If your garage door looks uneven or makes strange noises, a worn or broken cable may be to blame. While this can be inconvenient, a damaged cable can also put your safety at risk, especially if you try to fix it yourself. It’s best to leave the repairs to trained professionals with the right tools and expertise.
At Whitby Garage Doors, we provide fast, reliable and affordable cable repair and replacement services for homes and businesses across Ajax, Bowmanville, Cobourg, Oshawa, Port Perry and the surrounding areas. For more than a decade, we’ve been the most trusted, knowledgeable garage door experts throughout the Whitby, Ontario area. We offer personalized solutions and quality products for long-lasting garage door safety, dependability and performance.
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Why Do Garage Door Cables Break?
Garage door cables are attached to the bottom corners of your garage door, traveling over a system of pulleys every time the garage door opens or closes. They can break due to:
- Moisture: Over time, use and irregular maintenance can cause the lifting cables to deteriorate from moisture often found at the base of the door.
- Misalignment: Cables can also become damaged if the door is out of alignment and the cable is rubbing against other pieces of hardware.
- Fraying: Cables could be damaged if a pulley has a worn or defective bearing, causing the cables to fray with use.
How to Recognize a Broken Cable
If your garage door doesn’t close on one side, the cable may be about to break. Check for unusual noises and strange movements, like shaking or jerking, while opening. When the garage door cable snaps, one side of the door will lift while the other stays closed.
If you suspect an issue with your garage door cable, don’t try to operate the door, as it could cause injury. Overhead garage doors are delicately balanced by torsion springs and cables that manage the door’s weight. Trying to open the door could lead to severe damage or personal injury.
Call a professional immediately if you notice:
- The garage door isn’t performing normally.
- It makes unusual noises when operating.
- The door doesn’t open.
- There’s a broken cable dangling from the side.
Our Garage Door Cable Replacement and Repair Services
When a garage door cable breaks, contact your local, trained garage door cable repair professionals at Whitby Garage Doors. Our technicians will inspect your door and determine the most suitable garage cable repairs. We typically replace the entire cable system, even if just one side has malfunctioned, to ensure even usage and wear of the parts.
When you call us, we will:
- Perform your cable replacement safely.
- Ensure proper lubrication.
- Tune and test the system to ensure smooth function.
Schedule Reliable Garage Cable Repairs With Whitby Garage Doors
Damaged and broken garage door cables can be inconvenient, and repairs can be time-consuming, but the professionals at Whitby Garage Doors provide reliable, fast repairs. Trust our dependable technicians to fit new garage door cables safely and efficiently using top-quality parts. Complete an online form to request service or c
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