knowledge freely. For those that are still shopping for parts: If you find this video useful, please be fair and buy from them.
Thank you for your business, Diego! We're glad you trusted us to go through this replacement with you. We seek to make this easy to follow, and made in such a way that homeowners, with proper safety precautions, are able to complete this repair themselves. We're glad you found this to be true!
Excellent Video! The best one on replacing garage door springs.
Keith LeRoy Thank you, Keith, for your generous words. Best wishes.
Excellent step by step instructions. I had may laptop in the garage watching this video and the whole procedure took just over an hour for me and that's with me screwing up one step and having to go back. Piece of cake! Thank you!!
Thanks for the kind words, Dodge D100! We're glad that you were able to get your door up and running again so quickly.
A well made and informative video. Thank you
Thank you, Hugh. Best wishes.
Fantastic. Your 18 minute video saved me hours of trial and error trying to balance the door. The entire project took me 45 minutes from pulling out the cars to pulling them back in.
Hi Ned! We're glad you found this video helpful in getting your springs replaced and your door working again!
This is the second time in 18 years that I have had to replace the spring. This time I was teaching my 18 year old son and wanted him to watch a video on how and your video is excellent! Thank you so much.
Thank you for your kind words, Obsidian. It's always good to see a father and son work together. That will be much easier for your son when he needs to replace his own springs down the road. You're welcome! Best wishes.
This video was incredibly helpful to me. The instructions were precise and comprehensive. I’m relatively handy with tools but I think most folk would be able to follow these instructions. You saved me at least a couple of hundred dollars in labor!
Hi Shaun! Thanks for the kind words. We strive to make all of our instructions as well explained as possible, as well as easy to understand.
What an exceptionally well narrated and explained video, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching, mechpatt! We are glad to hear that you found this video to have a good explanation of the process!
When my spring broke I searched youtube for videos so I would know how hard the job was before trying it myself. I worked as a carpenter for 22 years, but I've never done a garage door. Your videos made the process very simple.
I decided that with all the information you share to make the job easier that you deserved my business so I decided to buy from you.
I had just one spring, and your site made the process of switching to two springs very easy to figure out.
I just got finished with the job and I'm very happy to be able to use my garage door again.
Thank You!
+Eric Austin Glad we could help make the job easier for you, Eric. I always enjoy learning new things. Congratulations. You're welcome. Best wishes.
This Video deserves an Award. Great example of a How To Video..
Thanks Stan! We're glad you found it helpful!
One of the best how-to videos I've ever seen. Clear verbal instructions match the visual presentation exactly. Perfect for learning how to perform a potentially dangerous repair. Thank you!
Hi Michael! We're glad that you found our video to be helpful! Yes, this can be a dangerous repair if the necessary precautions aren't taken. As we always say: safety first, then work! Always make sure you are safe before attempting something like this!
I don't think you're the only thorough vid, however your the only one I found that covered all the bases. Several vids, even those that seemed to cover it all, couldn't compare to the way you guys covered this topic. Very easy to understand and execute. This video got me through a bind and I'd like to sincerely thank you for it.
Thanks for the kind words, M! We always make sure to spell out the steps so there is no confusion, and make sure that the safety risks are known before you undertake a project like this.
I just wanted to say thanks to Dan at DDM. I watched the video a couple of times before buying new springs from DDM and I still managed to get the springs on the wrong side. Luckily I took photos of the installation and Dan was able to identify my problem to get me back on track. I was under the impression the spring would just unscrew if backwards, but that isn’t the case. Thanks again to DDM for the great video.
Stuckneutral The way the springs stay on the cones when they are wound is counter intuitive. When you wind the spring it looks like the winding cone will spin out of the spring. What actually happens, however, is that as you wind the spring, the inside diameter of the spring decreases causing the wire to grip the cone more tightly.
When I was a kid we played with Chinese handcuffs. Trying to pull your fingers out of the cuffs caused the cuffs to tighten even more tightly on you fingers. The cones in torsion springs work the same way.
The best DIY video on torsion spring install I could find. I obsessively searched and watch a couple dozen, most were OK, none were as complete as this one, and this fellow is an EXCELLENT instructor. (I used to be in the business-to-buisiness training production). I would add two things he did not emphasize in this video: one video I found mentioned replacing the bearings at the ends, this seemed like a good idea, as long as you have it off; and in my case the installer cranked the set screws down so far the shaft was deeply indented, I wish I had know that, I would have been able to replace that. I reused the shaft, the bearings seemed ok, now have 2 new springs, maybe good for another 20 years. Thanks, with your help it went smoothly.
