This should be the blueprint on how to produce "do-it-yourself" videos. Excellent work.

@DDMGarageDoors

9 жыл бұрын

Light of the Earth Thank you for your lavish comments.They make the tedious, painstaking work worth it.

11 year old video and this video is the only reason my garage door is working right now. Thank you for the comprehensive instructions! Oh and I still have all my fingers and eyeballs!

Quite possibly the best how to video ever made in the history of how to videos.

@DDMGarageDoors

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words, charlie! We hope that this proved helpful in getting your springs replaced! Blessings!

Best of any spring replacement videos with safety first.

To everyone's surprise in my house, I successfully replaced my springs without dying. Many thanks for this video!

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

We're glad you were able to replace your springs safely, Mike! Thanks for watching!

This is the Gold standard for all garage door torsion spring repair how to’s. Thank you.

My spring broke this week, and have watch half a dozen videos to learn how to repair it. This has been the best video so far. I do not understand the large number of thumbs downs. From what I can tell you covered everything.

@DDMGarageDoors

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind comments, Dennis. Based on the geographic location of the clicks, we believe that a large percentage of the thumbs down were caused by a greedy, jealous competitor who has hired foreign click farms to put down competitor's videos and to promote his own videos and web site.

@VOLTIS5

7 жыл бұрын

Dennis S that's what I was wondering. probably just some mad competitor not liking people doing DYI work to save $

@mannyrob

5 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right

@dhodges76

4 жыл бұрын

Agree with you Dennis. Too bad about those negative reviews. This video was excellent.

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

@@dhodges76 Thank you Doug, manny rob, and VOLTIS5 for the kind words. We're glad you all found this to be a helpful video to getting your springs replaced!

Amazing video, garage door springs are no longer a mystery. Detailed and very clear. Thank you for taking the time to do this for us.

@DDMGarageDoors

10 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, and thank you for your kind comments. Best wishes.

This is probably one of the best instructional videos I've seen. You have a gift for teaching. Clear, step by step, and detailed.

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, Felix! We're glad that you found this video clear and easy to follow! Blessings!

There are several KZread videos where the installer doesn't stretch the springs after winding. Experienced professionals, however, understand that without stretching the springs the doors often will not seal the floor completely after closing. The problem with winding the springs outside the winding cone is that there is no way to safely stretch the springs. You have to position your head right in the path of a winding cone when it is most stressed. That's dangerous! The only way to safely wind the spring and to stretch it afterward is the way we show on this video.

@seinundzeiten

5 жыл бұрын

I saw that.

@nhbilly

4 жыл бұрын

Good info. Best DIY video.

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, nhb! We're glad you found it to be helpful.

This is one of the most comprehensive how to videos I have watched in the past few years. Your attention to detail and safety are spot on. Thanks for posting this video. Gary

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

We're glad you found it to be helpful, Gary! Safety is always the number one priority. Safety first, then work!

Dan, this has to be the by far the best video on KZread I have ever seen. I consider myself a decent all around homeowner handyman and I have tackled just about everything from electrical to plumbing to masonry and woodworking in my home. I did have had my springs replaced a few years ago and observed the guy replace it and decided I would not attempt it myself as it looked too dangerous. Your instructions are so clear and the warnings so in place that I feel confident about replacing it myself. Congratulations on a great instructional video and thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@DDMGarageDoors

8 жыл бұрын

+Vince Ciaccio Thank you for taking the time to post such kind and generous comments. Hundreds of hours have gone into writing and producing the video to show how easy it can be to replace garage door torsion springs. But, it's also dangerous. And we discourage people from trying this if they don't feel confident they can do the job safely. You're welcome. Best wishes!

I am pretty handy and I have owned my own homes for the past 25 years. I can probably count the amount of people that I have hired on one hand. I have done many remodels and basic maintenance involving Electrical, Carpentry, and Plumbing but I had never had to install torsion springs. This was one of those thing that I thought I may have to hand over to a pro. I want to thank you for your video because it was very detailed and I was excited to start. I knew after this video that I understood the basics which will probably help me to maintain my garage door better from now on too. I ran into one problem caused by the original install. The shaft was not slipping through the bearing making it impossible to remove the cable drums. It seemed that the original installer turned the set screw a little too much which took the shaft out of round. To avoid damaging the bearing, and now knowing the basics, I removed the bearing retainers (one at a time), and took them off of each end, which allowed me to clean and lube them effectively. With your detail, the step by step instructions, me being really careful, as well as the added labor due to the damaged shaft, I still installed the springs successfully in a little under an hour.

@DDMGarageDoors

7 жыл бұрын

Bryan, it sounds like you're quite handy. Doing the work in less than an hour, even with the problem you had, is impressive. You're welcome, and thank you for your helpful comments. When we were producing the video I was aware of dozens of exceptions to the normal procedure. We could have easily produced 10 videos to cover the variations. Hopefully others will be able to learn from the steps you followed to work around damage from an improper installation. I've seen many of these over the years.

@bryanzielinski1663

7 жыл бұрын

I meant to ask. How on earth did you get a tortion spring to break on video? Thanks again.

