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

[@Rickrod22109]

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

[@mikmcgovern1269]

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[@sambarnhart7703]

I agree! this IS the BEST how to video on those springs!! 🇺🇸

[@joew6107]

Yes! No rambling! Saved me $415!

[@luketheisen3239]

Agreed.

[@gabinigem124]

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[@ivanovandrei]

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]

Same here!

[@coulterdaniel]

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]

Thanks so I have

[@malcolmwilcox8567]

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[@malcolmwilcox8567]

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[@nathancuellar2797]

“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]

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

[@ilijanikolic]

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]

@@ilijanikolic They are marked on the package.

[@jimmy137losser]

Where did you buy the springs?

[@yolo9264]

If it's $400 2 years ago then he gonna save me $800 now

[@shaywill24]

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]

That's awesome!

[@TheDuckcurry]

wow great

[@sunlite9759]

Awesome ;great example for men!!!

[@watt736]

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

[@Triplemyworth709]

Ma'am you are awesome save that money girlfriend

[@rossmcphee7496]

I have watched many DYI videos on many subjects & this is the best one I've seen. Concise, but thorough. I was able to replace my spring safely & efficient.

[@TimWilson-c1u]

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!

[@brokenology]

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.

[@iraqifoodcart8447]

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.

[@markmalinowski6622]

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

[@SheikShak]

Agree..

[@Realz206]

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.

[@ethanbrown7519]

Just finished replacing both springs after one broke! This was the best instructional video ever! I was glad it wasn’t one of those videos that makes it look easy and then it’s actually really hard.

[@Double_A_Ron]

Excellent instructional video! This didn't save me money, it MADE me money! My landlord PAID me to install new springs (I had him buy from Y'all) and the garage door opens and closes better than it ever has! Customer service is excellent getting the proper springs. Thank you 🙌

[@mikeveine]

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.

[@Black-ice_fpv]

Thats a dam good job buddy, keep your standards my friend, the world need more people like you.

[@MikeBrown-rr9wj]

TODAY, this video saved me tons of money. I ordered direct from the company and the springs and rods got here in 3 days from across the nation. Took about an hour to do the job thanks to this video.

[@flippopotamuss]

Of all the torsion spring install videos I’ve watched this morning, this one is the best. Very clearly informative and no steps were fast forwarded. His safety tips are concise and nothing appears to be overlooked. Great job dude. And thanks a bundle

[@OrlandoFernandez-t4y]

You did a fantastic job with your video! It did not include a bunch of unnecessary information, talking and footage. It was straight to the point. Your explanations were very clear and concise. Your video work was great as well. More you tubers need to take notes from you. Great job

[@deadlight33]

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. KZbin is amazing for the homeowner to accomplish so much DIY!

[@labob65]

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

[@billruha4728]

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

[@lloydd1386]

@@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]

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

[@dthom09]

I think they're called the "streamys"

[@jochefgwyn9822]

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

[@florianneuhauser8027]

Watched your video, ordered parts from your company, and installed the springs in about 40 minutes. Thanks for this video! It saved me a significant amount of money.

[@harryjoers1613]

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.

[@Dougout92]

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

[@cristinaortega4491]

Best "How to" video I've watched. Covered all aspects of the job and stressed the safety element. Ordered my springs from them on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. and received them on Thursday at noon. Couldn't have been more satisfied.

[@expressgaragedoorparts5380]

So happy to help! As always let us know if we can help in any other way.

[@IMRANnet]

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

[@garylewis327]

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!

[@miltonpowell2303]

I'm so grateful to you for taking your time and knowledge and investing it in this video for all of us. When this happened last week, I called the company that installed our garage who told us it would cost between $300-$500 to repair. It had to get done so I booked the appointment however, during booking my wife came here, and while viewing the video my son sprung into action and quickly followed your instructions removing the part. We were then able to find a replacement on the net [$130 for all the pieces we needed] and this morning it took him about 15 mins to put in. All together it took about 30 mins to install and was a whole lot cheaper than what they would have charged us. Thanks for being such a great Samaritan.

[@DropofLead]

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!

[@davidburns9580]

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]

my thoughts precisely...!

[@josemoreno3334]

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.

[@Serrndipity]

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!!!

[@robertwilson4400]

I know that you made this video 6 years ago. But I used it to repair my spring on my door and needed no adjustment. We're in the process of rebuild a garage, and thanks to your video I will be getting all my needed parts from Express Garage Door and using your videos to install everything. Thank you again.

