Replace Your Garage Door Cables Before You Get Smashed

If your garage door isn't opening as smoothly as it used to and you can see the rust on the cables, have an expert evaluate the opening system before someone gets hurt. The garage door can last 25 years or longer, but the opening system and cables may only last decade, give or take depending on how frequently you use the door.

If the door is creaking and making shrieking noises, you could be running out of time. You don't want the cable to snap and break when someone or something is under it. Here are a few things you consider when having a professional replace your cables.

Check the Opening System

Have the cable repair professional do more than just examine and replace the cables, and have them check the motor and components of the opening system. You may want to change your chain opener out for an option that has a belt, because the belt system is much quieter.

Insulate the Garage

Are the cables rusting because there is too much moisture in the garage? Insulation the exterior walls can help prevent moisture from coming into the space, and it can also help regulate the temperature. Regulating the temperature will help you prevent condensation that can cause rusting, and it will also help with heating and cooling expenses. You can also get a garage door that's insulated, so wind doesn't come through, and keep moisture out of the garage door joints and metal fixtures.  

Add Ventilation

Humidity can cause rust quickly in the summer, so you want to make sure the garage is properly ventilated. This can be done with a ventilation vent, or you may want to use a fan or dehumidifier on hot summer days when the humidity is high. Adding ventilation and keeping the garage dry will also help prevent your vehicle from getting rusty.

If you can notice that your garage door system is getting rusted and the cables don't open the door smoothly, you want to make sure that the cables don't snap while the garage door is moving. You also don't want to get stuck with a vehicle in the garage, because you can't get the door open. A garage door service repair company, like All Seasons Garage Door, can come and replace your cables if they are aged and dangerous, and they can also help you with replacement options if it's time to get a new system.


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