Q:How can I tell if my door is balanced correctly?
A:To tell if your door is balanced, look for the following:
You should be able to raise your door in 1' increments and the door should stay in place where you stop it.The door lowers in a controlled manner and doesn't slam.The door goes up at a controlled pace.In a raised position, the bottom of the door is aligned with the bottom of the header.A garage door that does not go up and down smoothly when manually operated probably has a spring system that is out of balance and could cause premature wear and tear on your doors hardware (including the rollers and hinges). Depending on how worn the spring is, it may need to be adjusted or replaced. For greater safety and operating performance, we recommend having a professional technician inspect your door.
