Garage Door Cable Repair & Replacement

Garage door cables are the steel lines that work with the springs to raise and lower the door evenly. They live under constant tension and take a beating from moisture and repeated cycling, so over time they fray, rust, or snap. When a cable goes, one side of the door usually drops and it can slip off the track. WeFix Garage Doors replaces lift cables throughout Jacksonville, safely and correctly.

What failing cables look like

• The door hangs lower or crooked on one side
• Frayed, rusted, or 'birdcaged' wire strands near the drums
• A cable dangling loose or wrapped incorrectly on the drum
• The door slipped off its track after the cable let go
• The door drifts or catches instead of moving evenly

Cables and springs are a system

Cables and springs share the load, so a cable failure is often tied to spring wear — and vice versa. When we replace cables we check spring balance and drum condition so both sides carry the door evenly. Replacing cables in pairs keeps the door tracking straight.

Why cable work is best left to a pro

The cables are tensioned by the springs, which store significant energy. Loosening a cable without controlling that tension is how people get hurt. We use the proper method to relieve tension, replace the cables, and re-set the door safely.