Garage Door Cable Replacement
Residential Services
Garage Door Cable Services
The cables on your garage door often go unnoticed until they snap or otherwise become disabled. Garage door cables play a crucial role in the balance and continued smooth operation of your garage door system, and improperly installed or weakened cables can cause additional issues down the road if not addressed promptly. Mishandling a garage door cable replacement can easily throw the balance of the door off, causing damage and further issues to the drums, springs, and even the tracks.
At Mr. Spring, we help take the guesswork out of garage door repairs. Whether your problem is for sure caused by the cable, or there are additional issues going on that are not obvious, the trained and experienced professionals at Mr. Spring are prepared to make a thorough–and absolutely free–evaluation of the problem and provide you with a price point that works for your budget. Arriving on-site with no travel fees, Mr. Spring can help you get back up and running in no time. Call or click to learn more and schedule your free estimate today.
Does My Garage Door Cable Need to be Replaced?
Frequently people don’t know that it’s time to replace their garage door cable until it becomes obvious. It is best not to wait until a break has occurred–but if you do, Mr. Spring can handle that, too! Here are some signs that your cable has snapped or is causing problems in your garage door system:
- Visible wear–fraying, rusting, or otherwise visibly decaying cables should be replaced as soon as possible to prevent an inevitable failure. With the fluctuations in Minnesota weather, cable corrosion is incredibly common and can be easily addressed by a professional.
- Garage door cables appear loose–cables are designed to be taut, holding tension and, ultimately, your garage door in place. A gap or other signs of slack in the wire can indicate a break or other problem along the cable system.
- Door is noisy during operation–a loud garage door may seem “normal” to a lot of people, but excessive noise–especially changes to the sound like banging or screeching–can be a sign that the cable is on its way out.
- Issues during operation–crooked lifting, working inconsistently, or unusually slow garage doors are typically caused by the cables or springs and should be addressed as soon as possible to avoid additional damage to the system.
Can I Replace a Garage Door Cable Myself?
Garage door cables may seem easy enough to replace, but there are a number of factors to consider before jumping into the project as a weekend DIY.
- Tension- Garage door cables are designed to lift the weight of a garage door–usually somewhere between 100-400 lbs. As such, they carry significant tension to manage all that weight. If the cable snaps, it releases all of that tension and can turn into a dangerous steel whip traveling at bullet speeds, so caution should be used when unwinding or making adjustments to cables to avoid severe injury.
- Spring Adjustments- The cables on your garage door system work in tandem with the springs, meaning that in order to get the cables removed and replaced the springs will also need to be adjusted. Springs also hold significant tension, and incorrectly adjusting this tension can lead to snapping–both risking injury and causing further damage and the additional expense of a spring replacement!
- Correct Parts- Not all garage door parts and created equally, and nowhere is this more true than in the cable. Choosing the wrong diameter or material can lead to malfunctions in the door system as the cable will not properly fit in the drum or may even snap under the weight of the door. Either can lead to additional repairs or major hiccups in the repair process.
The experienced garage door repair professionals at Mr. Spring are prepared for all of the potential pitfalls associated with a garage door cable repair project. Why not give yourself a break on the DIY and give us a call to see just how affordable hiring a professional can be? Call or click below to schedule your free estimate today.
Our Services
Emergency Service
24/7 Availability
Schedule Service
Book an Appointment
Talk to a Technician
612-416-0091
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Residential Services
Garage Door Cable Services
The cables on your garage door often go unnoticed until they snap or otherwise become disabled. Garage door cables play a crucial role in the balance and continued smooth operation of your garage door system, and improperly installed or weakened cables can cause additional issues down the road if not addressed promptly. Mishandling a garage door cable replacement can easily throw the balance of the door off, causing damage and further issues to the drums, springs, and even the tracks.
At Mr. Spring, we help take the guesswork out of garage door repairs. Whether your problem is for sure caused by the cable, or there are additional issues going on that are not obvious, the trained and experienced professionals at Mr. Spring are prepared to make a thorough–and absolutely free–evaluation of the problem and provide you with a price point that works for your budget. Arriving on-site with no travel fees, Mr. Spring can help you get back up and running in no time. Call or click to learn more and schedule your free estimate today.
Does My Garage Door Cable Need to be Replaced?
Frequently people don’t know that it’s time to replace their garage door cable until it becomes obvious. It is best not to wait until a break has occurred–but if you do, Mr. Spring can handle that, too! Here are some signs that your cable has snapped or is causing problems in your garage door system:
- Visible wear–fraying, rusting, or otherwise visibly decaying cables should be replaced as soon as possible to prevent an inevitable failure. With the fluctuations in Minnesota weather, cable corrosion is incredibly common and can be easily addressed by a professional.
