Expert Garage Door Cable Repair and Replacement Services
Your Garage Door Cables Carry a Heavy Load
Garage door cables are the workhorse for your garage door and play a critical part in its operation. Your garage door has cables that run vertically on either side of your door. These cables wrap around drums located at the top of the door and clip onto a bracket at the bottom.
The cable’s purpose is to pull the entire weight of your garage door. Your garage door’s springs aid in the process. Both the cables and springs must remain well-maintained in order for your garage door to operate smoothly and safely.
If at any point you notice your garage door straining to lift, lifting unevenly, or you hear popping sounds, immediately discontinue use and call the professionals at Bid My Garage Door. Continued operation could lead to further damage and, worse – bodily harm.
Potential Garage Door Cable Problems
There are two main concerns that will cause your garage door cables not to work or work inefficiently.
- Loose Garage Door Cable
- Broken Garage Door Cable
While a loose garage door cable may be able to be repaired, a broken garage door cable will have to be replaced. In order to prevent uneven operation and future problems, both cables should be replaced simultaneously, and the coordinating springs will also need to be inspected for damage.
Bid My Garage Door’s trained and qualified technicians will complete a thorough inspection of all your garage door’s components to ensure that a damaged garage door cable is your only concern.
Frequently Asked Questions About Garage Door Cables
Can a Garage Door Cable Be Repaired?
The two main reasons your garage door cable can become loose or break off are tension and extra weight.
When your garage door lowers onto an object, it can create slack in the cable’s tension, causing it to come off. Extra weight can cause also cause your cables to come off or break. Excess weight is most often caused by broken or unbalanced garage door springs.
Functionality of Your Garage Door
The answer depends on the problem and cause. If your cable is loose because the tension was impacted by a temporary situation, such as the door being lowered onto an object, the cable should be able to be reset without replacement.
However, if the slack in tension is due to a broken spring, the spring would need to be replaced to reset the cable. If the cable is broken, it would need replacing.
What is the Average Lifespan of a Garage Door Cable?
The lifespan of your garage door cable will depend on the quality of the cable, the elements it is exposed to, and the frequency of use. On average, most cables will last 10-15,000 garage door cycles or approximately 8-15 years.
Can I Replace My Garage Door Cable Myself?
Garage door cable repair or replacement is not a job we recommend you take on yourself. It’s crucial to understand how the cables work in connection with the other garage door components and how to check for damage to those components as well.
Garage door cables operate at a high level of tension and hold the weight of your entire garage. You may think you are simply resetting a cable, but an unknown damaged spring that breaks during the reset can become an imminent safety risk. Bid My Garage Door’s expert technicians are highly trained on how to repair or replace your cables safely and efficiently.
Bid My Garage Door is Committed to You
One of the many reasons homeowners attempt dangerous garage door repairs is because they don’t want to deal with the frustration of scheduling a technician and the uncertainty of whether they can trust the resulting estimate.
Bid My Garage Door values your trust above all else. Our commitment to you includes:
- Convenient Scheduling
- Multiple Repair or Replacement Options
- Local, Trusted Technicians
- Professionalism & Timeliness
- Integrity First Approach
- Personalized Experience
- Years of Experience
Don’t place your safety at risk when a trusted, professional technician is just a call away. Bid My Garage door takes the hassle out of getting your garage door – and your family – moving forward.
