Broken Garage Spring Replacement (DIY Guide)

Learn how to remove a damaged, broken or old torsion spring. Step-by-step walk through on how to remove and replace a broken garage spring. Call your local handyman for an estimate and observe the saving you could potential be pocketing. Take that first step in becoming your own DIY tech.
Brand: "Wayne Dalton Product- Torque Master Plus"
Tools needed for today's episode:
1- 16mm wrench
1- 13mm socket
1- 11mm socket
1- Ratchet
1- Flathead Screwdriver
1- Pliers
****Safety Wear- Glasses & Gloves****
Material/ Products:
1- Replacement Spring @ www.door-parts.com
Disclaimer:
"Always use safe practices and observe environmental surrounding before conducting any repair and or modification. This is an informational video and should not be taken as a professional recommendation. Home Shop assumes no liability or responsibility for any and all damages of property or self during the making of this video. It is recommended that research on repairs be conducted prior to engaging on any repair project. Improper use of tools and or equipment viewed under this informational video may result in injury and is the sole responsibility of the user(s). As always, consult a professional if you encounter additional issues, as this video is intended for observational proposes."

[@anthonyd4029]

save me lots of money doing it myself easy step by step thanks. 😁

[@johmac30]

It is a good real life video showing a regular homeowner, although you said you "usually" use a screwdriver to remove the spring at the bottom of the door???, replacing a garage door spring. BUT I agree that you should be using the box end of that combination wrench to adjust the spring tension if that is the only tool that you have. Looks like you downloaded the Wayne Dalton set of instructions and I am pretty sure that it says in there to use a ratchet with a 3" extension and a 5/8" socket for that job.
It is also important to note all of the fasteners that you were required to tighten or loosen on this job are in inches. If you use metric wrenches to loosen or tighten inch nuts and bolts you are not getting the correct fit so there can be a greater danger of the wrench slipping.
Otherwise, it is a really good video and I appreciate your effort. Thank you.

[@mehdi080607]

Hi, what would you suggest if the cable is stuck and the torquemaster plus cannot release tension. The door won't open. Is it safe to cut the cable while it has tension? Wouldn't the drum keep the spring from unloading its stored energy?

[@mllyrike186]

did you have to know the weight of the door in order to get the right spring for the door?

[@sabresys45]

Man you're really taking a chance using an open end wrench on that....you should definitely be using a ratchet with a 5/8 socket, or at least use the box end of the combo wrench, you are asking for a mishap using the open end.....(it's kind of ironic you talk about "improper use of tools in your disclaimer lol)

[@bills6946]

Torque Master is the worst system ever designed. The plastic gears will go in 5 or 6 years. Replace it with a pair of heavy cycle torsion springs and tube