- Garage door cables appear loose–cables are designed to be taut, holding tension and, ultimately, your garage door in place. A gap or other signs of slack in the wire can indicate a break or other problem along the cable system.
- Door is noisy during operation–a loud garage door may seem “normal” to a lot of people, but excessive noise–especially changes to the sound like banging or screeching–can be a sign that the cable is on its way out.
- Issues during operation–crooked lifting, working inconsistently, or unusually slow garage doors are typically caused by the cables or springs and should be addressed as soon as possible to avoid additional damage to the system.
Can I Replace a Garage Door Cable Myself?
Garage door cables may seem easy enough to replace, but there are a number of factors to consider before jumping into the project as a weekend DIY.
- Tension- Garage door cables are designed to lift the weight of a garage door–usually somewhere between 100-400 lbs. As such, they carry significant tension to manage all that weight. If the cable snaps, it releases all of that tension and can turn into a dangerous steel whip traveling at bullet speeds, so caution should be used when unwinding or making adjustments to cables to avoid severe injury.
- Spring Adjustments- The cables on your garage door system work in tandem with the springs, meaning that in order to get the cables removed and replaced the springs will also need to be adjusted. Springs also hold significant tension, and incorrectly adjusting this tension can lead to snapping–both risking injury and causing further damage and the additional expense of a spring replacement!
- Correct Parts- Not all garage door parts and created equally, and nowhere is this more true than in the cable. Choosing the wrong diameter or material can lead to malfunctions in the door system as the cable will not properly fit in the drum or may even snap under the weight of the door. Either can lead to additional repairs or major hiccups in the repair process.
The experienced garage door repair professionals at Mr. Spring are prepared for all of the potential pitfalls associated with a garage door cable repair project. Why not give yourself a break on the DIY and give us a call to see just how affordable hiring a professional can be? Call or click below to schedule your free estimate today.
PROUDLY SERVING THE TWIN CITIES METRO
Residential Garage Door Repair
Services We Offer
Any issue you have related to residential garage door repair, we have a solution. Garage door opener isn’t working and you don’t know what to do? We do. Tracks aren’t aligned properly? No problem. Drove into your garage and need new doors? We got them. You’d be surprised at how often we get calls for that last one by the way…
About Us
Why Choose Mr. Spring?
Mr. Spring has serviced hundreds of garages in the Twin Cities with every service problem under the sun. There’s not much we haven’t seen. We are a local, family-owned business and our owner, Joe Schwartz, is a lifelong Minnesotan born in Minneapolis. We experience the fickle Minnesota weather year after year along with you and have seen the damage our harsh winters can do on garage doors.
When it comes to parts, we only partner with the best of the best. All of our garage doors come from the most trusted garage door manufacturers in the industry. Garage door openers? LiftMaster has been providing us with openers since we joined the game.
PROUDLY SERVING THE TWIN CITIES METRO
Immediate Service
Emergencies happen. Sometimes you need garage door repair super close to your area and you need it now. We do our best to always be there when you need us. Our garage techs are on standby at all times, ready to go in case you’ve fallen victim to a spontaneous garage door issue.
Residential Garage Door Repair
Services We Offer
Any issue you have related to residential garage door repair, we have a solution. Garage door opener isn’t working and you don’t know what to do? We do. Tracks aren’t aligned properly? No problem. Drove into your garage and need new doors? We got them. You’d be surprised at how often we get calls for that last one by the way…
About Us
Why Choose Mr. Spring?
Mr. Spring has serviced hundreds of garages in the Twin Cities with every service problem under the sun. There’s not much we haven’t seen. We are a local, family-owned business and our owner, Joe Schwartz, is a lifelong Minnesotan born in Minneapolis. We experience the fickle Minnesota weather year after year along with you and have seen the damage our harsh winters can do on garage doors.
When it comes to parts, we only partner with the best of the best. All of our garage doors come from the most trusted garage door manufacturers in the industry. Garage door openers? LiftMaster has been providing us with openers since we joined the game.
Immediate Service
Emergencies happen. Sometimes you need garage door repair super close to your area and you need it now. We do our best to always be there when you need us. Our garage techs are on standby at all times. Ready to go in case you’ve fallen victim to a spontaneous garage door attack.
