What Should I Do When My Garage Door Cable Breaks?
Q: What should I do if my garage door cable breaks?
A: It’s not uncommon to find doors with broken cables. A big percentage of non-operational doors is linked to broken cables. It’s somewhat expected, as the function of cables is to hold the doors in place and allow them to open, which could fail over time.
You’ll find that almost all garage doors have either lifting cables or retaining cables. Doors with torsion springs use lifting cables. In this case, the cables are attached to the bottom side of the door. On the other hand, doors with vertical extension springs use retaining cables.
So you might be wondering a few questions; and we have answers for you:
Why do they break down over time?
There are several possible reasons for the breakage. Here’s a list of the common reasons that could cause the cables to break:
1. Rust, which can eat up the cable
2. If it gets completely unwound
3. Metal fatigue that can happen with old cables
4. When flayed cables are snagged
5. If they’re incorrectly wound
Can I go ahead and open my garage door with broken cables?
It wouldn’t be a brilliant idea to open garage doors with broken cables. If you try to move it, it might whip, which is dangerous. It can cause injuries to the person operating the door - and those surrounding it. The best way to deal with your broken cables is to contact a professional specializing in garage doors. They will repair it, and you can use the door as usual.
My door has a broken cable; how do I lower it?
We wouldn’t encourage you to lower the door when the cable is broken. It’s unsafe, and you may get injured. It would be best if you contact an experienced professional to fix it. In the meantime, you can close the inner door and leave the door with the broken cable untouched. If you have some old sheets or blankets, you might want to carefully place them on the open door frame to cover it in the meantime.
How important is it to seek an experienced professional to repair the cable?
Safety should always come first. Broken cables are life-threatening, and you should respect the seriousness of the situation. It’s not unusual for people to get injured while trying to open or fix a garage door. This shouldn’t be the case, as there are experienced professionals who can come to your rescue.
Looking for a reputable professional to help you with your broken doors? Garage Door Canada is here to help you!