Attic Door Spring Broke

An attic stair which is actually more of a ladder is a fairly simple apparatus consisting of a folding series of steps attached to a door.

Attic door spring broke.

In order to get the door to close we have to bend the arm back in as much as we can and hook the spring back over the bracket at the top. If the springs are worn rusted loose or broken the integrity of the entire device is seriously compromised and an immediate repair is necessary. If an attic light is not installed carry a flashlight into the attic. I figure i should replace both of them and.

It s similar to the one shown. On one side the spring always comes off its bracket when the door opens. Pull down the stairs and switch on the attic light. One of mine broke after 37 years.

There are 3 hooks so the spring can be pulled to the best one. The arm on that side looks like it s bent out. The door usually is counterbalanced to the ceiling with folding steel arms and two heavy duty springs.