Great video!! This worked for us. If you like written instructions, this is what I typed up and modified from this video Make sure you know what you're doing before you do this and have the right tools! To level a garage door: Tools: Ladder, garage spring winding bars, wrench (to fit on square nut) Steps roughly as shown in the video. Make sure you know what you’re doing!! Be safe! 1. unplug operator motor (For safety, not shown in video) 2. pull safety release 3. put winding bar into a spring 4. loosen set springs screws and take out a quarter turn 5. put a winding bar into the spring to wedge the spring against the door 6. tighten up the spring’s set screws 7. go to the side *opposite* your floor gap, and tighten the drum’s set screws ⁃ check the cable’s tension on the left afterward 8. go to the side directly above your floor gap, then loosen the drum’s set screws ⁃ the door should shift/settle and close the gap along the floor 9. once the door settles, re-tighten the drum’s set screws 10. loosen the set screws on the garage torsion springs, then put a quarter turn back on spring, then tighten spring’s set screws. If you forget to loosen the set screws first, you will loosen both cables off the drums and have to redo things. (This step was mentioned at the start of the video but not shown in the video.) 11. raise up the door manually and let it go back down to test how it settles to check the gap 12. reattach safety release 13. plug back in the operator motor

Like others have mentioned, this video is prefect and should be the guideline for others who make “DIY” videos. It’s short and right to the point. There’s no nonsense stories, useless talking or “can’t find tools” filming, etc. Nicely done all the way around. 👍

I know this is an older video, but I didn't need it until today. That was straight forward and easy to understand. I appreciate it!

Thank you, this is the best video on the internet for this topic. I followed the instructions exactly and leveled my garage door as much as I could get it (the ground was also slightly uneven).

Excellent video, straightforward, effective and safe!!! I am not much of a handyman but this worked first time for me. Highly recommended.

Thank you, this is the best and most helpful video I have seen yet. 👍

This is exactly what I was looking for, thank you so much!

GREAT JOB! You help lots of folks who believe garage doors are complicated. thank you

This really helped. A great instructional video on how to do something specific to a garage door. Not some guy walking back and forth chewing gum looking over his trifocals to find a tool.

Kyle, thanks for the tip. I had the exact same problem and your instructions were spot on. Thanks again :-)

Kyle you made my day bro, thanks for your video. I replaced the springs recently and got into this issue. This video solved the purpose for me. video is very crisp and clear.

Thanks, had same problem and its a good quick 101 on residential garage door functionality!

Just finished mine. Worked great, only problem I had was removing winding bar due to lack of strength but I got it. Thanks for saving me $100 ridiculous charge my guy wanted.

Really appreciate this video! Worked like a charm!!! I'm also a fulltime KZfaq content creator and your video is definitely up to par! Great job

Thanks! This was just what I needed!!

Love this! Great info, no messing around! My kinda speed Thank you 🙏

This video helped out a lot. When I loosened the bolts on the spring all of the tension popped out suddenly and knocked the wrench out of my hand. I tightened them back up though and used the bars and everything from there worked fine.

Just did my door tonight...perfect fix in 10 minutes. You saved me $$$$$. Thanks

Thanks for posting. Fixed my problem very easily after watching this.

Excellent instructions! Thanks dude.

Thank you,wanted to do this all summer easy adjusting

Thanks for the video Kyle !!

Watched your post,, did what you said, Perfect, You made the the job done easy, Even balanced the door with have a turn ,, Like you suggested . Thank You

Perfect ! Exactly what I needed to know .....thanks!

Thank you. simple and comprehensive explanation.

This truly helped me level my garage door. Thanks!

Thank you very much! Fixed my problem for free abd with ease!

Thank you for uploading this video you are very clear

Great help! Thanks a bunch

Worked really well, thank you sir.

Thanks Kyle! Between this video and your video on how to replace the broken torsion springs, I’ve saved $200 from the quote from the local garage door repair company. Appreciate the insight. Thanks!

