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Question:
I have a 16×7, 200-pound garage door. It’s insulated, with windows, and has tracks with a 12” radius and 4” drums. What is the right spring for my garage door?
Faris O.
Answer:
Based on the information you provided, the right torsion springs for your garage door are a pair of 225 x 1-3/4” x 29”.
I have a 16×7 garage door with windows.
I insulated it with fiberglass rolls R8.
Door is quite and doesn’t make noise and is balanced.
Do I need to replace my springs?
If the door is properly balanced, there is no need to replace the springs. You can test your garage door balance by following the steps in this article.