If you are interested in turning your garage into a room, you will need to remove the garage door first. You can take the door out using these instructions. It is important to note that you will need someone to help you with this project. It is not a one-person job.
1. How to Take Apart Your Old Garage Door
In order to take apart the old garage door, you will need to get together this list of tools:
- Hammer
- Pliers
- 2 clamps
- Socket wrenches
- A wrench that adjusts
- Pry bar
- Screwdriver (determine if you need a flathead or Phillips head screwdriver)
- Someone to help you
- Ladder
These are the tools you will need to take apart your garage door. Check your owners’ manual to see if they have any tips on removal for your make or model. These are general instructions, but you might need to make adjustments.
2. Determine Which Type of Garage Door Spring You Have
One of the reasons we do not suggest homeowners do their own garage door maintenance is on account of the springs. The springs are designed to wind up and hold tension. That means, when the tension is broken, it can cause the door to fall or the spring to shoot off of the bar.
There are two types of springs: torsion and extension. The torsion springs are located right above the door and attached to a header. The extension springs are located above the tracks on both sides.
This is very important, if you have torsion springs, please call us right away. These are the types of springs that can fatally harm you. We can come out and remove the springs without a problem.
3. Disconnect The Opener From the Ceiling
If you have a screw drive or belt drive opener, it will be located in the center of the garage on the ceiling. It is plugged into an outlet above your garage door. Go ahead and unplug it to cut the power.
4. Pull the Emergency Release and Remove the Opener
The emergency release cord usually hangs from the opener and has a red handle. Pull the cord to disconnect the door from the trolley. Once you have done that, you can remove the garage door opener. You will need to unscrew all of the bolts to take it down. This is where a helper will come in handy.
5. Remove the Springs
In order to take down your extension springs, you will need to raise the door and hold the door to the tracks with the 2 clamps. This is an important step because it will hold the door in place when you remove the springs. Then you can take the springs off.
6. Take Down the Pulley Assembly
You will need to remove the pulley assembly once the springs are taken off. Then, close the door all of the way in order to disassemble each panel. You will need to have 1 or 2 people help you with this. Remove the clamps and then gently lower the door.
7. Take Apart the Brackets
Working from the top of the door to the bottom, you will need to remove the brackets that are holding the door together. Take off each panel as you go down and set it aside.
8. Remove Door Jambs
Use your hammer and pry bar to remove the door jamb altogether. This will allow you to close up the hole to make a wall.
Call Us To Help You
If you are hesitant about doing this project, then give us a call. We will send a technician to your house to evaluate your project. They can help you take down the old door so that you can turn your garage into another room.
