Repairing Garage Door Cables

Repairing Garage Door Cables

CAUTION!  Repairing a garage door cable can be dangerous! We recommend utilizing a professional garage door repair company to repair garage door cables due to the potential dangers involved for those not trained.  USE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS AT YOUR OWN RISK.  Overhead Garage Doors does not guarantee or assume ANY risks associated with the use of these instructions. Disengage the door from the automatic opener. Unplug the power to the opener to avoid an accident. Manually open garage door. Use a vise grip to block door on track while cable is fixed so the door does not move. Proceed to
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Avoid Garage Door Repair Frustrations

Avoid Garage Door Repair Frustrations

Avoiding Garage Door Repair Frustrations Garage doors serve an important purpose and are highly sought after from both an aesthetic and a practical aspect. Some of the best neighborhoods in the country have homes that feature garage doors.  Many of them feature multiple doors to accommodate more than one car so that they can be kept out of the elements. However, when garage doors do not work, they can be extremely frustrating. For instance, if your garage door breaks while your car is parked inside the garage,  you will be unable to get it out.  Many times, not only is
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What needs repair on your garage door?

What needs repair on your garage door?

What’s broken on your garage door? The first step in dealing with a broken garage door is identifying what part is actually broken.  Below are some problems you may have with your garage door.  Once the part that is not working properly is identified, then it can be replaced or fixed:  The garage door is stuck. Possible causes are a) a broken extension spring cable, b) a broken torsion spring, c) the track is bent, or d) worn extension spring pulleys.  To fix, identify specific broken part and replace. The garage door is uneven or up on one side. Possible
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