- What does a garage door safety cable do?
- It threads through an extension spring so that if the spring snaps, the cable holds it in place. That keeps the broken spring from flying across the garage or wrapping around the door hardware.
- Will this fit my garage door?
- It is made for doors with extension springs, which stretch along the tracks. Doors with a torsion spring on a shaft above the door use a different setup and this cable does not apply.
- How long is the cable and how thick is it?
- It is 8 ft long and about 1/8 in in diameter. The round, flexible construction lets it pass through the spring and around the hardware.
- Do I get one cable or a pair?
- Extension-spring doors usually have a spring on each side, so check how many cables you need before ordering. The product is listed as a single cable.
- Can I install it myself?
- It is a straightforward replacement, but it works around springs under tension. If you are not comfortable releasing spring tension safely, have a garage door technician fit it.
- Where is the Richelieu 8 ft. L X 0.13 in. D Steel Safety Cables cheapest?
- At Max Warehouse, for $10.09, 41% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Richelieu 8 ft. L X 0.13 in. D Steel Safety Cables?
- 6 stores we checked sell it, including Max Warehouse, Lowe's, Ace Hardware, Walmart, eBay.