• Door misalignment: If you hear a scraping noise or notice your garage door is lurching instead of moving slowly, it may be a sign of misalignment and an issue with the cables.
• Defective bearings: Defective bearings can cause significant wear and tear on your garage door cables. Symptoms of a faulty bearing include squeaking or grinding in the bearings when the door is moving, visible wear on the cables themselves or a slight burning smell.
• Cables falling: If you notice that your cables are falling around your door, the cables may be loose or malfunctioning. If you see the cables have fallen off the drums, call a professional for garage door repair right away.
• Garage door malfunction: Your cables might need to be replaced if your door moves irregularly or not at all. If your door slows down significantly or moves too quickly, it’s a good idea to call a professional.