Garage Door Cable Repair in Quincy, MA
A snapped or frayed lift cable can leave your garage door hanging crooked or stuck halfway. We replace garage door cables, drums and pulleys in Quincy and re-level the door the same day.
Lift cables run from the bottom corners of the door up to the drums on the spring shaft, or over pulleys on extension-spring doors. They do the actual lifting, so when a cable frays, slips off its drum or breaks, the door can tilt, jam in the tracks or drop on one side.
Cables often fail along with something else: a broken spring, a worn pulley, a rusted bottom bracket or a door that was forced while off balance. We replace the cables in pairs, check the drums, pulleys and brackets, then re-level and balance the door.
Signs of a Cable Problem
- The door hangs crooked or one side is lower
- A cable is loose or hanging beside the track
- Frayed or rusty strands near the bottom brackets
- The door jammed partway open
- A snap or grinding noise when the door moves
FAQ
Is it safe to use a garage door with a broken cable?
No. The door can tilt, jam or fall. Keep it closed and call us.
Should both cables be replaced?
Yes. Cables wear at the same rate, so replacing both keeps the door level and avoids a second visit.
Can you fix it the same day?
In most cases, yes. We carry common cables, drums and pulleys on our trucks.
Overhead Door Master is a local garage door company at 1372 Hancock St #313 in Quincy, MA. See all our garage door repair services in Quincy or contact us.