Step 8 make a final check.
Fine tuning a garage door.
If they are not contact a professional for an adjustment.
Each step of the tune up takes 10 minutes or less and is worth it to keep your garage door in good working order.
The following is a guide of how to adjust the tracks to unbind it.
Garage door tune up overview.
To make fine adjustments try adjusting the lifting cable instead of the spring.
If the door does not reverse automatically adjust the close force setting.
A garage door is considered bound when it s difficult or impossible to move up and down.
Test the contact reverse system by placing a 2 x 4 under the open door.
Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws that are in the tracks to secure it to the garage door frame.
This guide will teach you how to adjust an uneven garage door to keep it running safely and smoothly.
Adjusting the position of the track.
An out of balance garage door can close too quickly creating a potential hazard for kids and pets and placing unnecessary strain on the door s parts.
Lower the door onto the board.
Use a level to make sure the garage door tracks are oriented perfectly vertically.
Loosening the screws on the track.
After the tune up is done test the garage door by opening it only halfway and leaving it there.
If it stays on its own then perfect.