Garage Door Cords Loose

Wind the cable around the pulley if it s loose.

Garage door cords loose.

To fix your garage door cables you ll want to release the tension of the springs by lifting the door. When you reengage the automatic opener the spring will put tension on the cable and tighten them further. Use your hands to wrap the cable back around the pulley so it s taut. 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. 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. Loose cables could be a sign of something more serious. This simple for a garage door technician but is very dangerous if you do not have the proper tools and training.

While you re at it disengage the electricity from your garage door opener if you have an automatic one. Close the garage door. Position a stepladder at the area of the automatic opener. Pull down on the emergency release cord to disconnect the door from the.

You don t want any electrical accidents to happen while you re working on your garage door. This allows you to manually open and close the garage door. Unplug the power cord to the opener. If you need assistance with your garage door repairs contact an experienced repairman or garage door specialist.