How To Replace Garage Door Wires That Got Cut

Unplug the operator from its power source to prevent accidental electrocution.

How to replace garage door wires that got cut.

If you re having problems opening or closing your garage door or if you have loose wires hanging down by your garage door you may have a broken garage door cable. To prevent this you need to cut the unbroken cable so the door will lower securing your home until a professional can take a look. Use a compass to make sure it is the right distance between the concrete and the bottom of the door on the highest side. If you find this video useful you can help me by donating it don t matter if it s a small amount.

Transcribe a line across the bottom to show where to cut. Separate the two pieces of wire. Step 1 unplug the garage door opener and clamp the door to the track. Split the two different colored wires apart using a knife split them about 3 4 inches.

A garage door repair technician would replace both cables as a precaution anyway so this won t increase your repair cost. This video will show you a safe and easy way to replace your garage door cables. Check it with a level and add shims until it is level. Use locking pliers or a c clamp to secure the door to the track to keep it from opening when you release the tension on the springs 1 x research sourcestep 2 loosen the set screws while holding each spring with a winding bar.

Position a sturdy ladder to the side of the springs rather than working directly in front of them for safety reasons. Set the bottom piece of the new garage door in place to make sure it conforms to the concrete floor. Note each wire contains two different colored wires. Put on eye.

Disconnect the garage door opener so the door remains closed. If your garage door is stuck open with a broken cable this leaves your home exposed.