What cable drum means
Cable drums sit at each end of a torsion shaft. The lift cables wind onto them as the springs turn the shaft and raise the door.
Where it matters on a garage door job
A cable that jumps off the drum leaves the door crooked and stuck. Check drums and cables on every spring job, since worn cables are the next call.
What it costs
For cable drum, the closest koira.ai price is the garage door repair cost guide, near $260 for a typical job and $150 to $360 for most. The guide shows its sources and what moves the price.
Work it out
- Cost guide: Garage door repair cost
- Tools, templates and guides: Free garage door resources