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Garage Door Cable Repair in Waltham & Greater Boston
Signs Your Garage Door Cable Is Broken or Loose
Garage door cables play a critical role in safely lifting and lowering your garage door. When a cable becomes worn, loose, or broken, the door may become uneven, stuck, or unsafe to operate. Our experienced technicians provide fast and reliable garage door cable repair throughout Waltham and the Greater Boston area to restore your door’s safe operation.
- • door hanging uneven
- • door stuck halfway
- • cable hanging from the side
- • loud bang when door stopped working
What We Do?
Why a Broken Garage Door Cable Is Dangerous
Why Chosse Us?
Garage door cables support the weight of the door and work together with the springs to keep the system balanced. When a cable breaks, the door can suddenly drop or become unstable. Our technicians replace damaged cables, inspect springs and drums, and restore proper tension to ensure smooth and safe door operation.
- • door can fall suddenly
- • heavy weight (150-300 lbs)
- • risk to vehicles and people
- • door may damage tracks or panels
Signs Your Garage Door Cables May Need Repair
Garage door cables play a critical role in lifting and lowering your garage door safely. These high-tension cables work together with the springs to support the full weight of the door. When a cable becomes worn, frayed, or comes off the drum, the door may become uneven or unsafe to operate.
Common signs of a damaged garage door cable include a door that appears crooked while opening, loud snapping sounds, visible fraying on the cable, or the door becoming stuck halfway. In many cases, homeowners notice one side of the garage door lifting higher than the other, which indicates the cable system is no longer balanced.
Because garage door cables are under high tension, attempting a DIY repair can be dangerous. Our technicians provide professional garage door cable repair and replacement to restore safe and smooth operation. If you suspect a cable issue, it’s best to stop using the door and schedule a professional inspection as soon as possible.
We provide garage door cable repair throughout the Greater Boston area including Waltham, Newton, Belmont, Lexington, and Weston.
Garage Door Cable Repair Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I open my garage door if the cable is broken?
It is not recommended to operate your garage door if a cable is broken. The cable helps support the weight of the door together with the springs. Operating the door can cause it to fall suddenly or damage other parts of the system.
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I need garage door opener installation. what brands do you work with?
Garage door cables usually break due to normal wear and tear, rust, fraying, or when a torsion spring breaks. When the spring fails, the cable may snap because it suddenly carries the full weight of the door.
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How much does garage door cable repair cost?
The cost of garage door cable repair depends on the type of door and cable system. In most cases, replacing garage door cables is a relatively quick repair and can often be completed during a same-day service visit.
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How long does it take to replace a garage door cable?
A professional technician can usually replace garage door cables within 30–60 minutes depending on the condition of the springs and other hardware.
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Is a broken garage door cable dangerous?
Yes. A broken cable can cause the garage door to become unbalanced or fall unexpectedly. Garage doors can weigh between 150 and 300 pounds, which makes professional repair the safest option.
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Do both garage door cables need to be replaced?
In many cases technicians recommend replacing both cables at the same time. Since both cables experience similar wear, replacing them together helps maintain proper balance and prevents another failure shortly after.
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What happens when a garage door cable snaps?
When a garage door cable snaps, the door may become uneven or get stuck. One side of the door may drop lower than the other, making the door unsafe to operate. In this situation the door should not be used until the cable is repaired.
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Why did my garage door cable come off the drum?
Garage door cables can come off the drum when the door becomes misaligned, when springs lose tension, or when the door operates with worn rollers or tracks. A technician should inspect the entire system to prevent the cable from slipping again.
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Can a garage door cable be repaired or does it need replacement?
In most cases garage door cables are replaced rather than repaired. Because cables carry a large amount of tension, replacing them with new cables ensures safe and reliable operation.