Cable Replacement

Garage door cables play a crucial role in lifting and lowering your door safely. When a cable frays, loosens, or snaps, the entire system becomes unstable—putting your home, your door, and your safety at risk. McKinney Garage Door offers professional garage door cable repair and replacement services throughout McKinney, Plano, Frisco, Allen, Prosper, Celina, Melissa, Anna, Princeton, Fairview, Lucas, Wylie, Little Elm, The Colony, Carrollton, Richardson, Murphy, Sachse, Farmersville, and Van Alstyne, ensuring your door returns to smooth, balanced, and reliable operation.

Why Garage Door Cables Fail

Cables are constantly under tension, working alongside your springs to support the weight of the door. Over time, they can weaken due to:

• Normal wear from daily operation
• Rust or corrosion from moisture
• Fraying caused by dirt or misaligned tracks
• Lack of lubrication or maintenance
• Excess strain from worn-out springs
• Age-related breakdown of steel cable strands

A damaged cable should never be ignored—operating your door with a failing cable can lead to serious system damage or sudden door collapse.

Common Signs Your Garage Door Cable Needs Repair

Cable issues often develop gradually, and catching them early can prevent costly repairs. Look for:

• Frayed or loose cables
• Door lifting unevenly or jerking while moving
• Sagging cables along the sides of the door
• Door stuck halfway or won't open fully
• Cable hanging loose or off the drum
• Grinding, scraping, or unusual noises
• Door slamming shut or dropping faster than normal

If a cable has snapped completely, the door may become crooked, dangerously heavy, or completely inoperable.

Professional Cable Repair for Safety & Reliability

Repairing or replacing garage door cables requires skill, proper tools, and a full understanding of the tensioned mechanisms they connect to. Attempting to fix a cable without training is extremely dangerous.

McKinney Garage Door provides:

• Cable replacement for torsion spring systems
• Cable replacement for extension spring systems
• Drum and pulley inspection and repair
• Track alignment and balance adjustments
• System lubrication and safety testing

We ensure the new cables are the correct strength, size, and style for your door, restoring safe and reliable function.

Why Cable Problems Should Be Fixed Immediately

Cable issues can escalate quickly if ignored. Prompt repair helps:

• Prevent doors from collapsing or derailing
• Avoid damage to tracks, rollers, and springs
• Maintain proper balance and smooth operation
• Protect your opener from unnecessary strain
• Reduce long-term repair costs
• Keep your home safe and secure

A failing cable is one of the most hazardous garage door problems—professional service is essential.

High-Quality Replacement Cables for Long-Term Durability

We use high-strength, durable cables engineered for long life and resistance to fraying. Our cables are designed for:

• Heavy daily use
• Moisture and corrosion resistance
• Smooth operation with minimal wear
• Consistent balance and alignment

Every installation is customized to your door's weight, dimensions, and spring system.

Why Homeowners Choose McKinney Garage Door

• Fast appointments and reliable scheduling
• Experienced technicians who work safely and efficiently
• High-quality replacement parts that last
• Full system safety checks with every repair
• Transparent pricing and honest recommendations
• Local service backed by professional expertise

Your satisfaction and safety are at the core of every repair we perform.

Our Cable Repair Process

Thorough Inspection: We examine the cables, springs, drums, and related hardware to identify all issues.

Safe Removal of Damaged Cables: Our technicians release the tension and remove failed or frayed cables.

Precision Installation of New Cables: We install correctly sized cables engineered for your door type.

System Balancing & Alignment: We adjust the door to ensure smooth, level, and reliable operation.

Safety & Performance Testing: We test the entire system—including opener force limits and auto-reverse features—before completing the service.