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Garage Door Cables and Repairs
Garage Door Cones and Cables
We have a large selection of Cones and Cables for all UK Garage Doors
Henderson, Merlin, Garador, Cardale, Wessex, King, Westland, Marley, Apex, Wickes
Garage Door Repairs
In these tough economic times, maintenance and refurbishment makes far more sense than replacement.
Most improvements or refurbishments on houses and gardens end up costing far more than was originally expected.
By trying to do as much of the work yourself within your capabilities is going to help at times like these.
Garage doors for example are items that if working properly are marvellous and can add to a properties aesthetics and value.
We all take for granted the opening and closing of the garage door on a day to day basis, usually with very little though as to any routine maintenance!
So imagine the horror when the cables, rollers spindles, springs or even the garage door handle breaks and you are left unable to gain access to your car, motorcycle, freezer or garden equipment!
An old garage door can look shabby and make the whole property look less desirable especially when it comes to selling a property. A well looked after garage door in good decorative order is all part of the external appeal of a house. Routine maintenance of oiling all moving parts can prolong the life of any garage door, especially if near to the coast. (salt erosion)
The cables and cones or even the springs are the main components on garage doors that do tend to need replacing first usually due to wear and tear or damage, if fitted correctly and with routine maintenance there is no reason the running parts should not last average 20 years or more!!
The cables and springs can often be easily and cost effectively replaced.
Never try to repair a broken cable or garage door spring!
Please see our Fitting Instructions and Technical Guides: Fitting Instructions
Most garage door repairs can be carried out with relative ease, and at the same time saving you money!!
If changing garage door cables yourself, there are some important points to follow:
1. Read carefully any Instructions that are available for your door
2. Always replace both cables/wires at the same time
3. Always replace both or all garage door springs at the same time!
4. Make sure that you have the correct tools available to enable you to complete the job
5. Make sure that you have the correct garage door parts for the repair.
(If you are replacing the garage door cables, please also check the roller spindles for wear, as this is a good time to also replace them)
6. Always oil all moving parts.
Do you require help to identify the make of your garage door?
Q: How do I find out the make / model of my Garage Door?
A: 1. Firstly look on the garage door handle, this usually gives you the manufacturers name, ie, Henderson, Cardale, Garador etc.
2. If there is no name on the lock, then look inside the garage, usually on the inside of the garage door there is a manufacturers lable, ie, Wessex, Marley, Westland etc
3. If you still cannot find any name or manufacturers labels on the garage door, you can take a photo of the garage door lock / handle inside and out and then e-mail the photo to me and I will try to identify the garage door for you! 
All jpeg photos can be sent to: richard@garagedoor-repairs.co.uk
Alternatively you can send a photo to my Mobile Tel No: 07734 778053.
Please make sure all photos that are sent are:
Clear and Bright!
Of the part you are needing! ie, Garage door lock, roller spindles.
Inside and outside garage door photos help!
Please reduce size of photo if possible!
Q: How do I change / replace my Garage Door Cables?
A: Changing your garage door cables can be relatively easy if you first,
1. Read carefully any Instructions that are available for your door
2. Always replace both cables/wires at the same time
3. Make sure that you have the correct tools available to enable you to complete the job
4. Make sure that you have the correct Garage Door Parts for the Repair.
(If you are replacing the cables, please also check the Roller Spindles for wear, as this is a good time to also replace them)
5. Always oil all moving parts!
For all help on Garage Door Repairs please look at our Fitting Instructions
If you require any further help please e-mail your questions to me at richard@garagedoor-repairs.co.uk
I will be glad to assist you.
GDS UK Garage Door Spares LTD Company Registration No: 7222652 Vat No: 934 6857 83
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