Cables are very important part of the garage door mechanism. Doors lifting is carried out by means of a cables. In our days the most popular is the torsion cables. Also we have garage doors with the extension cables. If your garage door use the extension cables, very important do not forget about safety cables as well. The cables attached to the lower part of the garage door and the drum located above the garage door. Winding the cables onto the drums strictly along the guide channels leads to lifting the door. Wrong installation or damaged cables will result in skewed garage door, damage to the rails and fall down garage Door. So it is very important correct installation or replacement of cables. Capital Garage Door Ottawa’s teams fully equipped and familiar with all kind of cables. We guarantee replacement of broken garage door cable and balancing the door in full volume and in the best way for you.
What happens if a cable breaks?
Your garage door is supported by two cables, one on the left and one on the right. If both cables snap, the door simple will not lift. If one of the cable snap, the door will still and try on the other side. Do not operate your broken garage door till the cables are repaired or replaced.
- The door can become jammed
- The roller mechanism can break
- Cables can whip and cause injury and property damage
What should you do if your cable is about to break?
If you see your garage door cable is fraying, making strange sounds or looking like it is about to break, stop using your door right away. Garage door cables are under a lot of tension and can cause serious injuries if they snap.
If your garage door cable is already broken, do not try and operate your door.
Call us for your broken garage door’s cable replacement. Our same-day service will have your doors functioning safely in a few hours.
