A lot of homeowners favour the do-it-yourself when it
comes to any maintenance & repair job around the house. After all, some
projects can look rather simple when they're explained in a blog or a youtube
video or at an in-person demonstration. Individuals with a DIY mindset may look
forward to the sense of fulfillment that results from getting the job done, and
it can help by saving some money as well.
And to the garage door and opener when attempting to
repair or replace garage door cables?
When a garage door cable breaks down, it's generally because
of one or more of these below-listed reasons:
·
Normal wear & tear
·
Accidental damage to the garage door
·
An object getting stuck in the tracks while
operating the garage door
·
excessive force when opening and closing the
garage door manually
·
No regular maintenance
Once the cable breaks or comes off the drum, the garage
door usually stops working – it gets misaligned and, therefore, won't open nor
close. This can be both hazardous and will bring a productive day to a complete
halt.
DIY is Just A Bad Idea, in this case, the cables
are connected either to the extension springs or the torsion tube, which under
a great deal of tension.
In inexperienced hands, this can cause severe damage
and injure and even kill.
Before attempting a DIY repair on garage door cables, a
counterbalance spring unload is required.
Then the garage door wires have to be inspected for
rust, damage and fraying.
Reinstalling the cables on pull drums and securing them
in the right place.
After completing these steps, The counterbalance system
has to re-tensioned.
make sure the garage door is balanced correctly,
lubricate the hardware
This task requires special tools and the knowledge and
experience to complete this repair successfully with all limbs.
We will save you time, money and your health.
Call 204-400-2127 today for same-day outstanding garage
door service.
Besides garage door cable repair, we repair torsion and
extension springs and install garage doors.