Garage door cables have the important job of transferring the lifting power of the springs to the actual door, allowing for smooth, safe opening and closing. However, garage door cables also have a lifespan, so repairing or replacing them will need to happen at some point. At Copper Top Garage Doors, we can provide the garage door cable repairs you need, and we can help you determine when the time is right for them.
There are several signs that indicate a need for garage door cable repair:
- Frayed Cables – Your garage door cables may appear frayed or shredded due to wear and tear, but this damage can also cause an unbalanced garage door. Fraying leads to cable failure, which means a door that’s stuck open, partially open, or closed.
- Snapped Cables – Cables slowly degrade over thousands of opening and closing cycles. This natural wear and tear can lead to snapped cables, resulting in a stuck or jammed door. Snapped cables usually happen on one side.
- Slipped Cables – If a spring is improperly balanced or there is too much tension or slack, garage door cables can jump off their grooved paths. This can cause a stuck or crooked door.
If you’re not sure what’s wrong with your cables, we can assess them. Reach out to our team if you notice any of the following:
- The door is stuck open, partially open, or closed
- The door is lopsided when open or closed
- The door is straining to open or close
- The door is shaking or shuddering when opening or closing
If you need garage door cable repairs, count on us for expert, prompt service.