[@joshuastoddard1956]

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.

[@jacko4483]

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 👍

[@CBRMackie63]

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!!!

[@lloydd1386]

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!

[@MervsServiceSecrets]

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.

[@expressgaragedoorparts5380]

Love your video, Thank you!

[@mwehr6819]

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.

[@jonathanshaffer4399]

Cannot say thank you enough. Had a spring snap on Monday and after watching this video had the confidence to replace on my own. Sent a few pictures of my door and the tag with model number to the email provided on their website and within 3mins I had a reply with the size I needed. Took me 1 hour to remove the old and replace 2 new springs while following along with this video. Not to mention the new springs arrived only 26 hours after I ordered. Incredible. Thank you!

[@jeffreyosborne7466]

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.

[@mcini11389]

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.

[@biggbossman1130]

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!!

[@grantfrazer9459]

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

[@brettryder5561]

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!

[@craigham6907]

This was probably the BEST "how to" video I have ever watched. You definitely adhered to the KISS principle and made it so that someone who has never done this before was able to change the springs with no issue what-so-ever. Thank you so much!!!

[@markoffutt9554]

Agree, best how to video i've seen on youtube ever

[@SheikShak]

Best so far…agree

[@joshriver75]

Welp...can say I am more than pleased. Ordered my springs ($148) on a Monday evening and received them Wednesday morning. First time doing this and it was smooth sailing all the way. Took me about 1 hour. I feel like a professional door technician now. This video is why i decided on Express. Thank You!

[@ChrisHargrave23]

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. ;)

[@omegaminus]

Bought parts from your site and followed this guide all the way - THANK YOU for the clearest instructions for any DIY task I've seen on KZbin. Had a broken spring that needed replaced - winding the spring had me sweating, but it all worked out perfectly and saved me tons of time and money.

[@EarlLemke-vq7fm]

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!!

[@robwc1935]

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

[@nathandailey8261]

This video is done incredibly well. At the beginning of this video i had no clue how to repair my garage door. I followed it step by step by pausing the video. I completed the repair first try. I now know how the door is supposed to sound when in proper working condition. Thank you so much!

[@BackwardTravisty]

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

[@grc5618]

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

[@johngreen4200]

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.

[@steinhofferscale5215]

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.

[@younhitchborn]

So glad I watched this video. On my rental's garage, the bracket between the two springs that attaches to the wall decided to rip itself free. I spent $20 on some winding rods and longer lag bolts and repaired it myself. After worrying half the day about making the repair, it turned out to be super easy.

[@pammilner7161]

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!

[@CompoundMedla]

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

[@josephamirato9648]

Just used your video to install new springs in my garage. Thank you! Could not imagine a more direct instruction. Well Done!

[@dcruz985]

I can confirm these guys are great!! I ordered the parts through them, and followed the video.Had no issues at all! Garage door works great now, thanks guys!

[@alberthmora2751]

I ordered a pair of garage springs from your website. I followed your tutorial. Garage door is working again. Thank you so much

[@jimoutman9482]

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!

[@hjoe4473]

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

[@mullaimathy]

This guy just saved me $350. This is an excellent video that clearly shows how to get the job done safely.

[@willnoc]

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.

[@MichaelStDenis63]

A very good and focused video about how to replace a garage door spring. I knew nothing about it and now I am confident I can do this. Thank you, this is great!

[@raymondeddy3733]

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!

[@hotairballoonist3842]

BRAVO! I was so impressed with your "How To" video that I ordered all the parts I needed from your website. Then when they arrived I was able to change 6 of the hinges on the ends and both springs and ALL the rollers and the assist cables on each of the drums. Thank you so much for this video and my garage door works perfect FIRST TIME! 🌟⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@vivianvalles367]

After watching your video, and buying the parts I needed, it only took me 1 hour to get it done. Everything went as you explained it. I appreciate your time and effort.

[@TiaGo2k6]

Excellent video, helped me out of a jam!! Note guys, if you don't fully adjust the springs 30 1/4 turns the cables will keep falling off the drums and tangling each time you open the door beyond a certain point, causing you to start all over - don't be afraid, the resistance becomes extreme after about 20+ but keep going to 30 regardless!!!

[@RyanMuis1]

My new spring arrived today and I had watched this video a few times to prepare myself. These instructions were spot on, new spring is installed, working great and I still have all my fingers! Thank you!

