Garage Door Lift Cable Replacement in Bayswater
A frayed lift cable was close to failing on this Bayswater door. We replaced it at the drum before it could snap and jam the door.
Service
Cable Replacement
Suburb
Bayswater
Door Type
Sectional
Job Type
Repair
Result
Frayed cable replaced before failure — door safe and smooth.
Job Summary
Problem
A frayed lift cable close to snapping.
Diagnosis
Cable strands failing where it wraps the drum.
Solution
Replaced the cable and rebalanced the door.
Result
Frayed cable replaced before failure — door safe and smooth.
Customer Problem
During a routine tune-up in Bayswater we spotted a lift cable fraying where it coils onto the drum — a failure waiting to happen.
- Visible broken strands on the cable
- Cable binding on the drum
- Door not far from jamming
Inspection & Diagnosis
The cable had worn through several strands at the drum and would soon have snapped, dropping that side of the door.
- Multiple broken strands at the drum
- Remaining strands overloaded
- Drum and shaft otherwise sound
Solution
We fitted a new lift cable, re-wound the drum to correct tension and rebalanced the door for safe, smooth travel.
- New lift cable fitted
- Drum re-wound to correct tension
- Door rebalanced and tested
Before & After
Before
Parts & Work Completed
- Lift cable
- Drum re-tension
- Re-balance
Frequently Asked Questions
Look for broken strands, rust, or a door that sits unevenly. A frayed cable should be replaced promptly — it's cheaper than the damage a snapped cable can cause.
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