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Conducting a balance test
A garage door that’s out of balance puts
strain on the opener and can reduce its useful
lifespan. At least two times a year, test your
garage door’s balance. To do so:
1. Close the garage door. Find the emergency
release which is a red handle hanging from a
rope. Disconnect the door from the opener
by pulling gently on the handle. You now can
open and close the garage door by hand.
2. Stand in front of the garage door and lift it by
hand. It should open smoothly and give you
little resistance.
3. When the garage door is about four feet
above the ground, stop lifting. While there
may be slight movement, the garage door
should stay in place. If it doesn’t, it’s probably
out of balance. Have a qualified technician
adjust the spring tension.
