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Should I Repair or Replace My Garage Door Opener?
When your garage door opener isn’t working properly, a repair is often a more cost-effective solution than replacing the entire unit. Diagnosing and fixing the existing motor can save you money, and we typically recommend repairs for this reason. Our trucks are fully stocked with a complete range of garage door opener parts, allowing us to complete most repairs in just one visit.
As with many modern technologies, garage door openers are evolving quickly, offering new features designed to improve convenience and security. Our expert Precision Door technicians are always up-to-date on the latest openers and accessories, ready to guide you through the best options for your home.
Here are some issues our technicians encounter
- Lightning/Power Surges
- Sagging Chain/Belt
- Intermittence
- Noisy
- Door Hums But Doesn’t Move
- Remote Not Working
- Wall Button Not Working
- Opener Blinks But Doesn't Move
Non-Compliant Openers
Federal Regulations (UL 325) were updated in 1993, making garage door openers safer. If yours was manufactured prior to that date, it is unlikely your house would even pass an inspection with it. So, we recommend a replacement in this situation.
Safety Concerns with a Brand
If a manufacturer has been successfully sued for safety defects, we will not repair that model.
No Safety Eyes
If the safety eyes are not present, the opener does not meet UL 325 compliance. Again, your house would be unlikely to pass an inspection if your garage door has no safety eyes. Therefore, we will typically recommend replacement.
Brand No Longer Exists
Parts for these types openers will be unavailable and replacing is usually the only option.
Why Do Garage Door Openers Fail?
If a door is not balanced, it'll exert an excessive amount of stress on the opener and strip the garage door opener gear (a new gear is pictured to the left). The balance test is simple, and you can do it yourself by watching the short video.
An unbalanced garage door is often caused by using the wrong size spring(s) or if the spring is on the its final days. If the door is too heavy, it can strip the opener sprocket (see picture). Don’t hesitate to reach out to us for more information on garage door openers—we're here to help! "Can Elite Star fix my specific opener?" Absolutely! At Elite Star, our experienced technicians repair all major opener brands, including LiftMaster, Chamberlain, Genie, Marantec, Sears, Overhead Door, Raynor, Stanley, Craftsman, and many others. Contact us today!
