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Old 03-14-2022, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
I don't agree. If one torsion spring is broken, I would recommend replacing both of them. Operating a garage door with only one spring will put excess strain on the motor. Some doors will not even open if one spring is broken.

the springs tension is adjustable. Only reason they’re there is to counter balance the weight of door. My previously garage door had 4 torsion springs, no way I was going to replace all 4 when one broke.