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Garage Door Repairs

Garage Door Cable Repair in Seattle, WA

Lift cables connect the springs to the bottom of the door. They run from a drum on the spring shaft down each side of the door to a bracket at the bottom corner, and they carry the full force the springs apply. When a cable frays, slips off its drum or snaps, the door hangs crooked, jams in its track or drops on one side.

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What to Know About Garage Door Cable Repair in Seattle

Cable problems are often a symptom rather than the cause. A broken spring, a door that hit something while closing or an opener that pushed a frozen door can all throw a cable off its drum. We fix the cable and find out why it failed, so the repair lasts.

Re-seating and re-tensioning existing cables is the cheapest fix; a new pair of cables starts at the price shown. Rusted bottom brackets, cracked drums or a broken spring found at the same time are quoted separately, in writing.

We provide garage door cable repair across Seattle and the nearby cities from our office on Stone Way North, and each area page below explains what is typical there, from damp alley garages to three-car Eastside garages.

What Cable Repair Involves

With the door secured and spring tension released, we remove both cables, inspect the drums for cracks and wear, and check the bottom brackets where the cables attach. In damp garages those brackets rust through surprisingly often, and a new cable on a rotten bracket will fail again.

New cables are cut to the correct length for the door height, wound onto the drums with equal tension and the springs re-wound. The door is then balance-tested and run through several cycles to confirm it closes level and the cables stay seated.

Cable and Drum Matching

Cable diameter and length are matched to the door's weight, its height and the drum model, as the door manufacturer specifies. We replace cables in pairs, because the surviving cable has the same wear and the same exposure to moisture as the one that failed.

When a Loose Cable Is Not the Real Problem

A cable that has simply come off its drum is not always damaged. If it is intact and the cause is clear, such as the door having hit a bin on the way down, re-seating and re-tensioning may be all it needs. We will not sell you new cables you do not need.

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Garage Door Cable Repair in Seattle starts at $179. Re-seating and re-tensioning existing cables is the cheapest fix; a new pair of cables starts at the price shown. Rusted bottom brackets, cracked drums or a broken spring found at the same time are quoted separately, in writing.

Cable pair replacementNew cables cut to length, both drums re-tensioned
From $179
Cable re-seat and re-tensionWhen the cable is intact but off the drum
From $129
Bottom bracket replacementPer side, often needed in damp garages
From $99
Drum replacement (pair)Cracked or worn cable drums
From $149
Cable, bracket and drum packageFull lifting hardware on one door
From $299

Signs You Need Garage Door Cable Repair

A cable hanging loose beside the door
The door closes crooked or one side drags
Frayed strands visible near the bottom corner
The door jumped out of its track after hitting something
Rust on the bottom brackets where the cables attach
A grinding or slipping sound from above the door

How Garage Door Cable Repair Works in Seattle

Every garage door cable repair job follows the same steps, and nothing is started until you approve the written price.

  1. Secure and unwindThe door is clamped and spring tension released so the cables can be removed safely.
  2. Inspect drums and bracketsCable drums and bottom brackets are checked for cracks and rust before new cables go on.
  3. Fit new cablesCables are cut to the door height and seated on both drums with equal tension.
  4. Re-wind springsSprings are wound back to the correct turns and the door balance-tested by hand.
  5. Cycle testThe door is run several times to confirm it closes level and the cables stay seated.

Garage Door Cable Repair Across Seattle and Nearby Cities

We provide garage door cable repair in each of these areas. Choose yours for local information.

Seattle neighborhoods

Fremont, SeattleHome baseWallingford, Seattle0.8 miles from the officeBallard, Seattle2.7 miles from the officeGreen Lake, Seattle2.1 miles from the officePhinney Ridge, Seattle1.8 miles from the officeMaple Leaf, Seattle3.4 miles from the officeQueen Anne, Seattle1.2 miles from the officeMagnolia, Seattle2.7 miles from the officeCapitol Hill, Seattle2.1 miles from the officeRavenna, Seattle2.5 miles from the officeWedgwood, Seattle3.6 miles from the officeNorthgate, Seattle4.0 miles from the officeWest Seattle, Seattle6.2 miles from the officeBeacon Hill, Seattle6.0 miles from the office

Nearby cities

Shoreline7 miles from the officeLake Forest Park8 miles from the officeEdmonds11 miles from the officeLynnwood12 miles from the officeKenmore9 miles from the officeBothell10 miles from the officeKirkland7 miles from the officeBellevue7 miles from the officeRedmond10 miles from the officeMercer Island8 miles from the officeRenton13 miles from the officeBurien13 miles from the office

Garage Door Cable Repair Questions from Seattle Homeowners

How much does garage door cable repair cost?
A new pair of lift cables starts at $179 including re-tensioning. Re-seating an intact cable starts at $129. Call (425) 728-2403 for a quote.
Why did my cable come off the drum?
Common causes are a broken spring, the door hitting an object while closing, the opener pushing a frozen or jammed door, or a worn cable that lost tension.
Is it safe to use the door with a loose cable?
No. The door is out of balance and can fall or jam. Leave it where it is and call us.
Do you replace both cables?
Yes, when the cables are worn. Both have the same age and exposure, so the second one is rarely far behind.
Why are my bottom brackets rusty?
Water and road grime collect at the bottom of the door in wet weather. In damp garages the bracket can rust through before anything else fails.

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