The door usually is counterbalanced to the ceiling with folding steel arms and two heavy duty springs.
Attic door springs replacement.
Replacing the springs is easier with the help of an assistant.
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 you are replacing the attic stairs unscrew the springs.
Then unscrew the spring on the attic floor joist.
If an attic light is not installed carry a flashlight into the attic.
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.
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Clean around the area where the new spring will be fitted and then bring up the new spring.
Repairing an attic ladder spring is simple.