How to Maintain Garage Door Cables

Garage doors produced lately are made to last. Top brands are designed to be strong, flexible, and durable enough to last an extended period of time. However, you cannot say the same for the moving parts, especially the cables. How much wear and tear they have to deal with on a regular basis depends on the type of spring system that’s installed on your unit. To determine how often you will need garage door cable repair, you must first understand what kind of system your cables work with – a torsion spring system or an extension spring system.

Different spring systems work out the cables differently

Although the torsion spring system has been identified as more efficient for the cable run, it will still require a regular inspection so you will be able to spot an early sign of damage. It does not need much maintenance but just like every other moving garage door parts, it requires attention over a period of time.

Our repair experts advise that you subject your spring system, tracks, garage door rollers, and panels to a maintenance routine that includes cleaning and lubricating to keep them from causing difficulty to one another and to your cable as well. When you perform an inspection, it is important to know what signs you should keep watch on.

In terms of garage door cables, you have to watch out for frayed portions or kinks. Cables that are smooth function well. If there is a part that’s frayed, make sure to look for the possible cause. A protrusion along the tracks or the cable path is the usual suspect. If you will correct it, the problem can be resolved as well. Also, you must remember not to put too much lubrication on your cables. Heavy lubricants could cause dirt and debris to accumulate.