Thank you Dan, for sharing your 30+ years experience in video and written instruction. You covered every base and gave me the confidence that I was replacing the spring safely and correctly. The end result is that my garage door is back in working order, better than before.

@DDMGarageDoors

7 жыл бұрын

Congratulations, Ed! Glad to hear we could provide the confidence to do the job well. You're welcome, and thank you for your kind comments. Best wishes.

Thank you for this excellent video. I just completed this project. One recommendation for you guys trying this is do not take your hand off the inserted winding rods when either tightening or reducing the tension on the spring.

Great video!!!!! Local shop wanted to charge me $700 to replace the springs and another $500 for a new motor!!! Watched your video, bought my own springs for $70, followed your steps exactly, and my garage door is now fully functional!! I can’t thank you enough for saving me over $1,100!!!!!

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Fernando! Wow, that is a lot. The price on just the springs is way too much if they are normal garage door springs. The price for the opener is within a normal range, depending on the opener used on the door. We're glad this video was able to help this replacement go well! This is a perfect of example of doing you research; some shops will try to charge more than they should. We have a list of reputable shops on our website for people who are looking for a reputable company in their area: ddmgaragedoors.com/garage-door-repairs/

This is one of the very best instructional videos I’ve ever had the pleasure to learn from. Just completed fixing our garage, for about $95 in parts and new tools instead of repair shops quotes of $360 and higher. (Every project is an excuse for new tools!!) Thank you so much and best wishes!

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

That is true, TzachyB! New projects often require them, and it's often fun to figure out how to work on something different yourself. We're glad you were able to save some money, and fix your garage door safely. Blessings!

Thanks so much, you gave me confidence to try it. Now I'm sitting back watching my garage door open and close as it should with 2 new springs :) great video.

@DDMGarageDoors

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Steve, and thank you for your kind comments. I'm glad to help you extend beyond your comfort zone. Best wishes.

I was ready to buy what I thought I needed but one of the reviews (while positive) advised to make certain by searching using specific words and come upon an informative website (DDM Garage Doors). After watching how to determine which springs I needed, I felt you deserved my money, not the other vendor. I took my laptop to the garage and followed the step by step instructions on this video, pausing and reviewing as necessary. Thank you so much for being so thorough and for sharing your knowledge freely. For those that are still shopping for parts: If you find this video useful, please be fair and buy from them.

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your business, Diego! We're glad you trusted us to go through this replacement with you. We seek to make this easy to follow, and made in such a way that homeowners, with proper safety precautions, are able to complete this repair themselves. We're glad you found this to be true!

My spring broke last week. This was the best video I found. I watched it a few times, while waiting for the parts to arrive. When changing the springs I found it easier to watch the step, do it exactly as he said, then repeat with the next step. It's easy to skip an important detail if you just try to all w/o refering back to the video. It saved me a couple hundred bucks! THANKS!!!

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick! We're glad we were able to help out. Many people have said the same; that they find it best to watch one step, do it, and then continue on with the process. If you miss a step, it may be a crucial part to finishing the replacement correctly! You made the right call in double checking.

I would like to personally thank you for this video. It was perfect, very detailed and helpful. It was the only video I could find that included every step needed. From the amount of turns the springs needed, to tightening the springs to the bar and everything in between. I move from Michigan where the garage doors are light to, Coastal S.C. where the doors are hurricane rated and pretty heavy and it worked perfect. Great instructional video.

@DDMGarageDoors

7 жыл бұрын

Nathan, Thank you for your generous comments, and you're welcome. Glad to hear you had all the details needed to finish with perfect results. Those hurricane rated doors can be difficult to spring. Because of the extra reinforcements the doors sometimes weigh over a 100 pounds more than the standard doors. Best wishes.

Thank you so much for putting this together. I followed you step by step and felt like I have a professional right there at my garage walking me through this. Thanks again! Yair.

Dan: This is one of the most well-done, step-by-step videos I've seen. You didn't go into ridiculous detail when it wasn't necessary, and you slowed down enough to get important points across when it was. The video very clearly showed every detail needed for the viewer to get complete understanding of your narrative. Your spoke clearly and intelligently, at a pace appropriate for the material. No wasted moments here, not annoying music or flashy effects, just the information a view needs to do the job at hand. Thanks for such a great video! And for those of you reading, this: No, I don't know Dan or his company; I just really appreciate a quality tutorials and give kudos when they're due.

@DDMGarageDoors

8 жыл бұрын

+czissman1 Thank you for taking the time to post your generous words. My videographer, Mike Herbert, was great at capturing and highlighting important points, as well as regulating the speed of the production. The biggest challenge in scripting the video was in distilling text from the larger written 2005 tutorial and shortening it to fit the video time frame. It was also a challenge to match text, voice and video. This part must have taken 20-30 hours.

You, sir, are a scholar and a gentleman! Managed to repair my garage door that was popping, jumping, and setting unevenly. Now it’s Keystone smooth!

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ruben! We're glad you were able to get your door up and running again. Thanks for trusting our video to take you through the process!

Very very thorough. Safety is stressed and reinforced as it should be. Wonderful work with the video camera to show details.

Thank you for producing this video, what an excellent tutorial. Your attention to detail and presentation is second to none, very very helpful. Very kind of you to share your experience with us!