Hi Jeffrey! The bearings don't necessarily need to be replaced when you replace the springs. If they are worn to the point of being able to see between the race and the bearing housing, or if they are seized up to the point of not being able to turn at all anymore, then they would need to be replaced. The shaft can usually just be filed down, and will not need to be replaced either. It's always up to the customer if they want brand new parts on their door with their brand new springs: this does make some sense, and it's absolutely up to preference as long as the old parts still function and do their jobs properly.
DDM and RUclips to the rescue. Simple clear instructions. Tech support helped me pick the proper longer life spring for my garage door. Straightforward installation. 31 quarter turns was the magic number for me.
Hi Aggie! We're glad to hear that our sales reps were able to be of assistance, and that the install went well!
Best Garage Door Torsion Spring Replacement Video of them all. Well thought out and well narrated with step by step instructions. There is no fluff about the garage door theory and development history as some other videos.
We're glad you think so, Joseph! We hope that this was helpful to getting your springs replaced!
My garage door torsion springs needed to be replaced.
They no longer provided adequate force to allow the garage door to open and close.
(The door had a lot of weight when lifting it up)
Rather than tightening the existing (old) torsion springs I purchase new ones as well as the torsion spring bars.
I asked about 12 people from work if they have every replaced their torsion springs.
All of them sad “No, this is very dangerous and you should have a professional do it”.
I was very apprehensive about doing this myself due to the dangers involved.
This afternoon my wife and I replaced our garage door torsion springs.
We followed your video and had no problems at all.
Thank You so much!
We're glad this video helped, Jeffrey! Your coworkers aren't wrong though: this is a dangerous task if safety precautions are not taken. Also, if you ever add weight to your door through reinforcements, insulation, or something else, you cannot just tighten up the old springs. The weight of your door has changed, so you will need new springs that will properly lift that weight.
The absolute best video for replacing torsion springs I’ve found out there .
I’m mechanical but hadn’t ever replaced torsion springs before ,everyone always tries to scare you away from it saying l, leave it to the pros .... I’ll tell ya , After simply watching this twice I was able to size up and order my pair of springs as well as a center bearing plate and replace them .
The door now works perfectly again ,actually far better than before and the whole job only took about 45 minutes .
Thanks for this video , you guys saved me hundreds of dollars .
Hi Jack! We're glad that you were able to accomplish this task safely! That's the key to it all; safety. Those that say leave it to the pros are not incorrect to say so, as this is something that can be dangerous if proper safety techniques and common sense aren't used. As always: safety first, then work!
This is the best instructional video I’ve seen in any capacity. I fixed my door based on this video, with no issues at all.
We're glad to hear that this helped you get the job done, Lee! We hope that our videos will inform, as well as helping those that are completing any of these fixes on a garage door!
I just wanted to say thank you so very much. Your video was clear, concise and made it able for me to save over 400$ to replace my springs. In short thanks to you I DID IT!!!!
We're glad to hear this, Joseph! Thanks for trusting us to lead you through the process safely!
it was nice meeting you Dan (picked up my springs at your west Chicago location while you introduced yourself) and a big thanks for the video. I was hesitant at first on doing this in my own because of how much tension these springs hold. but once I got passed my initial fear of unwinding the springs things got easier and I felt more confident with your help. keep up the great work! and good luck with the new tool for unwinding the springs. I'm sure people will feel more confident using that then the bars.
Thank you for your business, VOLTIS5! Thank you for the kind words; we hope that these spring winders will instill confidence in people that they can complete this safely. If someone doesn't feel safe completing repairs, they should just call in a professional. Safety first, then work!
My spring broke last week. This was the best video I found. I watched it a few times, while waiting for the parts to arrive. When changing the springs I found it easier to watch the step, do it exactly as he said, then repeat with the next step. It's easy to skip an important detail if you just try to all w/o refering back to the video. It saved me a couple hundred bucks! THANKS!!!
Hi Nick! We're glad we were able to help out. Many people have said the same; that they find it best to watch one step, do it, and then continue on with the process. If you miss a step, it may be a crucial part to finishing the replacement correctly! You made the right call in double checking.
I've done a few garage door repairs in my time. Mostly fixing cables that have fallen off the winding drum. I've also tightened or loosened a few springs to tune garage door operation. After watching this video, I have a much more comprehensive understanding of how the whole system works. Very well done. Thank you for sharing.
