How To Measure For Garage Door Springs

## How To Measure For Garage Door Springs

Garage door springs are an essential part of any garage door system. They help to lift and lower the door, and they also provide tension to keep the door in place. If your garage door springs are broken, it can be difficult to open or close your door, and it can also be dangerous. That's why it's important to know how to measure for garage door springs so that you can get the right replacements.

There are two main types of garage door springs: extension springs and torsion springs. Extension springs are mounted on the sides of the door, and they stretch when the door is opened. Torsion springs are mounted on a shaft above the door, and they twist when the door is opened. The type of spring that you need will depend on the weight and size of your door.

### How To Measure For Extension Springs

To measure for extension springs, you will need to know the following:

The length of the spring in its relaxed state
The length of the spring when it is fully stretched
The diameter of the spring

To measure the length of the spring in its relaxed state, simply measure the distance between the two hooks on the spring. To measure the length of the spring when it is fully stretched, measure the distance between the two hooks on the spring when it is stretched as far as it will go. To measure the diameter of the spring, simply measure the diameter of the coil.

### How To Measure For Torsion Springs

To measure for torsion springs, you will need to know the following:

The length of the spring from the inside of one coil to the inside of the next coil
The diameter of the spring
The wire diameter of the spring

To measure the length of the spring, simply measure the distance between the inside of one coil to the inside of the next coil. To measure the diameter of the spring, simply measure the diameter of the coil. To measure the wire diameter of the spring, simply measure the diameter of the wire that the spring is made from.

### Once You Have Measured Your Springs

Once you have measured your springs, you will need to order new springs that are the same size. You can order springs online or from a local hardware store. When ordering springs, it is important to provide the following information: