Same scenario just happened to my garage. Used your vice grip strategy to straighten the garage door and rewired the line. Worked perfectly! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Who would of known a vice grip can be the key to the repair lol. Thanks again!!!
Jesse, I like it when you start a video out with, "ok guys, what should we do." It makes me think about how I will tackle this job and then see, by your instruction, how close I am to being correct...thanks! J.R. & Amy
Man just found ya they are a pain in my . But absolutely necessary I've been in construction all my life 50 years and I learned along time ago leave them alone 1 cracked rib helper removed the bolt I told him not to. Thanks for sharing
No problem. Thank you for the engagement. This garage door stuff is easy and cakewalk once you learn it. But I guess that's with anything right! Most things are easier when you know what your doing.
Very informative and to the point. I’ve always been fascinated with the whole door installation process and big beautiful garage doors. I’ve dabbled in a few projects similar to your profession but mainly limited to a few dog and cat doors for my kitchen and sisters sunroom. I’m out towards the San Antonio area if you know anyone who’s hiring. I’m a vet and Ive only got one leg but I’m very mobile for my condition. It would probably look pretty patriotic having someone like me on a crew. Nice work though.
Man maybe I could have you ride along and get some time together etc. And maybe get some pics together etc. You want to be on my "not-yet famous youtube channel?" lol
Good to see you bro! I kind of liked it when you asked “So what would be the next safest thing to do”? Sort of interactive training session and I’ll pause to think. Pretty cool. Hope your shoulder feels better soon! Stay safe!
yes sir, that you for staying on the comments. This dialogue is what gonna grow this thing eventually! Shoulder still giving me fits and its frustrating. I do not at all like being hindered. I’ll try that interacting a little more.
I guess my question that I didn't really hear you address because the cables look like they were already off as to straighten the door do you automatically have to loosen both cables first because ours is under so much tension
If im just starting and have a limited budget, how would you do your very first advertisement? Google, yelp, nextdoor, sign on your truck, something else?
Thanks for sharing this useful stuff. I had the same problem as car ran into door while its not completely lifted. Bottom park of door got dent and cables came off. The repair person added a steel rod for support in bottom part and fixed with new cable, wheels.He took less than 2 hrs for inspection and fix. Charged $700. Do you think its reasonable price.
You are a good and honest tradesman. Im in the GD trade and have watched another channel and that guy is all about speed and money and rips people off. Thank you for being honorable
Nice…. Soooo does all rollers have to be the same length? My door looks like some of the rollers should be in a little further and my left side is raised, making my door uneven. The long spring in the middle is the way to make it even right? I have had a repairman come and it seems like they didn’t truly fix my problem… also my drum springs seem to be kinked on the right side.
no they don’t necessarily have to be all equal, i guess technically speaking. If your door is uneven you need to vise grip the torsion spring tube up and down so it cant move at all and then whatever side is raised, loosen the set screws on the drums and let the door fall to the ground even. Don’t let the cables just come completely slack though and once the door is even then make sure a little tension is on the cables and tighten the set screws back, release your vice grips and bam its a wrap!
This is my first time watching your video, and I enjoyed watching it. I respect your work ethic, you do want you need to do to make sure the repair is done right. I want to learn how to repair garage doors. Where did you receive your training to learn how to repair garage doors? Also, any advice for someone such as myself looking to start a career in garage door repair will be appreciated. Keep up the GREAT WORK...
very minimal, but when it comes to tension, you don’t want to lose any. So i usually do a full rebalance so I KNOW the cables wont come off again and i’ll be right back on a warranty call!
In my case, the cable on one side broke off right above the loop that attaches to the door. It's only been installed for 2 years. Why would these break off?
@@raterus The garage door was probably installed a little too tight. What I mean is…the tracks are moveable. They can slide minimally left to right and up and down by loosening one of/or a couple bolts. Sometimes if you install the door and the bottom brackets attached to the bottom of the door are rubbing the garage door tracks it will causing cutting into the bottom brackets as well as start fraying your cables due to the rubbing or friction until they are frayed so much they break due to all the tension they are under. NO OTHER reason whatsoever your cables should have broken that fast!
@@dapperdudesgarage I went to go repair this and what I thought was a broken cable was the pulley end. The entire metal pulley had snapped where it holds the cable in. Obviously I'm not about to attempt a replacement, but is this an install issue, or just crap product? I did get the door straightened and raised at least, so this video definitely helped.
@@raterus Do you happen to have any picures? If so shoot them to me. I'll reach out and help any way I can via phone unless you already have it worked out. Email is jesse@dapperdudesgarage.com
Easier thing to do is cut a spring winding cone put it on the end of the shaft vice grip the door is the position it’s in don’t lift a side. Put a vice grip on the hot cable back wind springs put the cables back on putback the tension it will level the door out then figure out what caused it to bind in the first place. Taking the cable off and raising the door takes more time
You are correct. I do understand all your saying…but truly when I’m making most of my videos, I attack the jobs and such in a manner I think is most general all across the board for general garage door guys and even moreso for the average homeowner who can benefit from watching the videos. So when Im doing my videos I try not to to be a technical trickmaster hotshot, ya know. Just keep the repairs in a general level not too complicated for all those involved. But, yes, I could demonstrate the sure winder and even a cable snatch…but what are the chances a homeowner are going to possess either of those at any point? Ya know. But brother thanks for the engagement and feedback. The cone trick u mentioned is likely something I’ll include in another video though. Good stuff.
