On one side the spring always comes off its bracket when the door opens.
Attic door spring broke.
It s similar to the one shown.
Ask the assistant to lift the steps and close the stairs.
One of mine broke after 37 years.
I figure i should replace both of them and.
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.
There are 3 hooks so the spring can be pulled to the best one.
The door usually is counterbalanced to the ceiling with folding steel arms and two heavy duty springs.
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.
If the springs are worn rusted loose or broken the integrity of the entire device is seriously compromised and an immediate repair is necessary.
Pull down the stairs and switch on the attic light.