We're glad you found our video to be informative, mrnetwurm! We hope that you were able to understand the system enough to get these parts replaced properly! Blessings!
I want to thank you for your excellent directions. With your guidance, I was able to replace my torsion springs with no trouble at all. Thanks again!
We're glad that you were able to get your replacement done, Jonathan! Thanks for trusting our video to take you through the process!
Thank you for a detailed step-by-step instructional video. I don't usually reply to RUclips videos. Appreciated yours enough to take the time, thanks again!
Hi Don! We appreciate you taking the time to reply. We're glad that you found the video to be informative, and hopefully it helped you accomplish the task with ease!
Well, well, well... it looks like my project has found me going down the rabbit hole of your videos. Well, made again! Thanks!
+James Walker Thank you, and you're welcome. Best wishes.
I watched this video and was able to replace my spring without killing myself or tearing anything up, and it only took about an hour start to finish. Glad I found this video. It's the best one of the several I watched while waiting for my spring and winding rods to arrive. Thanks guys.
Michael Clark Congratulations, Michael! Glad to here the job went well. Your generous comments are appreciated.
Why would anyone dislike this video. This guy was so detailed i will now try to change my own springs if they ever break. Great video. Thanks man.
+RSH21 After first writing and posting the written instructions in 2005 I replaced thousands of springs and updated the script to provide more details. Your kind words are appreciated. You'r welcome.
+DDM Web Services, Inc. you did a great job with this video.
I'm thinking it must be garage door contractors that are giving the thumbs down. Safe and easy to understand to complete this job. thank you for posting
tdirtpor That's what I'm guessing, Thank you for your kind words.You're welcome.
Very well-presented video on replacing broken garage door torsion springs! The presenter did an excellent job of describing both the proper procedure for removal and installation, and also the critically-important safety considerations. Well done!
Hi arnie! Yes, we always make sure to stress the need to be safe around garage doors. You absolutely need to make sure that you're safe when working around a garage door, including and especially concerning the springs. Safety first, then work! Thank you for the kind words.
Thanks Dan, really appreciate your old school attention to detail and presentation.
Thanks for watching, Donald! We're glad you appreciated all the details.
Excellent instructional video. Thank you for that.
We're glad you think so , Boll Weevil! Thanks for the kind words!
Thank you for this video. Tremendously helpful , your explanation is spot on and so helpful.
Hi Lucia! Thanks for the kind words. We're glad that this video was helpful to you! Blessings!
You answered the questions I needed to know to do the job correctly. Your video is better than most of the others and answers the questions in a manner that allows easy understanding. It is appreciated. I prefer to do things myself and am a good listener. So your video helped me.
Thank you for the kind words, truckercamera! We hope that this helped you replace your springs properly and safely! Thanks for watching.
I bought my garage door springs from Dan a few years back. We even exchanged a couple of emails on some of my questions. I was very pleased with their delivery and customer service. I recommend this company.
Thanks you for the recommendation, Rene. I'm glad we could help. Best wishes.
You, sir, are a scholar and a gentleman! Managed to repair my garage door that was popping, jumping, and setting unevenly. Now it’s Keystone smooth!
Hi Ruben! We're glad you were able to get your door up and running again. Thanks for trusting our video to take you through the process!
I've seen about 10 garage door spring/cable installation videos. This one is clearly the most informative. You are a wiz at using time wisely too. So many videos drone on and on unnecessarily. Thank you!
Hi Triple Threat! Thanks for the kind words! We always strive to take the time to describe what is necessary, as well as the risks involved; glad you believe the time was used well!
My torsion spring broke over the weekend. I ordered the parts on Monday morning. DDM made the part and I picked it up one hour later and had it installed after lunch by watching this video and following the steps. However, I had to add a few quarter turns for an 8ft door vs. the 7ft door height. Thanks for the great service!
Hi Cory, thank you for your business! We're glad that you were able to get your springs replaced so quickly! We're always happy to help!
I've rarely seen such a perfect video on youTube. It's down to the slightest detail and it's never boring. Great job and ... thank you.
We're glad you found it interesting, Mario! We hope that this also helped to inform how to complete this replacement successfully and safely! Thanks for the kind words.
I followed your video to the letter, and had my new springs installed and the garage door functional in no time. Thank you.
We're glad you were able to get your door up and running again quickly, motobuild73! Thanks for watching!
This is one of the best "How to" videos on you tube. Step by step instruction including all tools needed. Its like a well thought out corporate training video.