This happened to my garage because we lost power and forgot the manual lock was in the lock position. I used my garage opener and it got stuck and then the lock was jammed. I had to use a socket ranch to unbolt lock and reattach it, once I did that half the door went up😭 my boyfriend comes home and complete messes it up even more by trying to slide the door and now 2 wheels have derailed. Fml, 🤦🏻♀️
I really hope its a simple fix😢 I have warranty with the home builder. I hope they fix it for me. Never again will I open and unlock my garage durring a power outage😢
@@brielabrioso6245 Too bad i’m not close….I could help you out! Maybe the video can be of some assistance, but be careful it’s very dangerous if one doesn’t know what he or she is doing.
You should consider purchasing a “ surewinder “ makes turning tension on the garage door springs easier since that’s what I use for my garage door jobs but it works incredibly good and no more shoulder pain
Man just found ya they are a pain in my . But absolutely necessary I've been in construction all my life 50 years and I learned along time ago leave them alone 1 cracked rib helper removed the bolt I told him not to. Thanks for sharing
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Same scenario just happened to my garage. Used your vice grip strategy to straighten the garage door and rewired the line. Worked perfectly! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Who would of known a vice grip can be the key to the repair lol. Thanks again!!!
No problem at all. Glad it could help
Vice grip is a must have tool for a garage door repair man and is a common sense.
@@VRUAN True that! Common sense…well thats good because it is a must for sure!
How much do garage door guys charge for this?
@@megbowman7779 Typically around $279.99-$379.99 on the average to lower end of things
Jesse, I like it when you start a video out with, "ok guys, what should we do." It makes me think about how I will tackle this job and then see, by your instruction, how close I am to being correct...thanks! J.R. & Amy
Thanks for the feedback. I’ll try to apply that to future videos.
Man just found ya they are a pain in my . But absolutely necessary I've been in construction all my life 50 years and I learned along time ago leave them alone 1 cracked rib helper removed the bolt I told him not to. Thanks for sharing
No problem. Thank you for the engagement. This garage door stuff is easy and cakewalk once you learn it. But I guess that's with anything right! Most things are easier when you know what your doing.
Very informative and to the point. I’ve always been fascinated with the whole door installation process and big beautiful garage doors. I’ve dabbled in a few projects similar to your profession but mainly limited to a few dog and cat doors for my kitchen and sisters sunroom. I’m out towards the San Antonio area if you know anyone who’s hiring. I’m a vet and Ive only got one leg but I’m very mobile for my condition. It would probably look pretty patriotic having someone like me on a crew. Nice work though.
Man maybe I could have you ride along and get some time together etc. And maybe get some pics together etc. You want to be on my "not-yet famous youtube channel?" lol
Sounds good. Ill let you know when I’m in the area.
You're amazing dude, thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Good to see you bro! I kind of liked it when you asked “So what would be the next safest thing to do”? Sort of interactive training session and I’ll pause to think. Pretty cool. Hope your shoulder feels better soon! Stay safe!
yes sir, that you for staying on the comments. This dialogue is what gonna grow this thing eventually! Shoulder still giving me fits and its frustrating. I do not at all like being hindered. I’ll try that interacting a little more.
I guess my question that I didn't really hear you address because the cables look like they were already off as to straighten the door do you automatically have to loosen both cables first because ours is under so much tension
Outstanding presentation! pertinent percise out and out.
Thank you
If im just starting and have a limited budget, how would you do your very first advertisement? Google, yelp, nextdoor, sign on your truck, something else?
Thanks for sharing this useful stuff. I had the same problem as car ran into door while its not completely lifted. Bottom park of door got dent and cables came off. The repair person added a steel rod for support in bottom part and fixed with new cable, wheels.He took less than 2 hrs for inspection and fix. Charged $700. Do you think its reasonable price.
You are a good and honest tradesman. Im in the GD trade and have watched another channel and that guy is all about speed and money and rips people off. Thank you for being honorable
@@lbyvik Thank you for the engagement and for watching. Much appreciated
Nice…. Soooo does all rollers have to be the same length? My door looks like some of the rollers should be in a little further and my left side is raised, making my door uneven. The long spring in the middle is the way to make it even right? I have had a repairman come and it seems like they didn’t truly fix my problem… also my drum springs seem to be kinked on the right side.
no they don’t necessarily have to be all equal, i guess technically speaking. If your door is uneven you need to vise grip the torsion spring tube up and down so it cant move at all and then whatever side is raised, loosen the set screws on the drums and let the door fall to the ground even. Don’t let the cables just come completely slack though and once the door is even then make sure a little tension is on the cables and tighten the set screws back, release your vice grips and bam its a wrap!
Holy cow I think there were sirens throughout out the entire video.
