Garage Door Cable Repair in Attleboro, MA
Lift cables do the actual lifting, working with the springs through drums at the top of the door. When one frays, slips or snaps, the door hangs crooked or jams. We repair garage door cables for Attleboro homes and look at why the cable failed.
Signs of a garage door cable problem
Cable trouble is usually easy to see if you know where to look.
- One side of the door is lower than the other.
- A loose cable hangs beside the vertical track.
- Strands are frayed or rusted near the bottom bracket.
- The door jerks or tilts as it moves.
- The door jammed partway and won't go further.
Torsion cables vs extension cables
Torsion systems
Cables run from the bottom brackets up to drums on the spring shaft. If a cable slips off its drum, the door twists and can bind in the track.
Extension systems
Cables run over pulleys and connect to the extension springs. A worn pulley or cable often shows up as a door that rises unevenly.
Why garage door cables fail
Corrosion is the most common cause in this area. Salt and melting snow sit at the base of the door, where the cable meets the bottom bracket, and rust weakens the strands from there.
A cable can also jump its drum when a spring breaks, when the door hits an obstruction, or when tension is uneven between the two sides.
Cables and springs work together
Cables carry spring tension, so a cable is usually replaced with the door held securely and the tension released first.
When cables are frayed on an older door, it's worth checking the springs at the same visit.
A crooked door is under tension
Don't try to pull a slipped cable back onto its drum with the door raised. The spring is still pushing against it. Keep people clear, leave the door where it is and unplug the opener.
How cable repair works with us
Secure
Clamp the door so it can't move and release spring tension safely.
Replace
Fit new cables to both sides so lengths and wear match.
Wind evenly
Seat each cable on its drum with equal tension.
Test
Run the door and check it travels level and closes flat.
What else to check with a cable repair
Rusted bottom brackets, worn drums and tired springs often turn up alongside a broken cable. We'll tell you what we see so you can decide what to replace now.
Our other garage door services
- Garage Door Spring Repair
- Garage Door Opener Repair
- Garage Door Roller Repair
- Garage Door Installation
- Garage Door Opener Installation