Where do garage door cables attach?

The cables are attached to the bottom of the garage door and a cable drum at either end of the torsion spring shaft. When the torsion spring turns the drums, the cables wrap or unwrap around the drum, the door lifts or closes.

How much does it cost to replace a garage door cable?

Garage door cables cost around $15 each and $30 for the pair. We recommend getting cables installed or replaced by a professional door company, so you would include the service/installation fee. The total amount you should spend on replacing cables should be in the range of $90 to $115.

How long does it take to replace garage door cables?

Type of installation: It can take about three to four hours to replace a door of the same type and size (for a door of roughly 16 feet). If the new door is compatible with the structure and available space, and your existing wiring and brackets are in good condition, installation is simpler than it otherwise would be.

How do you install a garage door cable?

Install the Cables. Add the lift cables on each side of the door. Hook the loop of the cable around the knob on the knob at the bottom side of the garage door. Leave the cables dangling at the top. Starting on the left side, wrap the lift cable around the lift drum. The cable has to come into the drum on the wall side.

How do you replace the cable on a garage door?

Insert cable into the slot of the cable drum, make sure that the cable is property set and not overlapping. Wind cable onto cable drum and slide the cable drum over to the bearing plate and turn the drum counterclockwise direction until the cable is tight, now tighten the set screws. Do not over tighten.

From a big-box store, basic garage door cables can run between $8 and $20, depending on the product. Your pro may charge you a different cost if they provide the cables. Your cables may not need to be replaced if they have simply come off the track, but broken cables will need to be completely removed and replaced.

What to do if garage door cable snaps?

Understand Garage Door Cables. Your garage door features different cables depending on what types of springs it uses.