Your garage door is the primary barrier between your valuables and the outside world. But like any equipment, it requires regular attention. That is especially true regarding components like the garage door cables. Though they may seem minor, repairing or replacing garage door cables is crucial to the functionality of the entire system.
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What Are Garage Door Cables?
Your garage door springs facilitate the vital task of lifting and closing your door, but the door cables are just as crucial. Here is a snapshot of what they do:
- Positioning: Usually found on the sides of your garage door, the cables sit strategically to ensure balanced motion.
- Function: Working in tandem with all major garage door parts, the cables bear the door’s heavy load. Their strength and tension allow the door to lift and lower smoothly and safely.
- Durability: These cables can withstand countless operations. However, even the most rigid cables wear out, and their longevity depends on the frequency of usage.
Over time, garage door cables can stretch, fray, rust, or loosen, especially on frequently used doors. When this happens, the door may become uneven, jam, or even fall without warning. If you notice slack or damaged cables, stop using the door immediately and schedule a professional inspection.
How Do I Know If I Need Garage Door Cable Replacement?
Observing your garage door’s performance can hint at the health of its cables. The following signs indicate imminent cable issues and that you may need to consider garage door cable replacement.
- Uneven door movement
- Slack in the cables
- Door stopping halfway
- Any unusual noises
- Staggered door motion
- Frequent repair calls
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Why Timely Garage Door Cable Replacement Matters
It can be tempting to ignore minor cable issues or attempt a DIY repair, but garage door cables are under high tension and are essential to your door’s safe operation.
Worn or damaged cables can:
- Snap unexpectedly and cause the door to drop
- Knock the door off track or leave it hanging crooked
- Damage other components like springs, rollers, tracks, and the opener
Improper cable repairs can put your family, employees, or property at risk—and often lead to more expensive repairs later.
Poulson Doors LLC uses the proper tools, replacement parts, and techniques to repair or replace cables safely, restoring correct balance and smooth, reliable operation to your door.
Why Choose Poulson Doors for Garage Door Cable Replacement?
At Poulson Doors LLC, we understand the critical role of garage cable replacement and the potential risks of faulty ones. As such, we have streamlined our garage door repair and replacement services for efficiency. Our process includes:
- Thorough inspection: Our team starts by specifying your garage door cables’ size and make.
- Proficient removal: We ensure the compromised cables come out of the system safely without tampering with the other components.
- Precise installation: Our experts ensure the new cables fit your garage door to function seamlessly with optimal tension and balance.
- Easy calibration: We ensure hassle-free operations by confirming the correct settings for a smooth and safe transition to using the new cables.
- Safety checks: We perform comprehensive tests to ensure everything works well.
Our experienced, insured technicians service both residential and commercial garage doors throughout Ogden and the Wasatch Front.
Contact Us for Garage Door Cable Repair Today
If your garage door cables look frayed, feel loose, or just aren’t working like they should, don’t wait for a breakdown. Poulson Doors LLC provides prompt, professional garage door cable repair and replacement for homes and businesses throughout Northern Utah.
We’ll carefully inspect your door, clearly explain your repair options, and complete the work safely so your garage door operates smoothly, reliably, and securely again.