Great video, thanks. Wondering, how much did this cost - ballpark? Hope you’re shoulder is better
This is my first time watching your video, and I enjoyed watching it. I respect your work ethic, you do want you need to do to make sure the repair is done right. I want to learn how to repair garage doors. Where did you receive your training to learn how to repair garage doors? Also, any advice for someone such as myself looking to start a career in garage door repair will be appreciated. Keep up the GREAT WORK...
Which video is that we’re there are 2 liftmasters on wood doors in the intro?
Man, didn't realize fixing a garage door was so complicated. Leave it to the professionals.
does the torsion spring lose tension when the cable comes off or no?
very minimal, but when it comes to tension, you don’t want to lose any. So i usually do a full rebalance so I KNOW the cables wont come off again and i’ll be right back on a warranty call!
Yeah sounds about right. I have a cable jump off drum. But albe to fix it my self. Happen more than once
That's awesome. Always good when you can fix or repair things yourself.
@@dapperdudesgarage I know I love to save money 💰. When I can.
Looks like he was at the service order for 3 hrs??
In my case, the cable on one side broke off right above the loop that attaches to the door. It's only been installed for 2 years. Why would these break off?
@@raterus The garage door was probably installed a little too tight. What I mean is…the tracks are moveable. They can slide minimally left to right and up and down by loosening one of/or a couple bolts. Sometimes if you install the door and the bottom brackets attached to the bottom of the door are rubbing the garage door tracks it will causing cutting into the bottom brackets as well as start fraying your cables due to the rubbing or friction until they are frayed so much they break due to all the tension they are under. NO OTHER reason whatsoever your cables should have broken that fast!
@@dapperdudesgarage I went to go repair this and what I thought was a broken cable was the pulley end. The entire metal pulley had snapped where it holds the cable in. Obviously I'm not about to attempt a replacement, but is this an install issue, or just crap product? I did get the door straightened and raised at least, so this video definitely helped.
@@raterus Do you happen to have any picures? If so shoot them to me. I'll reach out and help any way I can via phone unless you already have it worked out. Email is jesse@dapperdudesgarage.com
Easier thing to do is cut a spring winding cone put it on the end of the shaft vice grip the door is the position it’s in don’t lift a side. Put a vice grip on the hot cable back wind springs put the cables back on putback the tension it will level the door out then figure out what caused it to bind in the first place. Taking the cable off and raising the door takes more time
You are correct. I do understand all your saying…but truly when I’m making most of my videos, I attack the jobs and such in a manner I think is most general all across the board for general garage door guys and even moreso for the average homeowner who can benefit from watching the videos. So when Im doing my videos I try not to to be a technical trickmaster hotshot, ya know. Just keep the repairs in a general level not too complicated for all those involved.
But, yes, I could demonstrate the sure winder and even a cable snatch…but what are the chances a homeowner are going to possess either of those at any point? Ya know. But brother thanks for the engagement and feedback. The cone trick u mentioned is likely something I’ll include in another video though. Good stuff.
My garage door is similar just won’t go up or down at all and advise could help
Thank You So much ! This was very helpful .
@@romeciawright6763 no problem. Glad it was helpful
This was my exact situation and couldn’t find any other video that helped, thank you!
@@marcusthementor No problem, glad you found it and it could help
This happened to my garage because we lost power and forgot the manual lock was in the lock position. I used my garage opener and it got stuck and then the lock was jammed. I had to use a socket ranch to unbolt lock and reattach it, once I did that half the door went up😭 my boyfriend comes home and complete messes it up even more by trying to slide the door and now 2 wheels have derailed. Fml, 🤦🏻♀️
I really hope its a simple fix😢 I have warranty with the home builder. I hope they fix it for me. Never again will I open and unlock my garage durring a power outage😢
@@brielabrioso6245 Too bad i’m not close….I could help you out! Maybe the video can be of some assistance, but be careful it’s very dangerous if one doesn’t know what he or she is doing.
@@dapperdudesgaragethanks we stopped messing with it. Put a warranty ticket in with my home builder. I can’t wait for them to fix it. 😞
You should consider purchasing a “ surewinder “ makes turning tension on the garage door springs easier since that’s what I use for my garage door jobs but it works incredibly good and no more shoulder pain
yeah i’ve thought about it. But i’m trying to stay young as long as i can, lol!
Nah, just haven’t convinced myself to pay the $700-$900 for that thing
@@dapperdudesgarage with a couple of service calls you can invest into the tools for the long run 🤙🏻
Awesome video, dude. Thx
No problem sir. Thanks for watching
What brand lubrication do you recommend?
U got a like subscribe and comment lol u saved me some money ✊🏾🫡
@@keyonimilligen4517 glad i could help! Stay blessed sir!
@@keyonimilligen4517 Maybe shoot some of that money my way, lol
Man just found ya they are a pain in my . But absolutely necessary I've been in construction all my life 50 years and I learned along time ago leave them alone 1 cracked rib helper removed the bolt I told him not to. Thanks for sharing
no problem. Thanks for the comments and checkin the channel out. i appreciate it