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Address: 76 Ashford, Irvine, CA 92618
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Garage Door Cable Snapped Repair in Orange County, CA
A snapped or frayed lift cable leaves the door crooked, jammed, or dangerous. Urgent Garage Doors installs matched aircraft-grade cables, inspects drums, bearings, and bottom brackets, then balances and tunes the system so your door runs level, quiet, and within spec.
✓ Matched pairs: Left & right cables replaced together for even lift.
✓ Safety-first: Controlled descent/recovery and UL 325 verification.
✓ Coastal-smart: Corrosion-resistant hardware for OC marine air.
✓ Root-cause fix: We address frayed ends, rust, pulley/drum wear, and misalignment.
✓ Matched pairs
✓ Safety-first
✓ Coastal-smart
✓ Root-cause fix
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What Is Garage Door Cable Snapped Repair?
A technical service that replaces lift cables (and hardware as needed), restores equal tension on both sides, and realigns the door. We:
Install matched cables sized to drum type (standard, high-lift, vertical-lift).
Inspect/refresh drums, end/center bearings, bottom brackets, and fasteners.
Equalize drum wraps, set spring balance, and tune opener limits/force.
Why Choose Urgent Garage Doors
One accountable team: Stabilize → replace → align → balance → tune in one visit.
Spec-accurate parts: 7×7/7×19 aircraft cable, correct diameter/length and ferrules for your door.
Whole-system check: Drums, springs, bearings, bottom fixtures, and track geometry verified.
Documented: Photos, cable specs, and prevention tips left with every job.
Immediate Actions (What to Do Now)
Stop operating the opener—forcing a door with a broken cable can crease panels and tear tracks.
If the door is partly open, do not pull the red release—risk of free-fall.
Keep clear of loose cable ends, drums, and bottom brackets (stored-energy hazard).
Call our dispatcher—we’ll secure the door, perform a controlled descent, and replace cables safely.
Common Scenarios We Handle
One side dropped—door racked; cable off or snapped at bottom bracket
Bird’s nest on the drum—loose wraps, frayed strands
Coastal corrosion eating cables/sleeves near the floor
Bent bottom bracket or seized bottom fixture pulley (extension systems)
Wrong cable length after DIY parts causing uneven travel
Safety & Stabilization
Isolate power; secure door; establish exclusion zone; controlled descent if stuck open.
Diagnosis & Measurement
Confirm cable type/diameter/length, drum style, bottom fixture health, bearing plates, and spring condition; document with photos.
Removal & Prep
Detension safely; remove damaged cables; clean drums and shaft; inspect keyways/set screws; check bottom seal area for water/salt.
Professional Installation
Install matched aircraft-grade cables with correct thimbles/ferrules (or factory loops); replace bent bottom brackets or seized pulleys; address drum wear if needed.
Equalize & Balance
Equal drum wraps; set spring balance to neutral hand-lift; center rollers; verify even reveals—no flange contact.
Tune & UL 325 Safety Tests
Set opener travel/force; multi-cycle test; verify photo-eye function and 2×4 reversal; provide care/prevention notes.
What’s Included
Stabilization & controlled recovery
Matched cable set (correct diameter/length; left/right)
Drum/shaft cleaning & fastener retorque (replace worn drums if indicated)
Bottom bracket/pulley inspection (replacement if needed)
Spring balance & opener tune + UL 325 safety verification
Documentation (photos, specs, maintenance tips)
Costs & Timelines (What to Expect)
Typical duration: 60–120 minutes depending on door size, corrosion, and hardware condition.
Key cost drivers: Door height/weight, drum type (standard/high-lift), corrosion level, bottom fixture/bearing replacements, and access.
Estimate clarity: Line items for cables, any drums/brackets/bearings, and labor/tune.
Insurance & Claims Help
After impact or wind/rain intrusion, we’ll provide before/after photos, measurements, and a concise cause narrative for your records/adjuster.
(Coverage varies by policy; not financial advice.)
Risks of Waiting (Why Act Now)
Door drop or further panel/track damage
Twisted shaft or drum damage from uneven tension
Opener strain leading to gear/sprocket failures
Repeat snaps if corrosion and bottom fixture issues aren’t corrected
Methods, Materials & Quality Standards
Cables: Aircraft-grade 7×7/7×19—correct 3/32″ or 1/8″ diameter to spec; stainless options for coastal installs.
Drums: Correct profile & rating; keyways clean; set screws torqued with anti-seize; shaft true.
Bottom Hardware: Bottom brackets and pulleys inspected/replaced; fasteners anchored into structure.
Geometry: Plumb verticals; level horizontals; precise toe-in/back-hang; centered roller travel.
Coastal OC: Stainless/galv. fasteners; sealed bearings; corrosion-aware lube plan.
Compliance: UL 325 sensor and 2×4 reversal tests passed and recorded.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do both cables need replacing if only one broke?
Yes—replace in pairs to keep lift even and prevent a quick second failure.
Why did my cable snap?
Common causes: corrosion near the floor, miswrapped drums, undersized/wrong length cables, or binding door overloading one side.
Can I rewrap the cable and use it “for now”?
Reusing frayed/kinked cable risks sudden failure. We install new matched cables and correct the cause.
Will you check the springs and drums too?
Absolutely—balance and drum condition are critical to cable life; we service them as part of the repair.
Do you service high-lift or vertical-lift systems?
Yes—we size cables to drum type and door travel geometry.
Coastal home—anything special?
We recommend stainless or coated cables, stainless fasteners, and a simple salt-spray care plan.
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Proudly Serving All of Orange County
Address: 76 Ashford, Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: (949) 529-7743
Hours: Open 24 hours
Email: office@urgentgaragedoors.com
Urgent Garage Doors is Irvine-based and available 24/7 for residential and commercial service across Orange County. We provide new garage door installation, smart opener setup, broken spring replacement, off-track door repair, cable & roller replacement, panel swaps, sensor fixes, and full opener repair & maintenance—fast, professional, and backed by warranty.
Proudly serving Irvine, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Orange, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Fullerton, Yorba Linda, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, San Clemente, and surrounding neighborhoods.
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