Garage Door Cable Repair in Lubbock

What a broken or loose garage door cable looks like, why to leave it alone, and what to ask before a cable repair.

The lift cables run from the bottom corners of the door up to drums on the spring bar, and they work with the springs to raise the door. A door that hangs crooked, one side that rises before the other, or a cable that is frayed or dangling are the usual signs that one has failed.

DASMA lists cables among the parts owners should not try to remove, repair or adjust. Chamberlain says to stop and call a professional if the cables look broken or damaged. Keep people and cars away from the door, and don't run the opener.

When a cable fails, the door can end up uneven, jammed or off its tracks. Ask the shop to check the springs, rollers and tracks at the same visit, and to tell you the price before doing any extra work.

Common jobs

• Snapped or frayed lift cables
• Cables that have come off the drum
• Bottom brackets
• Balancing the door after the repair

Have this ready when you call

• Whether the door is up, down or hanging crooked
• Whether a car is shut inside
• What you can see of the cable without touching it: loose, frayed or snapped
• Your street or town

Common questions