If you’ve observed that your garage’s overhead door has become less stable on its tracks or feels more difficult to lift than before, you may be correct. As doors age, their rollers and hinges will become loose. Lubricating the moving parts may provide temporary relief, but ultimately you will need to replace the defective door hardware. Consult a Cable repair specialist if problems emerge.

There are typically three basic types of hinges in use. Your door is held in place by two roller brackets, one at the top and one at the bottom. These roller brackets, unlike the hinges described above, allow the door to slide horizontally.

In addition, a projecting peg connects the spring Cable repair to the bottom roller bracket.

When the door is opened, the top bracket protrudes more from the door than the other rollers. As a result, the door may follow the curved segment of the track without binding quickly and effortlessly. Before you continue, a word of warning. The bottom bracket can only be removed if the door is open and the lift wire and spring are detached. When cable repair specialists separate the wire from the bottom roller bracket while the door is closed, the spring unpredictably rewinds, posing a significant risk of damage.

Release the C-clamps and open the door completely.

This procedure will relieve all lift spring tension. Typically, the “weight” of your door springs is spray-painted on one end, making them easy to identify. You can view a list of colours, including red, yellow, white, etc. Each colour corresponds to a certain door weight and must be utilised properly. Due to their immense weight, wooden doors often feature the largest available spring. Professionals in the cable repair industry use aluminium for the doors, the lightest feasible springs, and other lightweight materials.

Remove the cable and spring from the hinge side of the door.

Examine the cable pulley for any cracks or evidence of wear. The cable, pulley, and spring must be reinstalled precisely as they were removed. Check the one you have not yet removed if you are uncertain. After replacing the springs, the door should be repeatedly rolled open and closed while more grease is poured to the tracks.