DIYbanter - View Single Post - Garage Door Does Not Stay Up When Manually Opened Fully

Jeff Wisnia

wrote:
11-10-06, 9:48am
-Thanks Larry. I appreciate the help
-that is exactly what i thought i needed to get done
-i have not found anyone yet who would do it for me
-couple of people i called, told me that they would be intrested in
coming if i need to replace the door and not simply adjust it

Like Larry said, if your door uses extension springs (one on each side,
running along the tracks.) it's pretty easy to shorten the cables.

Just disconnect the door from the opener and have one person hold it
fully upward while another places a C-clamp or even a psir of Vise-Grip
pliers on one of the tracks next to a roller wheel to keep the door up
there.

The cables should be noticeably slack then, and what you have to do is
detach the ends of both cables where they are connected near the top of
the door opening on each side, reattaching them so they are each a few
inches shorter. You'll probably find that the cable attachment is just a
"tie" which you can easily undo and remake.

If your door uses a torsion spring(s) located across the top of the door
opening, then don't be an angel and rush in where wise men dare to
tread, keep looking for a door company who can come out and adjust it.
You probably don't have the tools and knowledge to take on what could be
a dangerous job.

Good Luck,

Jeff
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Jeffry Wisnia
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