This could be the issue.
Garage door pulley cable loose.
Follow me in this video on how.
This can be an easy fix.
In this system the cables still do the lifting while the springs still provide the counter balance or force to open and close the garage door.
Homeowners may be alerted to this problem by excessive noise and rattling from the cable pulley system when opening according to the frank s garage door repair website.
In this system the cables run up the height of the garage door and then through a system of pulleys attach to the springs on both sides of the garage door.
In this video i will show you how to put it back on.
Use your hands to wrap the cable back around the pulley so it s taut.
Known as a spun cable this is actually quite common.
A loose garage door cable is not difficult to deal with but you will need a few key tools to tighten it properly.
When you reengage the automatic opener the spring will put tension on the cable and tighten them further.
Slide the lift cable stop through the slot on the drum.
Is your cable off on your garage door.
Automatic garage door openers make getting in and out of your garage easy although the machinery does require periodic maintenance to ensure proper operation.
Follow me in this video on how to fix a cable off a garage door.
If your garage door cables are loose it.
Tighten the drums make the tension equal.
Most of the time your able to do i.
Wind the cable around the pulley if it s loose.
Garage door cables can spin off.
This can be an easy fix.
Garage door cables can spin off.
Run the lift cables or garage door wire straight up between the rollers and the doorjamb.
Snap a locking pliers onto the torsion tube to lock it into place while you tighten the drums.