Summary: You want an overhead garage door to operate easily and safely, neither putting undue strain on a garage door opener (or you) nor crashing down when it closes. To achieve this goal, set the tension correctly and make sure the sides are balanced. A test and adjustment is all that's usually required, but you may need to replace the springs.
eHow Article: How to Fix Garage-Door Tension
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YunC said
on 9/14/2008 I have a new double-wide garage door that has fallen twice in the last three months.
I notice it's noisy or "choppy" when opening/closing.
What could be wrong? Can someone help? Thanks.
YunC said
on 9/14/2008 I have a new double-wide garage door that has fallen twice in the last three months.
I noticed that it's been very "choppy" opening and closing. What could be wrong? What can I do?
Thanks.
YunC.
Jimshouse said
on 8/14/2008 our garage door has a newer spring (2 years) but lately when we open it, it makes a loud 'klunking' sound. almost like it is jerking or opening over a bump. We greased it but it only works once. Any ideas on how to fix this?
Jimshouse said
on 8/14/2008 Our garage door makes a loud 'klunk' when we first open it, almost like it is sticking or opening over a bump. It is a newer spring-only 2 years old. Is that a tension issue? It did not do this until recently and we have tried to grease it. The grease works 1 time and then it is back to the jerking 'klunk' sound. Any ideas on what it is.
oligang said
on 4/28/2008 The cable is off the track on one side, and the door is stuck up. Any tips?