- Cable Replacement
Thin Cables. Heavy Consequences.
Garage door cables carry the full weight of your door alongside the springs, every time it opens and closes. When one frays, slips, or snaps, the door can jam, tilt, or fall. We replace worn cables quickly and safely, so your door lifts evenly again.
Signs Your Cables Need Replacing
Cables wear down over time, and a few clear warning signs tell you it’s time to act.
- Crooked or uneven opening the door looks tilted or hangs unevenly as it moves.
- Frayed strands or visible rust anywhere along the cable.
- Loose cables hanging or slipping off the drum.
- The door sticks partway or won't lift at all.
- Grinding or popping sounds during operation.
Why Cable Replacement Isn't a DIY Job
High Tension. Real Risk.
Garage door cables work under the same high tension as the springs, which makes them genuinely dangerous to handle without the right tools and training. A cable that releases suddenly can cause serious injury or send the door crashing down. Our technicians safely relieve tension, replace the cables in matched pairs, and re-balance the door-then test everything before we leave.
Don't risk a stuck or unsafe door
Contact AAA Garage Door and Gates for prompt, professional cable replacement that restores smooth, secure operation.