@DDMGarageDoors

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Chris. Thank you for your generous comments. The details grew out of replacing 20,000 to 30,000 springs in my 30+ years in the trade. It's much easier to replace springs than to write all the steps for replacing them; it's tedious work.

I bought my garage door springs from Dan a few years back. We even exchanged a couple of emails on some of my questions. I was very pleased with their delivery and customer service. I recommend this company.

@DDMGarageDoors

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks you for the recommendation, Rene. I'm glad we could help. Best wishes.

My garage door torsion springs needed to be replaced. They no longer provided adequate force to allow the garage door to open and close. (The door had a lot of weight when lifting it up) Rather than tightening the existing (old) torsion springs I purchase new ones as well as the torsion spring bars. I asked about 12 people from work if they have every replaced their torsion springs. All of them sad “No, this is very dangerous and you should have a professional do it”. I was very apprehensive about doing this myself due to the dangers involved. This afternoon my wife and I replaced our garage door torsion springs. We followed your video and had no problems at all. Thank You so much!

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

We're glad this video helped, Jeffrey! Your coworkers aren't wrong though: this is a dangerous task if safety precautions are not taken. Also, if you ever add weight to your door through reinforcements, insulation, or something else, you cannot just tighten up the old springs. The weight of your door has changed, so you will need new springs that will properly lift that weight.

A well made and informative video. Thank you

@DDMGarageDoors

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Hugh. Best wishes.

Excellent Video! The best one on replacing garage door springs.

@DDMGarageDoors

9 жыл бұрын

Keith LeRoy Thank you, Keith, for your generous words. Best wishes.

The best DIY video on torsion spring install I could find. I obsessively searched and watch a couple dozen, most were OK, none were as complete as this one, and this fellow is an EXCELLENT instructor. (I used to be in the business-to-buisiness training production). I would add two things he did not emphasize in this video: one video I found mentioned replacing the bearings at the ends, this seemed like a good idea, as long as you have it off; and in my case the installer cranked the set screws down so far the shaft was deeply indented, I wish I had know that, I would have been able to replace that. I reused the shaft, the bearings seemed ok, now have 2 new springs, maybe good for another 20 years. Thanks, with your help it went smoothly.

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeffrey! The bearings don't necessarily need to be replaced when you replace the springs. If they are worn to the point of being able to see between the race and the bearing housing, or if they are seized up to the point of not being able to turn at all anymore, then they would need to be replaced. The shaft can usually just be filed down, and will not need to be replaced either. It's always up to the customer if they want brand new parts on their door with their brand new springs: this does make some sense, and it's absolutely up to preference as long as the old parts still function and do their jobs properly.

The Absolute BEST Video for this project !!!!!I haven't replaced springs for 25 Years on a previous home, and just wanted to refresh my memory, and learned something NEW, the "Stretching" last step, Awesome !!!!!Thank You !!!!!

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff! We're glad you learned something new! Thanks for the kind words!

Great Video Guys!!.. Sad that your compitition would use bots to give you a Thumbs Down rating, becuase this HANDS DOWN the best video on Torsion springs. I like the attention to detail..

@DDMGarageDoors

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind, encouraging and generous words. Smart thieves know how to steal without getting caught, but this one will one day answer to the all-knowing God, Who judges the unrighteous, Who guards the paths of justice and Who watches over the way of His saints. (Proverbs 2:8)

Excellent step by step instructions. I had may laptop in the garage watching this video and the whole procedure took just over an hour for me and that's with me screwing up one step and having to go back. Piece of cake! Thank you!!

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, Dodge D100! We're glad that you were able to get your door up and running again so quickly.

Your video not only saved me a few hundred bucks (under $67 total), but also allowed me to feel the pride of DIY accomplishment. I upgraded the gauge of the springs and the motor now sounds 3x more quiet due to the reduced load. Thanks again for the wonderful & detailed tutorial!

@DDMGarageDoors

9 жыл бұрын

TheTubeTublad to hear we could help you save money and that you could feel the sense of accomplishment. We learn so much from doing new things.Glad the motor is quieter. Your kind words are appreciated. Best wishes.

I watched this video and was able to replace my spring without killing myself or tearing anything up, and it only took about an hour start to finish. Glad I found this video. It's the best one of the several I watched while waiting for my spring and winding rods to arrive. Thanks guys.

@DDMGarageDoors

9 жыл бұрын

Michael Clark Congratulations, Michael! Glad to here the job went well. Your generous comments are appreciated.

I just wanted to say thanks to Dan at DDM. I watched the video a couple of times before buying new springs from DDM and I still managed to get the springs on the wrong side. Luckily I took photos of the installation and Dan was able to identify my problem to get me back on track. I was under the impression the spring would just unscrew if backwards, but that isn’t the case. Thanks again to DDM for the great video.

@DDMGarageDoors

9 жыл бұрын

Stuckneutral The way the springs stay on the cones when they are wound is counter intuitive. When you wind the spring it looks like the winding cone will spin out of the spring. What actually happens, however, is that as you wind the spring, the inside diameter of the spring decreases causing the wire to grip the cone more tightly. When I was a kid we played with Chinese handcuffs. Trying to pull your fingers out of the cuffs caused the cuffs to tighten even more tightly on you fingers. The cones in torsion springs work the same way.