Great info and from what I can tell the only one out there that actually has some useful info! Thank uou

Great video and thanks for the instruction. I, like 9to530 didn't get that 1/4 turn of the spring that you did right off in your repair. But after I watched that step again it made sense that way you had tension on your winding bar to hold the bar in place. I"ve been working on this door to make it work real nice as I just installed and opener and then I noticed that door was not level and the cable would actually catch on the door panels when it closed. But this will fix it right up today. Thanks again.

Thanks, best and easiest one I've seen!!

Thanks for posting......Great Video

Man, you solve my garage door problem! Thanks.

Great help - thanks

Took me 5 minutes much appreciated!

Did the trick, thanks Kyle

Thanks for your help and the video!

Spot on! Thank you! I had to Google how/where to get the torsion bars for the spring, so I'll answer that here for anyone else who comes across this video. Answer: Measure the holes at the end of your spring (mine where half an inch). Go to the hardware store and get a 36-inch cold rolled steel rod in the diameter you need. Cut it in half (i.e. w/ hacksaw). Now you have your two torsion bars. I got my rod for about $6. You may want to file/sand the cut edge of the bars.

very educative. Thank you regards

Great showing to adjust garage dood leveling

Thanks for the great video.

I haven't even done this yet but i know its going to resolve my issue now that you explain it. I had a garage door company come out and claim id need a new system so i figured id just get a new seal until i replace everything

Simple! Excellent! Thanks!

Very Very Thanks for this video!!! I have exactly the same problem as you shown. Going to fix :)) now

Thanks , short , clear and to the point. I would wear safety goggles too.

Thank you. You saved me $$$!!!

Thank you so much for this video. Helped greatly.

When you loosen spring and cable drums it is much easier and produces much better results if you hit torsion tube 2" over either way, left of right. Then tighten drums first and spring last. Doing it this way insures your square headed tensioner screws don't fall into the same indents as before. Other than that, nice job Kyle! I been doing doors for 20+ years and I give ya credit bro! Nice!

Thanks for this video manage to easily solve the problem after installing new springs as I had totally no Knowledge about fixing garage doors .Sanjay Kumar

good advise ,to balance the door on ground appreciates thanks

Thank you. You just sa ved me a lot of money and I am much warmer

Thanks, Leveled in 5 minutes

Good explanation, nice music. :)

Awesome. Thanks

Thank you!

Given (at least) 3 different ways to do this on youtube, just did it your way and it worked just fine and took hardly any time. Thanks Kyle.

Well done. I enjoyed it. very helpful.

Thank You!

Outstanding job thank you!! I just subscribe to this channel

Good video, should always mention a reminder about safety whenever loosening either cable (each time)that the spring tension is held fast by the bar or something bad will happen.

You are great and i thank you !!

Great video. My door is in the same situation....gap on one side (I recently had to re-coil my cables). This looks simple enough. what could possibly go wrong!? Thanks.

Looks like a good video but mine is older with the long springs on either side. But I will check both their spring tensions and maybe that will be the adjustment I need.

Never let go of the winding bar while you tighten the set screws, and never wrap your hands around the most dangerous part of the garage door when it's not necessary. You can use that wrench with one hand, one hand always on the bar, the other on the wrench. I can show you a few bad pictures of bad dudes hands all mangled up from springs and winding cones. Also you can level a door without even touching the springs, use a sharpie and mark a small reference line between the cable drum and shaft on the side of the door that is higher. Then carefully use your 8point and slightly loosen the drum set screws till you see your reference mark move apart, often times this is a 1/4" or less. Looks like you went too far, now the left side is smashed down and out of level again...another tip is to never level off the floor, door should be level in the tracks and I even look at the cable spacing at the corners of the top section. If you level off the floor and the floor is crooked, your door will run crooked in the tracks and cause other issues. But hey thanks for making the video, nice to see people trying to help people out, thanks again.

Hi it is very good video

One of my springs broke on my Garage door. Called the repair guy and he replaced the spring. Only after he left did I realize there was about an inch gap on the left hand side. After several calls trying to have him return and fix his shoddy work, I gave up. I did not want to call another service as I felt I already paid for it. So I googled the problem and found your video. I fixed it myself in about 1/2 hour. Great video, thank you so much!

