Garage Door Cords Loose

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Garage door cords loose.

A loose garage door cable is not difficult to deal with but you will need a few key tools to tighten it properly. At the top left and right corners of the garage door frame are pulleys that hold the cables that open the door. When you reengage the automatic opener the spring will put tension on the cable and tighten them further. This simple for a garage door technician but is very dangerous if you do not have the proper tools and training.

If your garage door cables are loose it could be as simple as securing the torsion tube and torsion springs and then rewinding the cables. Loose cables could be a sign of something more serious. Step 1 the door opener should have a rope attached to the garage door mechanism. Unplug the power cord to the opener.

This allows you to manually open and close the garage door. Use your hands to wrap the cable back around the pulley so it s taut. To fix your garage door cables you ll want to release the tension of the springs by lifting the door. Manually move the garage door and return to down position.

Position a stepladder at the area of the automatic opener. If you need assistance with your garage door repairs contact an experienced repairman or garage door specialist. Pull down on the emergency release cord to disconnect the door from the. The emergency release cord disconnects the trolley through attachment point from the opener carriage so that the door can slide along the track without the automated carriage.