The absolute best video for replacing torsion springs I’ve found out there . I’m mechanical but hadn’t ever replaced torsion springs before ,everyone always tries to scare you away from it saying l, leave it to the pros .... I’ll tell ya , After simply watching this twice I was able to size up and order my pair of springs as well as a center bearing plate and replace them . The door now works perfectly again ,actually far better than before and the whole job only took about 45 minutes . Thanks for this video , you guys saved me hundreds of dollars .

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jack! We're glad that you were able to accomplish this task safely! That's the key to it all; safety. Those that say leave it to the pros are not incorrect to say so, as this is something that can be dangerous if proper safety techniques and common sense aren't used. As always: safety first, then work!

This video saved me at least $250 in labor costs. Job done! THANK YOU!!!! I bought my parts before I found you guys but I'm going to your site and sending you a donation for your media production efforts. This what the internet was made for!!! Keep up the good work! Please! Thanks.

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ken! Thanks for the kind words. We're glad we were able to help you save money and accomplish this task safely!

This is the second time in 18 years that I have had to replace the spring. This time I was teaching my 18 year old son and wanted him to watch a video on how and your video is excellent! Thank you so much.

@DDMGarageDoors

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words, Obsidian. It's always good to see a father and son work together. That will be much easier for your son when he needs to replace his own springs down the road. You're welcome! Best wishes.

Just swapped out 2 springs and saved about $225! Easy DIY project for the mechanically inclined individual. Follow the directions exactly as spelled out in this video-extremely comprehensive. Thanks for taking the time to create a video for the weekend warrior DIY-er!

@DDMGarageDoors

7 жыл бұрын

Cody, I'm glad to hear we saved you so much money! You'welcome. Replacing springs is dangerous. Just as there are many details for driving a car, the only way to responsibly sell torsion springs is to details the steps so it can be done safely. Best wishes.

I consider myself very mechanically inclined. Changed a door spring on my garage door awhile ago. Recently an original one (20+ plus years old) broke. Watched this video. Never realized the little things I missed (stretching the spring, oiling the springs, etc.). One of the best DIY videos I've seen. No BS. Safety points included. Great job.

@DDMGarageDoors

9 жыл бұрын

Michael Frick Replacing garage door torsion springs involves a lot of details as you could see. Thank you for your kind words.

DDM and KZread to the rescue. Simple clear instructions. Tech support helped me pick the proper longer life spring for my garage door. Straightforward installation. 31 quarter turns was the magic number for me.

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Aggie! We're glad to hear that our sales reps were able to be of assistance, and that the install went well!

One of the best how-to videos I've ever seen. Clear verbal instructions match the visual presentation exactly. Perfect for learning how to perform a potentially dangerous repair. Thank you!

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael! We're glad that you found our video to be helpful! Yes, this can be a dangerous repair if the necessary precautions aren't taken. As we always say: safety first, then work! Always make sure you are safe before attempting something like this!

Just changed my torsion springs for the first time. This video was the most thorough video on this topic. Appreciate the step by step instructions to help me change my springs safely.

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

We're glad you were able to accomplish this safely, Jeff!

My torsion spring broke over the weekend. I ordered the parts on Monday morning. DDM made the part and I picked it up one hour later and had it installed after lunch by watching this video and following the steps. However, I had to add a few quarter turns for an 8ft door vs. the 7ft door height. Thanks for the great service!

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Cory, thank you for your business! We're glad that you were able to get your springs replaced so quickly! We're always happy to help!

Yesterday, I installed two new springs on 2-car BIG 8'x16' garage door. This was the best most useful, no smarty-pant video. Thank you neighbor, whereever you are. Thank you.

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

We're happy to help, RajPaulSeattle! We're glad this helped you install your springs successfully!

Just installed Torsion Springs for the first time. Owned many homes but have never had to. Thanks to your video and excellent teaching steps it went without a hitch and in perfect time too we are having a large scale winter storm and I needed to get my snowblower out eating some snow. Thanks!

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, Rich! We're glad to hear that the install went well, and hopefully you were able to get your snowblower out to tackle the snow!

Thank you for a detailed step-by-step instructional video. I don't usually reply to KZread videos. Appreciated yours enough to take the time, thanks again!

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Don! We appreciate you taking the time to reply. We're glad that you found the video to be informative, and hopefully it helped you accomplish the task with ease!

I really appreciate the warnings by the narrator about the safe practices! Really helpful video! I learned so much. I had two and and one snapped. So I just had them both replaced by a contractor. He didn't stretch the coil 1/8" like you guys did. My left side is not closing flush to the floor. I am planning to stretch the coil 1/8" like you illustrated in the video. - Henry, Aurora, CO

@DDMGarageDoors

3 жыл бұрын

Hi a non! We're glad to hear that this video was helpful to you! We hope that you are able to get your door to lower to the floor. Sometimes this stretch is what makes the difference in whether the springs lift the weight they are supposed to. You may also want to check out our video on how to level a garage door, as this may be the actual problem; kzread.info/dash/bejne/a21hz8SOiJvTeto.html

@vanontom

3 жыл бұрын

@@DDMGarageDoors Thanks DDM for explaining exactly why this step exists (stretching spring after winding, see 13:20), and ANON for the question. That was my biggest question so far, as I've seen most others with videos omit this step, or even comment on why it is unnecessary or dangerous. What's the worst that could happen if a person does not do this step?

