Cable & Drum Replacement — Kendall 33176
- TOMER MADMONI
- 1 day ago
- 1 min read
Narrated by: Omar V., Lift Systems Technician — My Garage Door US
Reviewed by: Moshe Gueta, Head of Operations
Service Area: Miami-Dade • Broward • Palm Beach
Emergency Line: (305) 464-1712 • Mon–Sun 7:00–22:00 • Target Arrival: 30 minutes
The Situation
A homeowner in Kendall (33176) noticed the door rising unevenly with a scraping sound near the top of travel.
On-Site Diagnosis
Frayed lift cable and worn drum causing uneven winding.
Roller wear moderate; springs within spec.
Opener force increased to mask imbalance.
What We Did
Replaced cable drums and lift cables as a matched set and checked set-screw bite on the torsion shaft.
Inspected bearings, replaced worn rollers, and rebalanced springs.
Reset opener travel/force and completed UL 325 safety and obstruction tests.
Cleaned tracks, lubricated hinges/bearings, left tracks dry.
Delivered a photo report and a maintenance schedule.
Parts & Specs
New drums, lift cables, premium rollers, bearings as needed, pro-grade lubricant.
Compliance & Safety
Safety tests passed; uneven lift resolved and documented.
OutcomeSmooth, even travel with reduced strain on the opener and a safer lift system.
Homeowner Feedback
“Runs straight and quiet now. Appreciate the detailed report.”
Call (305) 464-1712 • Mon–Sun 7:00–22:00 • SLA: 30 minutes
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