I just had my garage door adjusted. It seemed that the technician was very aggressive in tightening the springs - 36 quarter turns. So tight that the new position was 3" shorter than the previous setting. He also tightened the bolts that attach the spring to the rod well beyond what seemed necessary ( I viewed a video that said to not overtighten them as it distorts the rod.)
Never use them as an example not only did they doit the most dangerous way I no it took ten times longer than it should have hire a pro when it comes to garage doors they are dangerous
What if it's stuck down from the outside? It's off track one cable came off. Can you on the side cut engaged cable to release the door to even out. Can't do it from inside have no access from home. It's a condominium garage. It's manual with a key not a motor. Can I enter along side slit and cut the cable that's attached to open the door to repair. Than you! Also how much will this cost estimate me if I can't do it myself? 😢 I can see that one cable is not on. Can I cut the other to even and open??? 🙏🏾
Yes, the tension spring should generally be centered above the garage door to ensure even distribution of weight and proper functioning. If the cable broke on one side, it can cause the tension to shift and the spring to move out of alignment.
@@BigHomie030clamp right side of garage door just a bit higher than the left side. This will allow you to rewrap the cable that came off the drum. You should have just enough slack using this method. Will save you a ton of time as well.
By far one of the best explanations of a diy I have ever came across.
Great video despite others objections.
Amazingly explained. Thank you so much.
I just had my garage door adjusted. It seemed that the technician was very aggressive in tightening the springs - 36 quarter turns. So tight that the new position was 3" shorter than the previous setting. He also tightened the bolts that attach the spring to the rod well beyond what seemed necessary ( I viewed a video that said to not overtighten them as it distorts the rod.)
Thanks for these videos. Straightforward and easy to understand and follow.
Never use them as an example not only did they doit the most dangerous way I no it took ten times longer than it should have hire a pro when it comes to garage doors they are dangerous
@Realworldview Not true. I found this video and fixed my problem in 15 minutes. Plus, it saved hundreds of dollars. These videos are great.
Glad it was helpful!
Any update on him breaking his leg for standing on that little stepping stool like that? How’s he doing? Good I hope.
😂I can’t believe how this kid is standing on that little step stool 🤦♂️ I just noticed it. His making the ladder more dangerous then the actual job
Really good explanation thanks
What if it's stuck down from the outside? It's off track one cable came off. Can you on the side cut engaged cable to release the door to even out. Can't do it from inside have no access from home. It's a condominium garage. It's manual with a key not a motor. Can I enter along side slit and cut the cable that's attached to open the door to repair. Than you! Also how much will this cost estimate me if I can't do it myself? 😢 I can see that one cable is not on. Can I cut the other to even and open??? 🙏🏾
So the tension part should be in the middle of the door? My cable busted on one side and the tension part is all the way to one side.
Yes, the tension spring should generally be centered above the garage door to ensure even distribution of weight and proper functioning. If the cable broke on one side, it can cause the tension to shift and the spring to move out of alignment.
You didn’t count the number of turns when you put tension on the springs using both winding rods and counting number of 1/4 turns.
Hahaha he called a bottom bracket a drum
Does not work and DANGEROUS! Only bends the garage door guiders and will cost you $3000 instead of $500
So what does work? Since you seem to know
@@BigHomie030clamp right side of garage door just a bit higher than the left side. This will allow you to rewrap the cable that came off the drum. You should have just enough slack using this method. Will save you a ton of time as well.
get a better step ladder safety first