@DDMGarageDoors

3 жыл бұрын

@@vanontom Hi Thomas! That's a good question to wonder. For one, if you do not stretch the springs out, the door may have a difficult time closing all the way, and you may have a gap on the bottom. This is because the shaft moves slightly as the door operates, but enough that if you don't stretch the springs, the coils will likely bind on each other, and cause the door to not be able to close all the way.

These videos have taught me a lot. Even being mechanically inclined, garage door springs were still intimidating enough to where this feat wouldn't be possible without these videos. I didn't realize, the doors on my house were never balanced right. The door never stayed in place half way up. My thinking is that because of the addition bracing required in S. Florida for strength, perhaps they were balanced before the added weight. Regardless, your videos, the right tools and a 1/2 turn later on both springs, my garage door opens perfectly. Your attention to safety is top notch and is something that cannot be overlooked when working with these doors. Kudos!

@DDMGarageDoors

9 жыл бұрын

alreinike Congratulations. Glad you were able to study your door and to figure out the solution for the problem. Your kind words are appreciated.

Easily the best video on garage door spring replacement that I've found. THANKS!

@DDMGarageDoors

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Gear-Report.com! We're glad that you found this to be helpful to you in your spring replacement! Thanks for watching!

I just followed these steps exactly, pausing the video as I went, and replaced my door spring without issue. Door working fine now. Thank you.

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

We're glad the replacement went well, Dave, and that you got the door working again!

This video was incredibly helpful to me. The instructions were precise and comprehensive. I’m relatively handy with tools but I think most folk would be able to follow these instructions. You saved me at least a couple of hundred dollars in labor!

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Shaun! Thanks for the kind words. We strive to make all of our instructions as well explained as possible, as well as easy to understand.

Fixed my springs myself. Great explanation of each and every step. I got quotes between $200-$330. Did it myself for 87 with all the tools (I had to buy the locking pliers). God bless you for the video.

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, Murali! We're glad that you were able to get this done safely for a more inexpensive price than you thought originally!

I have not done this in 30 years, last weekend one spring broke. Thank you for the instruction. I could not remember all the steps. Very nice instruction.

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

We're glad we were able to walk you through the process then, Bob! Thanks for watching, and we hope the replacement went well!

This is the best instructional video I’ve seen in any capacity. I fixed my door based on this video, with no issues at all.

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

We're glad to hear that this helped you get the job done, Lee! We hope that our videos will inform, as well as helping those that are completing any of these fixes on a garage door!

Watched video. Ordered springs. DIYed in about 3 hours with two people and plenty of caution. This video is great! Thanks!!

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Doc Liquid Plays! We're so glad to hear that you were able to do this quickly and safely! Always remember: safety first, then work!

Today I replaced my garage door springs using this video as my guide. Followed it step-by-step, and it came out perfect.Thanks.for the help.

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

We're so glad to hear that this worked perfectly for you, Serounian! We're always happy to help.

Can't thank the folks at ddmgaragedoors.com enough for all the help this past week with all the questions I had before replacing my own springs. Yes, doing this can be extremely dangerous if you're not careful. But all of the people online acting like you're going to die if you even attempt this are ridiculous. Just use common sense and follow these instructions word for word and you will find that this is a lot easier than what you probably thought. Thanks again guys, this video saved me $250 or more!

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Dirk! Yes, safety does need to be taken into account when replacing your springs. As you said, common sense goes a long way, and taking your time and not rushing cuts down on the chance of injury as well. As we always say: safety first, then work!

You should give classes on how to make "how to" videos. One of the best made and thorough videos I've ever seen! Thanks,

@DDMGarageDoors

9 жыл бұрын

Matt Oberlander Thank you for your lavish words.I follow a simple process: Subject - you understood, action verb predicate, with the direct object upon which the verb acts, with a few modifiers in between. The hard part is the writing, which took hundreds of hours, and which is based on over 20,000 torsion spring replacements I've done over more than 30 years.

Well, well, well... it looks like my project has found me going down the rabbit hole of your videos. Well, made again! Thanks!

@DDMGarageDoors

8 жыл бұрын

+James Walker Thank you, and you're welcome. Best wishes.

I am very grateful for your video,I had my rental house roller-door go mental on me yesterday,yours was the first video I watched on the subject and it was very informative and probably saved me from injury. Thank you once again

@DDMGarageDoors

8 жыл бұрын

+ThePa1nter You're welcome. Glad we could help. My goal in writing tutorials is to provide enough detail in such a simple manner that the viewer is so convinced they can do it that they wonder why they even took the time to view the tutorial.

When my spring broke I searched youtube for videos so I would know how hard the job was before trying it myself. I worked as a carpenter for 22 years, but I've never done a garage door. Your videos made the process very simple. I decided that with all the information you share to make the job easier that you deserved my business so I decided to buy from you. I had just one spring, and your site made the process of switching to two springs very easy to figure out. I just got finished with the job and I'm very happy to be able to use my garage door again. Thank You!

