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Garage Door Cable Repair: What You Need to Know

A practical guide from the MS Facility Solutions team.

Cables work with the springs to lift and lower the door safely. A frayed or snapped cable throws the door off balance.

Signs of cable trouble include a door that sits crooked, slips to one side, or has visible fraying near the bottom brackets. Like springs, cables are under tension and are not a safe DIY fix.

A technician replaces cables, checks the springs and drums, and rebalances the door so it runs smoothly again.

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