Garage Door Safety Guide
Margaret Stone · Safety & Systems
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Safety & Systems Editor. Margaret covers the parts of the door that can hurt you — springs, cables, bottom brackets — and what the safety interlocks do when they work.
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I've spent years in the field watching these systems break down. Today, we're looking at what actually makes your garage door move and why caution is your best tool. It starts with the springs and cables. They're under immense tension, doing the heavy lifting for your door every single day. If your door isn't balanced, the motor works twice as hard. A simple manual balance test can tell you if your system is struggling. Rollers wear out, tracks get misaligned. These are the early warning signs of a total system failure waiting to happen. But here's where you stop. High tension springs and cables are volatile. One wrong move can lead to a catastrophic injury. If it involves the springs, the bottom brackets, or the lift cables, you don't DIY it. You call a professional technician. Your garage door is likely the largest moving object in your home. Treat it with respect. Stay cautious.
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