@DDMGarageDoors

8 жыл бұрын

+Eric Austin Glad we could help make the job easier for you, Eric. I always enjoy learning new things. Congratulations. You're welcome. Best wishes.

Your video saved me a lot of money. This was the only video that showed me a different way of putting on the springs. The only thing I didn’t do was stretch the springs, I tried to stretch the springs but it didn’t work for me. My garage door is still doing great. Thanks.

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

Hi B Rich! We're glad that this was able to help you install the springs. You should always try to stretch them though, as this provides the springs with the ability to do their job of lifting the door better.

This video explained things perfectly! I just changes out both of the springs on my 18' garage door because one broke yesterday. Without this video, I would not have known to stretch the springs. I cut a 3' piece of 1/2" steel rod in half and chamfered the ends in order to make the bar tools. Thanks for posting!

@DDMGarageDoors

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Lenny. Stretching the springs is important for getting the door to seal to the floor correctly when finished.Thank you for your kind comments and for your suggestions for the rods. Best wishes.

Great concise video with the replacement going exactly as shown , just modified two items. Painted the stripe while on the ground so I wouldn't be spraying the finished drywall, scoring a chalk line also works. After 35 yrs, the light rust made sliding the rod difficult and required me to take off the bearing plates at each end to get the pulley & subsequently the springs off. Took the opportunity to scotch bright the rod ends, while minding any of the markings for the pulleys. Also used your video for weighing a garage door, as I felt the old springs were undersized from the installer eons ago & they were. From door weight spring calc apps out there, was able to properly up-size the replacement springs. Thanks for all the posted info.

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark! Thanks for watching! We're glad you were able to use our videos to help you replace your springs and get your door up and running again!

I followed your video to the letter, and had my new springs installed and the garage door functional in no time. Thank you.

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

We're glad you were able to get your door up and running again quickly, motobuild73! Thanks for watching!

Why would anyone dislike this video. This guy was so detailed i will now try to change my own springs if they ever break. Great video. Thanks man.

@DDMGarageDoors

8 жыл бұрын

+RSH21 After first writing and posting the written instructions in 2005 I replaced thousands of springs and updated the script to provide more details. Your kind words are appreciated. You'r welcome.

@MrRahimhosein

8 жыл бұрын

+DDM Web Services, Inc. you did a great job with this video.

I have watched many youtube videos, on many different things. this is THE BEST one i have ever seen. Many safety points made and remade, witch is a good thing, because many people don't always think ahead. I am a union sheet metal worker and believe in safety and being a true craftsman, and you sir are a TRUE CRAFTSMAN of your trade!!!! Great video!!!!

@DDMGarageDoors

8 жыл бұрын

+Mark LeMere Your generous words and those of many others encourage me to keep pumping about a third of our profits back into developing our site to help our customers find the parts they need and to know how to install them when they arrive at their homes or places of business. Your kind words are most appreciated. Best wishes!

Excellent tutorial. Watched this multiple times, then completed the replacement of two springs with no problem. Some subtle details in this video I had not found elsewhere - very helpful!

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

We're glad to hear that, James! Thanks for watching, and trusting our video to take you through the process!

Excellent step-by-step tutorial. I was playing your video as i was changing both my springs. Itv was like having a teacher right there. Worked like a charm. Also thank you for telling us what not to do so there wouldn't be any unpleasant surprises.

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

Hi artman 750! We're always happy to help! Thanks for trusting our video to take you through the process.

First of all I would like to thank you for sharing your knowledge. I was in big trouble when my garage door got jammed with piece of metal, the whole door came off. I followed your instructions and day later had it back in place and working, This happened on a Saturday night and had it fix by Sunday. Once again thanks.

@DDMGarageDoors

9 жыл бұрын

walter alvarado You're welcome, Walter. It sounds like you had major work to do on your door. Congratulations! I'm sure you felt a great sense of satisfaction when the job was finished. Best wishes.

it was nice meeting you Dan (picked up my springs at your west Chicago location while you introduced yourself) and a big thanks for the video. I was hesitant at first on doing this in my own because of how much tension these springs hold. but once I got passed my initial fear of unwinding the springs things got easier and I felt more confident with your help. keep up the great work! and good luck with the new tool for unwinding the springs. I'm sure people will feel more confident using that then the bars.

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your business, VOLTIS5! Thank you for the kind words; we hope that these spring winders will instill confidence in people that they can complete this safely. If someone doesn't feel safe completing repairs, they should just call in a professional. Safety first, then work!

awesome video!! Torsion springs is now DIY, and no longer held hostage by 24/7 service calls and the associated higher costs, and upselling. Thank you so much guys. Took me 30min with the easy to follow directions.

@DDMGarageDoors

9 жыл бұрын

Gregory Stearns Wow! The 30 minutes was fast! You're welcome, and thank you for the generous comments.

Thank you Mr. Musick, you are a very thorough and clear teacher and calm demeanor inspires confidence to tackle and otherwise daunting task.

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words, Barney! This can definitely seem like a daunting task. If you take the proper safety precautions, however, this tasks proves much easier to accomplish than it might initially seem. Safety first, then work!

