What They Do
Cables wrap around the drums and work with the spring system to raise and lower the door. When everything is aligned, the door travels evenly and safely.
If a cable starts fraying or a drum wears unevenly, one side of the door may lift differently than the other.
- Cables support lifting forces during every cycle.
- Drums guide cable movement and alignment.
- Uneven tension can cause crooked travel.
- Damaged drums can accelerate cable wear.
Warning Signs
Cable and drum issues often show up as crooked door movement, loose cables, jerking, or cable strands that look frayed.
- Cable looks frayed, rusted, loose, or slack
- Door opens crooked or binds
- Cable has jumped off the drum
- Door shakes or stops during travel
- One side appears lower than the other
Why It Matters
A cable failure can cause the door to drop suddenly or jam in the opening. Because cables are connected to high-tension spring parts, they should be repaired by a professional.
Integrity inspects cables, drums, spring balance, bearing support, and track alignment together.
Schedule a Professional Inspection
Integrity Garage Doors & Gates helps homeowners understand the real condition of the full garage door system before small issues become expensive failures.
Call (844) MY-G-DOOR or submit a service request to schedule help.
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