Smart!

First thing I do, is match the notches in the cable drums, ie 7 o clock. eight o clock. That will put the same pull on both drums.

Hey Kyle thanks for your video instructions, I appreciate your professional expertise and the manner in which you demonstrate that. I appreciate also for being down to earth, and not like other/most KZfaqrs who are arrogant and who just make constant condescending digs directed at those people who are just trying to learn something… right, I mean that’s exactly why you make these tutorial videos. You’re a good person I can tell, thank you again

GREAT VIDEO... STUPID BUGS ARE COMING IN. THANK YOU!!

Question: There is a single rod the entire width of the garage door, and the two springs are applying equal upward unwinding torque on the door? When Kyle loosened the set bolt in the left pulley, I wondered what kept the rod from spinning. The one winding bar he used to apply more torque on the right pulley?

Thanks for the Video, Work great and saved me the money from having to call a garage door company out to the house.

How would you level a door with Extension springs?

Can I adjust the drum without touching the spring?

great video, ,my floor in a little unlevel> so I should be able to compensate for that when i install NEW garage door, by adjusting the cables? correct?

Great video! Should you unlatch the door from the opener before starting this procedure??

When I went to Germany I did see Kyle.

Does every on have torsion spring garage door besides me

does the door need to be leveled by a bubble or laser level or should it be tight against the floor even when the floor is not leveled? I am having issues with my door and I really think it's out. of square, some where, but I am not sure if I should make it bubble leveled or tight against my very out-of-level garage floor (concrete has sunk thru the years) thanks for the video, it is great

does it matter which side of spring to hold tension with winding bar?

Awesome video man! Thanks a bunch.

i have a question, i have the same problem that u were showing. i level the door and there no gap on the bottom but when i start to tight the tension spring, some how it make a gap now on both side. so what should i do?

Before this i thought i had to unwind my door. Just leveled my door in 10 minutes.

I got a double one was used more than the other now i can see the gap

I have the same double torsion spring setup but the one on the right side just will NOT go up more than an inch. I was able to adjust the left. Does that mean its binded ? It does not look broken. The bottom foot of my door is very hard to push closed

Thanks for much for being awesome Kyle. Forgive my ignorance but I wanted to ask you, why do you insert the winding bar and keep it under tension against the door top? what would happen if you loosened the drum without the winding rod in place? will that cause the torsion spring to spin the other way or something? I appreciate your help in explaining this part

Thanks but why can't you just adjust the cable wheels without loosening up the springs?

You was able to lift that door so easy manually. Incant do that. Does it mean my springs need adjustment? I've always heard you should be able to lift your door easy

Hi mines is completely off I need to align the rails up against the walls how far away from wheels ?

Hi, I adjusted my springs and it's better although it's not holding at the bottom but it falls smoothly, the problem is when it's going up it really shoots up to the point when the door is horizontal at the top it bounces back and forth due to the spring tension I don't know if that's ideal I don't think it is. I added 3 quarters turns in first place but now removed 1 quarter, the door doesn't hold at the bottom anymore it just falls but when going up when reaching the curve of the track, it goes quick still. What should I do ?

Where do you get the winding bars?

Would this fix bottom fixture bracket griding against the track when almost fully open and when start to come down ? Thsts the problem i have .

i have long cables going back to large springs on either side. the springs are about 5 feet long that sort of dangle length wise across the ceiling. how do i adjust those?

My door is made of heavy wood double door about and the motor burned out I can't even lift it right now I know I have to level the side rails that bolt to wall any help you can give me basically I'm setting it up like it's new now but I also have the old spring kind and I wouldn't know how much wire to buy or how to equally tighten the wires that their even it's really hard to pull down back to the bottom they were really tight I had to cut them out just to let me get at it to fix the rails

i guess it could be a dumb question, but why is it necessary to loosen the spring and put the winding bar if the string is to be tigthened before working on the drum anyway?

How do I get it to be level I know I have to either use a string level or something

What if operator and travel bar aren't level; Out like a 1/4" or so. I just noticed this after trouble shooting and found your Vlog. Thx.