DDM, Thank you for this complete tutorial. Pretty much knew the basics but the additional techniques for the torsion hardware, spools, etc., really cinched the deal.The fellow in the video went at just the right pace and didn't block the camera! Great job to all.

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

We're glad you think so, Bruce! We hope that this helped ease the process of replacing your springs. Thanks for watching!

now i know what Marty Shottenheimer has been up to since he retired from the NFL. He's teaching us how to fix garage doors. Good Job Marty, Thanks

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

We're glad you think so, Richard! We don't quite see the resemblance, but we're glad you found this video to be helpful!

Before I watched this video, I would NEVER have thought about replacing these springs. Dan, you've given me the courage to do this now for one of my customers. Thank you very much for a thorough explanation and professional presentation.

@DDMGarageDoors

9 жыл бұрын

Tony Scialdone Thank you for your encouraging words. Glad to hear we could help. You're welcome. Your generous words are appreciated. Best wishes.

Just completed spring set replacement. Thanks for all the info and tips. Really appreciate the instructions on how and where to position your self and wind the spring so your safe. Best instructional video I found on this. Thanks again.

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

Hi John! We're glad you found the video helpful. Safety is something we take very seriously, and always make sure to talk about when doing anything around a garage door. Safety first, then work!

Best video for this project. I saw most of the others and they are not this detailed and clear. I especially like the spray paint idea. It was easy to see that the spring was winding correctly.

Thanks for clear and comprehensive video. It really helps people do this safely. I'd bet good money you've saved people injury by taking the time to freely offer your experience and advice. I applaud this, thanks! Be well

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, Johannes! We hope that this proved helpful to getting your springs replaced. Blessings!

Of course as luck would have it, one of the springs breaks on a Saturday. I found this video, ordered the springs that day, got them on Wednesday and installed them. Well done on the video, I followed it and got the work done in a couple of hours. I'm a Service Technician myself and am a bit fussy about details. This video provided just the instruction needed to do the repair without going overboard. I did have to re-grease the bearings as they were dry, cleaned the track, lubricated the door rollers. Door is quieter now and runs the track a lot smother. Thanks again.

@DDMGarageDoors

9 жыл бұрын

Luis Avila Congratulations! Glad to hear the springs arrived quickly and that the job went well. I normally oil the bearings, but grease is better if you have the time to pack the bearings. Some of the online spring companies try to sell end bearings with every spring sale, but the only bearings I've seen that I would recommend replacing have the letters "ADH" stamped on them. It's rare when the rest of the end bearings wear out. You're welcome, and best wishes!

I give to DDM Garage Doors 5/5 stars. Very good information on this video and very good customer service. I completed replacing the broken one-torsion-spring system into two-torsion-spring system on my garage that is 7'x16' for the first time last night within an hour. It was actually much easier than expected and straight forward thanks to this video. Saved me a bunch of $ on doing this myself. Changing car tires is much more work than this so if you can change tires, you should be able to do this. I also did order my replacement springs from DDM Garage Door...I provided them the garage weight, garage dimension (7x16), rail radius, and the cable drum number...they figured out for me what spring I should use. I initially paid for a different spring since I gave them the wrong cable drum number but when they reviewed my details it turns out that I needed a different set of spring which are more expensive. So that I didn't have to pay more, they gave me the priority shipping for discounted amount on 2 separate boxes.

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, and thank you for your business, David! We hope your springs are still working well for your door, and aren't causing you any issues!

I've been messing with my Garage Door with instructions from a local installer for days and could not get it right. After watching your video, I had it perfect in less than an hour. Thanks so much for making it! And great job editing the video too.

@DDMGarageDoors

9 жыл бұрын

A lot of repair technicians in the trade are still learning. We've trained many of them because they're self-taught; they never had the hands on training you get working for a larger door company. You are an example of a do-it-yourselfer who was able to fix your door better than the professional. Congratulations! You're welcome, and thank you for the kind words.

Fantastic. Your 18 minute video saved me hours of trial and error trying to balance the door. The entire project took me 45 minutes from pulling out the cars to pulling them back in.

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ned! We're glad you found this video helpful in getting your springs replaced and your door working again!

I've done a few garage door repairs in my time. Mostly fixing cables that have fallen off the winding drum. I've also tightened or loosened a few springs to tune garage door operation. After watching this video, I have a much more comprehensive understanding of how the whole system works. Very well done. Thank you for sharing.

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

We're glad you found our video to be informative, mrnetwurm! We hope that you were able to understand the system enough to get these parts replaced properly! Blessings!

Just completed installing my new door spring by following your directions. The door works GREAT! Thanks so much!

@DDMGarageDoors

7 жыл бұрын

Congratulations, Michael. Glad to hear the door works well. You're welcome.

I bought my new springs from you company, didn't realize you are only an hour away. I followed your instructions and it worked like a charm. I still have all my fingers :)

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

We're glad to hear you came out unscathed, Gary! Thank you for your business!

Even though, I still don't understand what is the benefit to hit the spring to extend an additional 1/8 of an inch, after the winding, but this is so far the BEST instruction that I can find on the Internet. The explanation is very thoroughly and VERY EASY to follow. Thanks much for sharing this kind of information.

