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Default Garage door - stuck open :(

"Man at B&Q" wrote in message
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On Mar 31, 9:21 am, Matty F wrote:
On Mar 30, 1:07 am, Nozza wrote:

Now I can't close the garage door. It gets nearly to the floor - about
15 cms away - and is sticking out a little bit. Have tried pushing it
back up and trying again. Noticed theres a bit of dangly wire on the
left side, and the wire on the right is taught and now theres none on
the "rolly bit" at the top.


Such doors can be very dangerous if you undo the wrong bolt. It's not
a job for the average DIYer.


So how are you supposed to progress from being "average" if you're not
to tackle slightly "above average" jobs?

As has been said, it's a relatively easy and safe job if you use the
correct replacement parts, tools and follow the instructions.

MBQ

As I said previously, having done it myself, it's scary but if you are
sensible and follow the rules it's perfectly safe.

I agree with MBQ, there are few jobs which I wouldn't tackle because they
scared me. Let's face it if a "professional" can do it then it can be done
safely. IMO don't do jobs which take lots of practice, expensive kit which
can't be hired or which you simply don't enjoy and can afford to have done
for you.