Broken Cable Repair
Cables work hand-in-hand with the springs — when one lets go, the door loses support on that side immediately.
The steel cables that balance the door's lift
Lift cables are steel cables that work alongside the springs, running from the bottom corners of the door up to a drum near the spring assembly. Their job is to transfer the springs' lifting force evenly to both sides of the door as it travels.
Cables fray over time from normal wear, corrosion, or rubbing against a misaligned drum, and can eventually snap — usually without much warning.
A snapped cable means an unbalanced, unsafe door
When a cable breaks, the door loses support on one side, which usually causes it to hang crooked, drop suddenly, or jam partway in the track — any of which can damage a vehicle parked underneath or cause injury to anyone nearby.
Because cables work directly with the springs and drums, a snapped cable is also often a sign that those other parts are due for inspection. We check the whole lift system during a cable repair, not just the cable itself, so you're not back for a second visit next month.
How to Tell It's Time to Call
- Door hangs unevenly, lower on one side
- Frayed or visibly damaged cable near the bottom bracket
- A loose cable coiled at the bottom of the door
- Sudden drop or jerky movement when operating the door
- Rattling or slapping sound from the cable during operation
- Visible rust on the cable or drum
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