Residential Services
Garage Door Cable Services
The cables on your garage door often go unnoticed until they snap or otherwise become disabled. Garage door cables play a crucial role in the balance and continued smooth operation of your garage door system, and improperly installed or weakened cables can cause additional issues down the road if not addressed promptly. Mishandling a garage door cable replacement can easily throw the balance of the door off, causing damage and further issues to the drums, springs, and even the tracks.
At Mr. Spring, we help take the guesswork out of garage door repairs. Whether your problem is for sure caused by the cable, or there are additional issues going on that are not obvious, the trained and experienced professionals at Mr. Spring are prepared to make a thorough–and absolutely free–evaluation of the problem and provide you with a price point that works for your budget. Arriving on-site with no travel fees, Mr. Spring can help you get back up and running in no time. Call or click to learn more and schedule your free estimate today.
Does My Garage Door Cable Need to be Replaced?
Frequently people don’t know that it’s time to replace their garage door cable until it becomes obvious. It is best not to wait until a break has occurred–but if you do, Mr. Spring can handle that, too! Here are some signs that your cable has snapped or is causing problems in your garage door system:
- Visible wear–fraying, rusting, or otherwise visibly decaying cables should be replaced as soon as possible to prevent an inevitable failure. With the fluctuations in Minnesota weather, cable corrosion is incredibly common and can be easily addressed by a professional.
- Garage door cables appear loose–cables are designed to be taut, holding tension and, ultimately, your garage door in place. A gap or other signs of slack in the wire can indicate a break or other problem along the cable system.
- Door is noisy during operation–a loud garage door may seem “normal” to a lot of people, but excessive noise–especially changes to the sound like banging or screeching–can be a sign that the cable is on its way out.
- Issues during operation–crooked lifting, working inconsistently, or unusually slow garage doors are typically caused by the cables or springs and should be addressed as soon as possible to avoid additional damage to the system.
Can I Replace a Garage Door Cable Myself?
Garage door cables may seem easy enough to replace, but there are a number of factors to consider before jumping into the project as a weekend DIY.
- Tension- Garage door cables are designed to lift the weight of a garage door–usually somewhere between 100-400 lbs. As such, they carry significant tension to manage all that weight. If the cable snaps, it releases all of that tension and can turn into a dangerous steel whip traveling at bullet speeds, so caution should be used when unwinding or making adjustments to cables to avoid severe injury.
- Spring Adjustments- The cables on your garage door system work in tandem with the springs, meaning that in order to get the cables removed and replaced the springs will also need to be adjusted. Springs also hold significant tension, and incorrectly adjusting this tension can lead to snapping–both risking injury and causing further damage and the additional expense of a spring replacement!
- Correct Parts- Not all garage door parts and created equally, and nowhere is this more true than in the cable. Choosing the wrong diameter or material can lead to malfunctions in the door system as the cable will not properly fit in the drum or may even snap under the weight of the door. Either can lead to additional repairs or major hiccups in the repair process.
The experienced garage door repair professionals at Mr. Spring are prepared for all of the potential pitfalls associated with a garage door cable repair project. Why not give yourself a break on the DIY and give us a call to see just how affordable hiring a professional can be? Call or click below to schedule your free estimate today.
Our Services
Emergency Service
24/7 Availability
Schedule Service
Book an Appointment
Talk to a Technician
612-416-0091
Request A Free Estimate
PROUDLY SERVING THE TWIN CITIES METRO
Residential Garage Door Repair
Services We Offer
Any issue you have related to residential garage door repair, we have a solution. Garage door opener isn’t working and you don’t know what to do? We do. Tracks aren’t aligned properly? No problem. Drove into your garage and need new doors? We got them. You’d be surprised at how often we get calls for that last one by the way…
About Us
Why Choose Mr. Spring?
Mr. Spring has serviced hundreds of garages in the Twin Cities with every service problem under the sun. There’s not much we haven’t seen. We are a local, family-owned business and our owner, Joe Schwartz, is a lifelong Minnesotan born in Minneapolis. We experience the fickle Minnesota weather year after year along with you and have seen the damage our harsh winters can do on garage doors.
When it comes to parts, we only partner with the best of the best. All of our garage doors come from the most trusted garage door manufacturers in the industry. Garage door openers? LiftMaster has been providing us with openers since we joined the game.
Immediate Service
Emergencies happen. Sometimes you need garage door repair super close to your area and you need it now. We do our best to always be there when you need us. Our garage techs are on standby at all times, ready to go in case you’ve fallen victim to a spontaneous garage door issue.