If your garage door isn’t working as well as it used to, the cables may be to blame. In this blog post, we will show you how to adjust the cables on your garage door for optimal performance. Keep in mind that these instructions are for a standard torsion spring system – if you have a different type of system, please consult your owner’s manual or a professional technician.
Types of garage door cables
There are two types of garage door cables – extension and torsion. Extension cables are the most common type, and they run from the bottom roller brackets to the bottom of the garage door tracks on each side. Torsion cables are less common, and they run from the torsion springs (located above the garage door) to the brackets that support the garage door tracks.
If your garage door isn’t working properly, it’s likely that one or both of these cables has come loose. In this blog post, we’ll show you how to adjust extension and torsion cables.
Checking the cables
First, you’ll need to visually inspect the cables to see if they’re loose. If they are, you’ll need to adjust them. To do this, follow these steps:
– Open the garage door and prop it open with a sturdy object.
– Inspect the cables on both sides of the door. Are they loose? If so, you’ll need to adjust them.
– If the cables are not loose, inspect the tracks. Are they bent or damaged in any way? If so, you’ll need to repair or replace them.
Tightening extension cables
If your extension cables are loose, you can tighten them by following these steps:
– Close the garage door and remove the object that you used to prop it open.
– Locate the adjustment nuts on the bottom brackets. These are usually located on the inside of the garage, near the floor.
– Use a wrench to turn the adjustment nut clockwise until it is tight. Repeat this process on both sides of the door.
Cable Adjustment
Extension Cable Adjustment
If your extension cables have come loose, you’ll need to adjust them so that they’re tight against the bottom roller brackets. To do this, first, loosen the nuts that secure the cables to the brackets. Next, use a screwdriver or pliers to turn the adjusting screws located on the brackets. As you turn the screws, keep an eye on the cables – you want them to be tight against the brackets, but not so tight that they’re binding. Once the cables are adjusted, tighten the nuts to secure them in place.
Torsion Cable Adjustment
If your torsion cables have come loose, you’ll need to adjust them so that they’re tight against the torsion springs. To do this, first, loosen the nuts that secure the cables to the springs. Next, use a screwdriver or pliers to turn the adjusting screws located on the springs. As you turn the screws, keep an eye on the cables – you want them to be tight against the springs, but not so tight that they’re binding. Once the cables are adjusted, tighten the nuts to secure them in place.
After you’ve adjusted the cables, test your garage door to see if it’s working properly. If it still isn’t working the way it should, consult a professional technician for further assistance. Garage door cables are under a lot of tension, so it’s important to adjust them carefully to avoid injury.
How cables work on garage door
The cables on your garage door play an important role in how the door opens and closes. There are two types of cables – extension and torsion. Extension cables are the most common type, and they run from the bottom roller brackets to the bottom of the garage door tracks on each side. Torsion cables are less common, and they run from the torsion springs (located above the garage door) to the brackets that support the garage door tracks.
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