Garage door not setting on floor

[TechLauren]

I leveled and balanced my garage door following some of these videos after replacing the bottom weather seal but, although the door is perfect and seals nice on the floor while I'm working on it, as soon as I tighten the set screws on the spring and remove the winding bar, it lifts the door about 3/4" in the closed position leaving a bottom gap on both sides and the middle is barley touching.


I've tried pushing the spring out so the coils aren't touching and and tightening it down and that didn't work so I let it go back but it's the same no matter what. I just went out there and felt the spring and I'm able to move it around it's not all solid and bound up on itself.


The door did close on the thin, dry old bottom strip so it's nothing to do with the permanent brackets.

I've been working on this for a week now and all crap is blowing in the garage.

PLEASE HELP!

There must be something weird I'm doing when I tighten the set screw on the spring that adds this tension. I even tried leaving the cables on both sides pretty loosey goosey before tightening the set screws on the spring but the cables are still so tight after and the door is still up a bit.

This has nothing to do with the opener. The opener is already set to push down all the way and I can't even push this door down by stepping on it. The only way I can get it on the floor is to put a winding bar in and take the set screws on the spring! Then is sits nice on the floor.

[FatimaandAhmed]

Hi!

It sounds like you're dealing with a tricky situation with your garage door. If your door lifts when you tighten the springs, it could mean the springs are too tight or not adjusted properly. One thing you might try is loosening the cables a bit before you adjust the springs, as overly tight cables can cause issues. Also, double-check that the springs are centered and that the door tracks are perfectly aligned, as misalignment there can prevent the door from closing properly. Since you've already replaced the bottom weather seal, make sure it's installed correctly and isn’t adding extra resistance. Sometimes, a new seal can be thicker or stiffer, which might affect how the door sits. If after all these adjustments you’re still having trouble, it might be worth reaching out to a professional. Garage door springs can be tricky and a pro can help ensure everything is balanced and working smoothly, plus it’s safer than risking further issues or injury.