You may think there’s not much to a garage door, but the reality is different. A garage door comprises multiple moving parts that ensure that it works seamlessly and smoothly. One such part is the cables. If the cable breaks or gets frayed, your garage door can run into all sorts of trouble.
First off, let’s understand how the cables work:
Step 1: The spring is connected to the shaft—a long cylindrical piece of metal that is also located right above the garage door.
Step 2: On both sides of this shaft, you have drums that connect the cables from the bottom of the garage door to the shaft.
Step 3: When the garage door opens, the cables are wound around these drums.
Step 4: On the off-chance that these cables get snapped, frayed, or become rusted, the garage door might not lift evenly. Or worse, it may keep one side of the garage door from closing completely.
In the scenario where your garage door cable gets snapped or frayed, what do you do? Should you try to repair it yourself? We’ve got a better alternative. Call our garage door specialists and let them take over.
1. Knowledge is key: The first thing to note is that the cable of your garage door depends on the spring used. You may either have a lift cable or a retaining cable.
2. Regular maintenance is essential: Even though your garage door cable is strong and flexible, it is prone to breaking or damage. This is why you must engage in regular maintenance of your garage door’s springs and cables. Our professionals will thoroughly inspect the cable for you and reveal any problem or breakage as needed.
3. DIY is not a wise option: There can be many reasons why your cable might snap or get frayed. For instance, the cable might be wound around the drum incorrectly. This may be causing your door to get stuck. Or, in some cases, the cable might completely unwind from the drum. In such a scenario, you might have to reconnect it. Another common problem is when the pulleys get worn out. So, without the right expertise and understanding of the root cause, repairing the cable can become challenging.
4. It is risky and unsafe: Finally, fixing a frayed cable is not safe if you don’t have the right expertise, tools, and knowledge. It’s best to call a professional to get the job done right—without damaging the door or risking your safety.
At Penguin Garage Doors, we laser-focus on three things: One, inspecting the door’s performance accurately and comprehensively. Two, identifying the underlying problem or analyzing potential problems before they get out of hand. Three, providing the right solution that is cost-effective and sustainable.
So, don’t risk your home’s exposure and your family’s safety. Get in touch with us and let us tackle your garage door needs from start to finish.
Rin Jo2024-04-10I needed to have my garage pad fixed as well as get an additional garage remote asap and Al helped me out within 24 hours. 100% recommend. Thanks!
Sam Gajjar2024-04-08I had my garage door cable rusted and snapped so had to get it replaced. Al was on time, knew what he was talking about and before starting gave an honest opinion that my door could grt damaged because its around 20 years old. But finally got it fixed. Now for sure when I replace my doors in near future, I go to Al @ Penguin Garage Doors. Thank you Al.
Velja Man2024-03-10Eldad came in when requested and worked really hard to analyze the problem with our old garage door. This was not your typical easy fix situation. He fixed a few things and managed to get the door working again. Very analytical, smart approach and great craftsmanship. Great job!
Damien Wlodarczyk2024-03-07Service was great fast and friendly thank for your professionalism and work.
Anjana Seevaratnam2024-02-26My experience with Al was exceptional. The long lasting garage door issue was solved in a couple of hours by Al. Al even went above and beyond by calling the vendor directly and making sure the fix for the issue was confirmed from a manufacturer end. I highly recommend Al and Penguin Garage for any of your garage door needs!
Hussein Mohamed2024-01-18Outstanding service! Would highly recommend. On time, quick turnaround and great results. Al was great!
Dave Yoon2024-01-13Al Was very professional and efficient fixing broken bottom bracket and loose cable.
Sal Schillaci2024-01-08Al from Penguin Was very prompt, reliable and knowledgeable and replaced my control within 30 minuets Thank you SalSchillaci
Nasim Hazari2024-01-08We needed to get a garage door controller installed. Al was the first to respond to our request. He is very knowledgeable about the products, professional and prompt. I will highly recommed Al and his company.
Billy Boileau2024-01-05Al made an appointment quickly, arrived on time, and charged a fair amount. He is friendly and very knowledgeable. I will definitely call again if I have any other problems.
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