Can I convert automatic (genie) garage door opener from tortion springs to extention springs system-possible?

Question

Can I convert automatic (genie) garage door opener from tortion springs to extention springs system-possible?

Answer 1

First of all, the genie garage door operator has nothing to do with the door.  Operators are just an accessory to your door, designed to open and close an object.  Your door has a manufacturer, typically stamped along the outside of one of the sections.

Yes you can change your door from a torsion spring to an extension spring door, but you are going to need a lot of parts.  A torsion spring operated door when balanced correctly works better than an extension sprung door, and is easier on your motor operator.  When you go to an extension spring door it has independent springing so it may not open level.

Also when adjusting or removing torsion springs please use a professional, it can be very dangerous and is not recommended for a homeowner.

We get a lot of requests to take an extension spring door and convert it into a torsion sprung door, and not the other way around.  Please consider all the benefits of a torsion spring door before doing the conversion.