Garage door cable repair in Houston, TX

What lift cables do

Lift cables connect the bottom corners of the door to the spring system. With torsion springs, they wind onto drums at each end of the bar above the door. With extension springs, they run through pulleys. If a cable fails, that side of the door loses its support.

Why cables come off the drum

• A broken spring removes tension and lets the cable unwind.
• The door hit something while closing and the cable went slack.
• Rust and fraying from humidity weaken the strands.
• The bottom bracket the cable attaches to is rusted or loose.

Don’t try to fix it under tension

Cables are held tight by the springs. A cable that slips out of pliers or off a drum can snap back hard. Leave the door closed, unplug the opener and call.

Replace both cables

If one cable is frayed, the other usually isn’t far behind. Technicians replace them in pairs and check the drums, bottom brackets and rollers at the same time.

Cable repair in Houston, Texas

Calls are taken from across Houston, Texas, from inside the Loop to Katy, Sugar Land, Cypress, The Woodlands, Spring, Pearland, Kingwood and Clear Lake. Call to reach a local technician and get the price before any work starts.

Other garage door repairs in Houston

• Broken spring repairHelp when a spring snaps and the door won’t open.
• Torsion spring replacementMatched springs sized to your door’s weight and height.
• Extension spring repairSide-mounted springs on older and single doors, with safety cables.
• Opener repairChain, belt and wall-mount openers: sensors, gears, boards and remotes.
• Emergency repairDoor stuck open, stuck shut, or off its tracks.

Helpful guides for Houston homeowners

• Broken spring? What to do firstHeard a bang and your garage door won’t open? A step-by-step guide for Houston, Texas homeowners on what to do right after a garage door spring breaks.
• What affects spring repair costWhat changes the price of garage door spring repair in Houston, Texas: spring type, door size, one or two springs, cycle rating, cables and after-hours calls.
• Why springs break early in HoustonHumidity, salt air, heavy daily use and cold snaps all shorten garage door spring life in Houston, Texas. Here’s why, and how to make springs last longer.
• Torsion vs. extension springsHow to tell torsion and extension garage door springs apart, which Houston, Texas homes have each, and whether converting to torsion springs is worth it.
• Opener not working? 7 checksGarage door opener not working in Houston, Texas? Seven quick checks before you call, from safety sensors and lock mode to storm power surges and broken springs.