[@JonasTurner]

Perfect video! Best customer service yet! Emailed them my pictures of my garage, and within 15 minutes I had the answer to order the parts. Literally got them the next day. Used this to do my garage and now my garage is back to working again! I did have to do about 28 turns because 31 made my door fly up! lol. Thanks again!

[@gsalad2525]

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!

[@TheRice4you]

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.

[@mattcarlson5073]

I just finished installing my springs after watching this video once and having my laptop in the garage with me so I could replay each step just as I was going to perform them. Great video that saved me $200 in a service call to a garage door company. It couldn't have been any better!!!

[@ca.6232]

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!

[@milokanon5606]

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.

[@eriqsimonds224]

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

[@scottalan7515]

Great video. Changed mine out with no issues thanks to your video. Local places wanted 275-$300 for a single spring on a residential door. I did it for $40. About an hours time.

[@stwright1977]

Great video! It saved me over $250 by replacing both springs myself. I followed the instructions step by step, used the proper tools, and it went very smoothly with no problems what soever! Just awesome and informative!

[@secamend]

Absolutely one of the best in-depth to the point videos on KZbin! I'm replacing mine this weekend. Thank you!

[@rhspringer52]

I needed help replacing the wrong spring for my door. These guys helped me weigh the door and determine exactly what I needed. They sent me the right springs and the door works incredibly well. Thanks Express Garage Door parts.

[@aaronscholl]

I’ve replaced three sets of garage torsion springs in my lifetime, but still wanted to brush up. This was a great video, very thorough. Thank you!!

[@goodstufffromdavidpaul2246]

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

[@cajinguy218]

Well, now I have a garage door guy. Found this video which was perfect - called Avery at Express Garage Door Parts, order placed within 5 minutes; replacement springs and cables at my doorstep in less than 48 hours. Took me less than 2 hours to change out cables and springs; door works flawlessly and I have Avery to thank. WIsh most tutorials were as detailed and explanatory as this!

[@JEK]

This is the best video I've seen. Took a little longer for me but these instructions are fantastic. Door was a little hot so I backed each spring back a half a turn and my garage sounds quieter now.

[@05glisedan]

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

[@charlietodd2867]

Over three years later and this was very helpful in fixing a setup where everything had lost tension. I pulled out my torsion bars and your video took me from totally forgetting to getting it right on the first try. Thanks for keeping the full replacement directions on point and still give good tips, especially on the warning with dangerous locations in the work zone. I fixed my garage on the first try; I had no idea that turns 25-31 would give me such a workout. You were absolutely right about the spring expanding to be longer as it gets tightened up.

[@johnavery2786]

Great video. Thank you for posting.

[@antihero3862]

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

[@civilization57]

2 local companies wanted $400 for this job. A lot of money for 30 minutes work. Thanks!

[@MikeInLA1]

Great video. The springs that I ordered from your company came today and an hour and a half later the garage door is working the way it is supposed to and the tools are put up. Thanks for an informative video and great service.

[@thewatchdog2260]

Excellent install directions! I consider myself a skilled DIY guy...but I've never tackled a torsion spring install. I was hesitant to do this at first due to the possible injury factor. I only attempted this after watching your step by step video. Thanks. I saved $450+. It was easy.

[@scotty98277]

Thanks for the very informative how to video, was able to figure out what springs I needed, easy order from your web site, good price and super fast shipping. I have never done this kind of a project before, but my 13 year old son and I knocked it out in a litter over an hour and the garage door works better then it did when we bought the house. Your DIY video is easy to watch and follow, made thing straight forward. You guys are awesome and saved me a pile of money. Would recommend to anyone. THANKS!!!!!!!!!

[@farleyhadley4234]

This video outlined the process perfectly, with clear and simple instuctions. I just replaced both springs in my double garage door in about an hour and it works perfectly. Thank you so much!

[@amorphicintertia]

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

[@jasonmiddleton3376]

Just replaced 2 springs on a 16x7 garage door. Followed your video step by step. Worked out great. Thank you!

[@jackfrederick3663]

Great video, thorough yet brief without anything unnecessary. Having never done garage door work before, I was a bit intimidated when I noticed one of my torsion springs broke. This video gave me the confidence to fix it myself and it couldn't have gone better, thanks for putting this together!

[@MaiNguyen-hk1th]

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

[@lapisque]

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.

[@jehc1979]

Following the tutorial I was able to fix my garage door that had lost tension and broken the cables. Thank you sir for such clear information. God bless you.