I have not done this in 30 years, last weekend one spring broke. Thank you for the instruction. I could not remember all the steps. Very nice instruction.
We're glad we were able to walk you through the process then, Bob! Thanks for watching, and we hope the replacement went well!
Just swapped out 2 springs and saved about $225! Easy DIY project for the mechanically inclined individual. Follow the directions exactly as spelled out in this video-extremely comprehensive. Thanks for taking the time to create a video for the weekend warrior DIY-er!
Cody, I'm glad to hear we saved you so much money! You'welcome. Replacing springs is dangerous. Just as there are many details for driving a car, the only way to responsibly sell torsion springs is to details the steps so it can be done safely. Best wishes.
Your video not only saved me a few hundred bucks (under $67 total), but also allowed me to feel the pride of DIY accomplishment. I upgraded the gauge of the springs and the motor now sounds 3x more quiet due to the reduced load. Thanks again for the wonderful & detailed tutorial!
TheTubeTublad to hear we could help you save money and that you could feel the sense of accomplishment. We learn so much from doing new things.Glad the motor is quieter. Your kind words are appreciated. Best wishes.
Great video. I replaced my spring in 30 minutes thanks to this video
We're glad you were able to replace your springs, so quickly, muletree! Blessings!
I was scared out of my mind about this repair before I found this video.... Excellent step-by-step instruction with nothing overlooked. Thank you so much for posting such a helpful video! I highly recommend this tutorial to anyone out there who needs to replace their torsion springs
We're glad that you found this video helpful, Matt! We hope that you were able to replace your springs successfully!
This guy knows what he's talking about. His warnings should be dutifully followed.
Hi Ali! Yes, safety should be the thing that is followed closest with this video. It's important to understand what some of the risks are with completing a replacement yourself so that you can ensure your safety when working. As we always say: safety first, then work!
Thank you ! I replaced my own Torsion Springs SAFELY!! with the help of your video. Saved $200 + and the added benefit of knowing the Job was done right. Cant thank you enough.
You're welcome, Andrew! We're glad that you were able to replace your springs yourself, safely. We always make sure to emphasize that part, because there are plenty of things that can pose a safety issue when completing a repair such as this. Safety first, then work!
Excellent instructional video on how to replace a garage door torsion spring. Saved me $200 in repair costs.
Damn. I'll have to remember this vid next time. Nice find.
Ben Ducklow We're here to help when you need it.
John Holzer Glad we could save you $200, And, congratulations! Thank you for your kind words.
Easily the best video on garage door spring replacement that I've found. THANKS!
Hi Gear-Report.com! We're glad that you found this to be helpful to you in your spring replacement! Thanks for watching!
Before I watched this video, I would NEVER have thought about replacing these springs. Dan, you've given me the courage to do this now for one of my customers. Thank you very much for a thorough explanation and professional presentation.
Tony Scialdone Thank you for your encouraging words. Glad to hear we could help. You're welcome. Your generous words are appreciated. Best wishes.
Nice video with excellent instructions. I felt safe installing two springs on my garage door. Total cost including springs, winding bars, paint and oil was $85 at Menards.
We're glad this video helped you to feel safe enough to replace the springs yourself, Don! Thanks for the kind words!
Robin L Other videos do not stress safety nearly as well. I'm over 70, female, and accomplished the task alone! I am very grateful that Dan took the time to emphasize the care to focus on at each step. I watched the video twice through, then again in intervals as I did the job step-by-step. I purchased springs locally from Home Depot so as to get my door back in operation asap. I strongly recommend against the winding sticks they supplied. At only 12" long, they offered little leverage thus straining my hands and arms, and barely reached the tope enforcing strut of the door. Risky!
Hi Robin! Yes, those winding bars are much too short. The shortest winding bars that we sell are 18" long, which provides more leverage than those short bars. We also carry 24" bars and 36" bars as well. We're glad you were able to accomplish this project safely, and glad you found this to be helpful!
Just installed Torsion Springs for the first time. Owned many homes but have never had to. Thanks to your video and excellent teaching steps it went without a hitch and in perfect time too we are having a large scale winter storm and I needed to get my snowblower out eating some snow. Thanks!
Thank you for watching, Rich! We're glad to hear that the install went well, and hopefully you were able to get your snowblower out to tackle the snow!
Needless to say I followed your video and did the job myself for a lot less. I saved $600.00 thank you!
We're glad you were able to get them replaced yourself, Mark! We're happy to help!
Awesome video! Can't thank you enough. Very professional and easy to understand. Anybody watching this need not look at any other video, this one is the bomb.
