Garage Door How To Repair A Broken Wire

In this video i have a look at how to repair the.

Garage door how to repair a broken wire.

Note each wire contains two different colored wires. You can get injured in the process if you don t take the necessary safety precautions. Next the thickness of the new cable should be 1 8. If you consider yourself handy with tools and have experience in working on diy projects then replacing your broken garage door cable will be a simple task.

With pliers remove the old cable and replace it with the new. Unplug the operator from its power source to prevent accidental electrocution. The garage door wire cable can come off of the drum pulley spool which can be quite frustrating to repair. Separate the two pieces of wire.

Common signs of a broker garage door cable are tilted door misalignment with the surface and roof make a rattling sound upon opening or if the door falls violently. Fix if you have basic handyman skills. In order to lessen the injury it is better to not open or close a garage door if you suspect the garage cable is broken. Second once your door is closed and the springs are locked down with winding bars you can remove the bottom bracket from the track.

It s better if a cable ends up a little longer than a little shorter. However if you are not then hire a professional garage door repair technician to fix it for you safely.