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When to replace a gear on your garage door opener

3/6/2020

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Keeping your garage door balanced is very crucial to making sure all of its parts are doing their job. An unbalanced garage door causes stress on the garage door parts thus wearing out the garage door opener gears.

Most often the easiest way to determine if your garage door opener may need a gear replacement is when engaging the garage door opener, you hear a humming sound, but the garage door doesn't move. 

Another way is to open the cover on the garage door opener and if you see shavings like the picture below, you need new gears. 

Check with your manufacturer and ask if the new part is under warranty. 

Once you have determined you need new gears, turn your attention to see if the garage door is balanced. Unhook the garage door from the opener by pulling on the red cord hanging from the rail about 1-2 feet from the door. Manually lift your garage door somewhere between your knees and your hips. If the door rolls all the way down or rolls all the way up, your garage door is not balanced. Contact a professional for further diagnostics. ​

Worn out garage door opener gear
20 Comments
Kristofer Van Wagner link
10/25/2020 05:36:51 am

Thank you for sharing that by hiring a professional technician, they will be able to help repair our gear properly. The other day I noticed that the gear of my garage door has been wobbly. I will hire a technician to have it repaired soon.

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Braden Bills link
10/26/2021 08:54:39 am

My garage door opener hasn't been working effectively, and I'm not sure what to do about it. It makes sense that I might want to get a garage door repair specialist. They would know whether or not I should have the gear replaced.

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Hailey Miller link
12/7/2021 01:47:24 am

Thanks for pointing out that we should keep our garage door balanced to ensure optimal performance. My husband and I want to improve our property before the holiday season. We are also hoping to find a contractor on Monday who can inspect and maintain our garage door motors every six months.

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Zachary Tomlinson link
1/12/2022 10:19:48 am

I never knew that a faulty garage door opener could affect the entire system and wear out its components faster. I heard that my boss was late because his garage door had been acting up. I'll probably suggest that he consider having the door repaired by an expert if the problem persists.

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Kristofer Van Wagner link
2/23/2022 02:22:36 am

I am thankful that this post underlined that when looking for a garage door, it is ideal that we seek the help of a reliable and experienced technician. In doing so, the doors will be properly installed. I will definitely keep this information in mind when I look to have a mechanic hired.

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Victoria Addington link
3/29/2022 02:40:10 am

It captivated me the most when you mentioned that we need to know if the garage door is balanced. I noticed that our garage door is not balanced. I will make sure to look for a garage door repair service to ensure that our garage door serves its purpose.

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Jeff Carbine link
3/31/2022 08:00:43 am

I loved it when you said that maintaining the balance of your garage door is critical to ensuring that all of its components are functioning properly. Since it was there eight years ago, our garage door will be needing repair this time. It stuck in the middle of the door jam. I will see a garage door service soon to address the problem.

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Frank Vargas link
4/17/2022 09:52:18 am

Checking the balance of your garage door should be part of a regular inspection and preventative maintenance.

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Max Jones link
4/27/2022 05:45:16 pm

Thanks for the info about garage doors. My garage door stopped working. I'll look for an expert that can help me repair my garage door.

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Jesse Ford link
4/27/2022 06:10:48 pm

Thanks for the advice to check the warranty with the manufacturer. My garage door has been having trouble opening recently. I'll hire someone to come and take a look at it and replace it if needed.

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https://www.olathedoor.com/ link
5/2/2022 11:03:11 am

Sometimes the usual sound changes when there is need to replace gears.

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Braden Bills link
5/11/2022 10:33:00 am

My garage door hasn't been opening up very well, and I'm not sure what to do about it. It makes sense that I would want to get the opener looked at. That seems like a good way to ensure that everything works out properly.

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Afton Jackson link
6/29/2022 10:29:16 pm

Lately, I've definitely been hearing the sound of the machinery working on my garage door, but it takes quite a while for it to actually start up and begin moving. I thought this was normal but it doesn't seem to be getting fixed anymore, which makes me think that I better find someone who can fix it. I'll go and ask a garage door expert to help me out with this immediately so this doesn't happen again.

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residential roll up garage doors link
8/30/2022 07:30:41 pm

Thanks for sharing this tips on how to determine and when to replace the gear on garage door opener. This is vey helpful and informative.

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John Carston link
9/29/2022 09:37:58 pm

It's great that you elaborated that the balance and proper use of garage door are crucial to maintain. A couple of days ago, my brother told me he wanted a more conventional garage door for their home, and he asked if I had any idea what would be the best option to find an efficient function. Thanks to this helpful article, I'll be sure to tell him that he can try using a garage door opener service as it can help them by operating their garage door more easily.

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garagedoorleawood.com/ link
11/22/2022 11:05:54 am

It is always better to replace gears before they suffer further damage. Replacing a gear in the garage door opener is both quick and inexpensive.

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https://www.garagedoorleawood.com/ link
12/27/2022 12:15:04 pm

Garage door openers are fairly simple mechanisms that tend to last a long time.

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Jessie Holloway link
1/16/2023 12:06:40 pm

Thanks so much for talking about how to tell when your garage door opener might need maintenance. My parents have been talking about how their door sometimes doesn't open or is greatly delayed. We'll have to look into finding a professional to help them fix the issue and get the opener working properly.

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Door Repair link
2/5/2023 06:27:34 pm

Replacing a gear in your garage door opener is an important step in maintaining its functionality and preventing costly repairs in the future. Regularly checking for signs of wear and tear can help ensure that your garage door operates smoothly. How often do you check your garage door opener for signs of wear and tear?



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