We're glad you think so, Victor! Thanks for all the kind words. Blessings!
This is by far the best video I've found on this subject. Very easy to understand and video is extremely helpful in showing step by step procedure.
We're glad you found the video easy to understand, vincent!
I was able quickly and safety replace the two torsion springs for my mom's garage door. Thankyou
One of the best instructional videos I've ever seen on RUclips! Thanks!
Thank you for the kind words, Carolyn! We hope this helped you get your spring replacement taken care of without a hitch!
The Absolute BEST Video for this project !!!!!I haven't replaced springs for 25 Years on a previous home, and just wanted to refresh my memory, and learned something NEW, the "Stretching" last step, Awesome !!!!!Thank You !!!!!
Hi Jeff! We're glad you learned something new! Thanks for the kind words!
Excellent step-by-step tutorial. I was playing your video as i was changing both my springs. Itv was like having a teacher right there. Worked like a charm. Also thank you for telling us what not to do so there wouldn't be any unpleasant surprises.
Hi artman 750! We're always happy to help! Thanks for trusting our video to take you through the process.
I just want to thank you for producing a such a great step by step video on you tube! I replaced my spring with the aid of this video and had no trouble at all. Thank you very much!!
We're glad that you were able to get this fixed, Wayne! Thanks for the kind words!
Excellent tutorial. Watched this multiple times, then completed the replacement of two springs with no problem. Some subtle details in this video I had not found elsewhere - very helpful!
We're glad to hear that, James! Thanks for watching, and trusting our video to take you through the process!
Best video for this project. I saw most of the others and they are not this detailed and clear. I especially like the spray paint idea. It was easy to see that the spring was winding correctly.
I just followed these steps exactly, pausing the video as I went, and replaced my door spring without issue. Door working fine now. Thank you.
We're glad the replacement went well, Dave, and that you got the door working again!
This video was exactly what I needed to replace my garage door spring.
So detailed that even I couldn’t mess it up.
AND, I discovered that the bar that the spring is on had been installed improperly, i.e., the center was 4” out from the wall and the ends were 5” out from the wall (instead of being equal distances, as you instruct. So, I corrected that issue, and everything ran perfectly.
I watched the video a couple of times, while I was waiting for the spring to be delivered, so I was familiar with what I needed to do. It still took about 2 1/2 hrs. to install it due to other problems I discovered with my old unit, but no complaints.
Thanks, so much, for making this video!
We're glad to hear it, Doug! We seek to provide as detailed and easy to follow information as we can to make this a successful replacement.
These videos have taught me a lot. Even being mechanically inclined, garage door springs were still intimidating enough to where this feat wouldn't be possible without these videos. I didn't realize, the doors on my house were never balanced right. The door never stayed in place half way up. My thinking is that because of the addition bracing required in S. Florida for strength, perhaps they were balanced before the added weight. Regardless, your videos, the right tools and a 1/2 turn later on both springs, my garage door opens perfectly. Your attention to safety is top notch and is something that cannot be overlooked when working with these doors. Kudos!
alreinike Congratulations. Glad you were able to study your door and to figure out the solution for the problem. Your kind words are appreciated.
Today I replaced my garage door springs using this video as my guide. Followed it step-by-step, and it came out perfect.Thanks.for the help.
We're so glad to hear that this worked perfectly for you, Serounian! We're always happy to help.
awesome video!! Torsion springs is now DIY, and no longer held hostage by 24/7 service calls and the associated higher costs, and upselling. Thank you so much guys. Took me 30min with the easy to follow directions.
Gregory Stearns Wow! The 30 minutes was fast! You're welcome, and thank you for the generous comments.
I am a serious DIY/fix anything and everything/ repurposer kind of guy. I was apprehensive and intimidated by garage door spring replacement. But when my left spring popped it was time for research.Being a blessed individual, Your video portrayed my exact door and the same broken spring. Your video was clear,professional and presented perfectly. The safety emphasis,step by step instructions and quality of video made replacing my broken spring a non issue.You even replaced the original springs with the exact spring upgrade I went with. I had to back off 1 full turn to get the proper float on my door. Your video was a GOD send. My highest accolades to you and your assisstant. Thanks. P.S. I have no idea how much money I saved but Iam sure it was a chunk. This is my daughters account.
Michelle Mathis Thank you for your generous words. I'm glad we could help make the project less intimidating and that you could perform the work safely with successful results, and save money in the process. Best wishes.