Garage Door Cable Repair

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Garage Door Cable Repair Services in Las Vegas

A garage door cable is a small yet crucial component of your garage door system. These cables work in tandem with the torsion springs to ensure smooth operation, preventing the springs from binding up. If you’re experiencing difficulty opening or closing your garage door, the issue may not be with the opener alone—it could be a loose or broken cable. Knowing how to address a garage door cable issue can save you time, money, and frustration.

Can You Repair a Garage Door Cable Yourself?

Repairing a garage door cable can be challenging, particularly if you’re dealing with certain types of cables. Cables made of polyester or polypropylene, for example, are more difficult to repair. Steel cables, while more durable and malleable, can also be tricky to handle. To prevent further damage, it’s best to minimize the use of your garage door if you suspect a cable issue. Installing a safety device like a breakaway kit can help ensure you can still operate the door in emergencies.

However, if you’re unsure about your skills or the type of cable involved, it’s always best to seek professional assistance from an Open Sesame technician.

How Long Should a Garage Door Cable Last?

The lifespan of a garage door cable depends largely on the frequency of use. High-cycle cables are designed to last between 10,000 to 15,000 cycles, which translates to approximately 8 to 15 years, depending on how often you use your garage door. Regular maintenance can help extend the life of your cables. In regions with extreme weather conditions, it’s advisable to replace your cables every three to five years. In milder climates, they may last around seven to ten years.

What Causes Garage Door Cables to Break?

Garage door cables can break due to several factors, including age, corrosion, and general wear and tear. When a cable snaps or becomes loose, it loses the tension necessary to open and close your door effectively.

What Happens If a Garage Door Cable Breaks?

A broken garage door cable can lead to a range of issues. You may find it difficult or impossible to operate your garage door, or it may move sluggishly or inconsistently. If you’re having trouble getting your door to open or close, a broken cable could very likely be the cause.

How Do You Open a Garage Door With a Broken Cable?

If a cable is broken, the first step is to ensure that all other cables and springs are intact. However, if a spring or cable is damaged, it’s safer to call a professional rather than attempting to fix it yourself. Additionally, if the garage door has sustained any other damage, do not proceed with opening or closing it on your own.

Garage door cables are essential for the operation of your garage door. Without functioning cables, you may be unable to enter or exit your home through the garage. For expert assistance and a reliable estimate, contact us at Open Sesame today!

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Repair Bent Garage Door Panels

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Bent Garage Door Panels

If you use your garage every day or a few times a week, then once in a while, you will be faced with issues related to bent, misaligned, or damaged garage door panels. Using your garage door in such situations may prove impossible, and getting the problem fixed may require special equipment and expertise.

Homeowners are advised against DIY repairs to avoid causing even more damage to their garage doors. Always let a professional do the work. It may be costlier, but it guarantees you are covered in case something goes wrong and additional repairs are required.

All our experts are trained and insured and have undergone background checks. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us regardless of the nature of the bend. There is always a way around whatever garage door issue you have. It may require mechanically straightening the panels or replacing the panels altogether. For extensive bends, the entire garage door may need to be repaired or, in extreme cases, replaced. If the door won’t open because of the bend, take an Uber to work and then call us. We offer emergency garage door repair services in Las Vegas, and are available 24/7 for quick repairs.

We understand that emergencies can result from a myriad of factors and at any time, without warning. Issues may arise from insufficient lubrication of rollers, broken drum connections, decayed jamb, broken cable, fatigue on the panels, etc. Continuing to use damaged tracks is likely to lead to more damage to the door, potentially increasing the repair costs and injury risks.

Repairing and replacing damaged panels can be anything between easy and extremely complicated. Our technicians will perform a casual diagnosis to establish the cause and extent of the bend or damage before getting on with the repair. You will be provided with a range of solutions to choose from together with the pros and cons of each. You will also be given a cost estimate for both acquiring the required materials, if necessary, and labor. Usually, we come with our materials, so you don’t have to go through the hassle of obtaining and transporting them yourself.

Note that we provide warranties for our products and services. This means that if the same problem reoccurs within a given time-frame, our technicians will come over and fix it for free.