DIYClinic - Garage Door Torsion Spring Replacement (Part 3)

Did your garage door torsion spring break? After 12 years, one of mine did. This video shows how to replace it yourself in just a few hours.

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• Garage
• Door
• Torsion
• Spring

[DoorsByDavid]

Not everyone is helpless, and it's people like you and I that believe people can do thinks with a little help, that makes these video's great. good work! but there is a lot of different variables and not all spring jobs are the same, so if you need help call In Atlanta Georgia Area?

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[nimbusncirrus]

Thank you for creating this video. It was very helpful. Best wishes!

[megoto1972]

For all the so-called pros that badmouth this video, I have a question for you. Where are the comments from people that tried doing this and were hurt? So far I see no single comment complaining that it was "harder than he made it look"! The only negative comments I see are from those trying to sell this service! DIY is not for everyone, so look for those people. But as for sloppy DIY, please call the pro!

[MOTTRIEU]

thanks ! really help !

[KingPenguin2112]

Good video, I fixed mine a few months ago after watching this. 31 turns for 7 foot tall door worked for me. Total cost to me: $55 for the spring and rods.

[sel36]

I just used these videos to fix my door myself with very little effort on my part. The right hand guide wire had popped off it's roller and my door did the lopside thing. Watch this and easily fixed mine. Great video.

[erkme73]

@erkme73 Installed with 30 turns - perfect on first try.  Thanks a bunch Gary!

[KarazhanIsCake]

@jorma420 Yeah I think UMAD.

[KarazhanIsCake]

@jorma420 UMADBRO? 

[erkme73]

Gary, just wanted to thank you for the video. I was prepared to fork over $350 because I'd always heard how messing with these springs was like playing Russian Roulette. Your video removed the mystery and provided the confidence I needed to order the parts ($68.00 w/shipping from eBay). They're out for delivery this AM. Big thumbs up for your help!

[jorma420]

also this video privides no information on the springs themself.springs should never be guessed based on what springs are currentl on your door that broke it should be determined by the weight of your door.what if the broken spring was replaced by some idiot before you bought the propety and was the wrong spring to begin with? ect....anyway this is not a plug for me and love DIY youtube stuff but i strongly recomend staying away from this one

[jorma420]

holy S#@T is all i can say after watching this video.i repair garage doors for a living and i still hate torsion spring jobs.do not under estimate the forces involved here this can be a very dangerouse job.did u see in the video when the door poped up after he overwound the spring?what if the DIY guy puts the clamp on wrong or somthing?that door would shoot up slamming him off that ladder into the hospital.this is for pro's.one small mistake could be real bad news.