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

Hi jackhis! The extra stretch makes sure that the spring is able to lift the full weight that it is supposed to. If you don't stretch them out, they could last much less time than they're supposed to, and you will have to replace them sooner. We're glad that you found this video helpful towards getting your springs replaced!

@RCSMGV

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for the tip.

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

@@RCSMGV You're welcome!

I did what you show on video. I replaced both of torsion springs. After replacing, my garage door works perfectly. No need to do any adjustment after that. Thank for the video and for your efforts. That is awesome video.

@DDMGarageDoors

9 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! Glad to here the DIY project went well and that the garage door works perfectly now. Your generous words are appreciated!

Thanks to Dan and his assistant. My spring just broke and the door assembly has other problems that need to be attacked. This will be a great help because it illustrates how these systems work. I have what is probably special track work for low overhead and I have to try to figure that out. In addition, my springs are at the ends of the tracks rather than over the door.

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

Hi ionizing EMR! You likely have a different system than standard torsion springs if your springs are mounted differently than what is seen in this video. We hope this video is helpful to you, and also, if you have need, we have a tutorial on how to wind springs in low headroom setups on our "DIY Instructions" page on our site. As always, feel free to contact us through email to send picture of your setup so we can confirm what you are seeing.

Awesome video! I wish the guy that originally installed my garage doors would have watched it! After two callbacks I finally fixed it myself.

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

Hi David! We're sorry that you had that experience with your repairman, but we're glad you were able to fix this in watching our video!

Good evening! Just completed replacing the tension springs on my garage door. Following your video step-by-step made this an incredibly smooth job! A huge THANKS for sharing your video

@DDMGarageDoors

9 жыл бұрын

Victor Gonzalez Congratulations, Victor! Glad to hear the job went well and that we could help make the job easy for you. You're welcome.

This is the best DIY video I have ever seen! So well shot and narrated. However, I think I can pay someone $150 to do this, so this video convinces me I should do that!

@DDMGarageDoors

9 жыл бұрын

eichelman Thank you for your generous comments! If one of my springs broke, and if I could find someone locally to replace both for $150, I would probably have them do it; I'm busy. Many people have time and they enjoy the challenge of replacing their garage door springs as well as saving money in the process. However, many companies around the country charge $600 to $1,000 to replace two springs. Before calling a contractor to fix your garage door, I would recommend checking local reviews on Yelp at www.yelp.com/ or Rip Off Report at www.ripoffreport.com/. I used to recommend the Better Business Bureau, but all it takes to get an A+ rating with them is to resolve all customer complaints when they bring them to the BBB. It appears to me that a door company that rips off every customer and pays them back after the customer spends hours detailing the theft to the BBB can have an A+ rating. In my own experience I have seen that the BBB does not hold its members accountable to its high ethical standards. Rip Off Report has chronicled numerous issues with them. However, when checking companies I do take note when their customers have never had to resort to resolving matters with the BBB.

Excellent demonstration, very thorough. Following the indications to the letter ensures not only a good work but also the safety of the operator.

@DDMGarageDoors

9 жыл бұрын

Enrique Massot The details are important. Thank you for pointing this out, and thank you for the kind words.

Thanks for the video. This is by far, the best video I have seen on installing torsion springs. It does a great job of describing the dangerous aspects of the job and the proper procedures for doing the job safely and efficiently. The narrator also does a great job of explaining why each of the steps are important, and what to look for when the job is complete, to assure that the springs are installed and tensioned properly.

@DDMGarageDoors

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your generous evaluation of our video, and you're welcome. Safety is in the details and in the procedures; it's also in the ease of explanation. When the job is easy, the homeowner is less likely to get frustrated and do something dangerous, like throwing a hammer across the garage :-). I wish you all the best.

Very helpful video - thanks! I was apprehensive about trying this, but watching and understanding the safety tips throughout your video set me at ease. My project started with adding some of your garage door struts to correct a door that was sagging in the middle when open. The additional weight of the struts put the door out of balance, so I decided to replace my 10-year old spring with two new springs. Now, with three added struts and new springs, my door is perfectly balanced and no longer sags.

@DDMGarageDoors

7 жыл бұрын

Congratulations, Mark! That sounds like quite a project. I'm glad to hear the video and safety tips helped provide the confidence to do the job. If you had added only one strut you wouldn't have needed to replace the springs. I've been on a number of jobs where I've added extra struts and changed the springs to properly balance the door. We ship a lot of struts out here, especially with our strut junction kits for 16' and 18' wide doors. These are available at ddmgaragedoors.com/parts/struts.html. Best wishes!

An absolutely awesome video that not only made it easy to replace the torsion spring but most importantly, stressed SAFETY!! Thank you so much!!

@DDMGarageDoors

9 жыл бұрын

Michael Hafemann Glad we could help you replace your torsion spring, and that you could do it safely. Congratulations! And, you're welcome.

This is an incredible video. Thoroughly explains the process and how to stay safe while doing it. Thank you all very much.

@DDMGarageDoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, Benjamin! We're glad that you found the video to be helpful. We hope that you were able to stay safe while replacing your springs. Thanks for watching!