TL;DR
A door balance test is the garage-door safety check performed by pulling the opener's release cord and raising the door by hand to waist height: a properly balanced door floats there, while one that slams down or flies up has springs out of adjustment. Balance is the foundation of the whole system, since an opener dragging an unbalanced door strains its motor, gear, and rail and can mask a spring nearing failure.
What it means
A door balance test is the garage-door safety check performed by pulling the opener's release cord and raising the door by hand to waist height: a properly balanced door floats there, while one that slams down or flies up has springs out of adjustment. Balance is the foundation of the whole system, since an opener dragging an unbalanced door strains its motor, gear, and rail and can mask a spring nearing failure. Technicians run it during every tune-up, and homeowners can do it safely themselves as long as fingers stay clear of hinges and track.
Where it sits in the glossary
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