Why did my garage door cable snap?

Most cables fail from rust at the bottom bracket, fraying where the cable winds on the drum, or from a door that was left out of balance after a spring failure. The cable is the visible symptom; we check the drum, bearings and springs before re-stringing.

Is one cable off the drum an emergency?

It is urgent. A door hanging on a single cable is unbalanced and can drop or jam in the tracks. Stop using the opener and keep people and vehicles clear until it is re-tensioned.

Do both cables get replaced?

Yes, in pairs. Cables stretch and wear together, and mismatched cable lengths leave the door sitting crooked in the opening.

Can bent tracks or damaged panels be repaired at the same visit?

Usually. Our vans carry cable, drums, rollers and common track sections, so minor track damage caused by the cable coming off is corrected during the same appointment.

Clovis · Fresno · Central Valley

Cable Repair in Clovis & Fresno, CA

Lift cables fray, jump the drum or snap outright — and the door goes crooked or drops on one side.

Call (559) 315-6215

Fast Local Response
A service team that knows Clovis, Fresno and the Central Valley.
No Fix, No Charge
No service fee if we are unable to resolve the reported issue. Certain exclusions apply. See terms.
Licensed & Insured Contractor
Services are performed under a licensed and insured California contractor.
Written Parts & Labor Warranty
Warranty terms vary by product and service and are provided in writing. See terms.
Same-Day Service
Most calls handled the same day.
Upfront Pricing
Approved before work begins.

Cables work under the same tension as the springs. Once a strand frays, failure is a matter of weeks. A snapped cable lets one side of the door fall, which twists the panels and can pull the whole door off its track.

We release tension safely, replace both cables, re-seat the drums, and check the drum set screws and bearing plates that usually caused the failure in the first place.

What this covers

Frayed, snapped or unwound cables
Cable drums re-seated and aligned
Door levelled and re-tensioned
Track and roller inspection included

Technician re-stringing a lift cable onto the cable drum of a garage door in Clovis, CA — Recent cable repair job in the Clovis & Fresno area.

Cable Repair FAQ

Why did my garage door cable snap?: Most cables fail from rust at the bottom bracket, fraying where the cable winds on the drum, or from a door that was left out of balance after a spring failure. The cable is the visible symptom; we check the drum, bearings and springs before re-stringing.
Is one cable off the drum an emergency?: It is urgent. A door hanging on a single cable is unbalanced and can drop or jam in the tracks. Stop using the opener and keep people and vehicles clear until it is re-tensioned.
Do both cables get replaced?: Yes, in pairs. Cables stretch and wear together, and mismatched cable lengths leave the door sitting crooked in the opening.
Can bent tracks or damaged panels be repaired at the same visit?: Usually. Our vans carry cable, drums, rollers and common track sections, so minor track damage caused by the cable coming off is corrected during the same appointment.

Brands we service

CHI Overhead DoorsOur primary door brand

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