How To Fix A Garage Door Opener Motor

Adjust the close limit adjustment screw on the door opener motor in small increments until the door stops upon touching the floor.

How to fix a garage door opener motor.

You may also need to reprogram your keypad or replace the batteries in it. While supporting the motor with one hand carefully flip the motor unit over. If you re too far away this can cause a problem with opening or closing the door. Pay special attention to the alignment of the tracks the chain and the tightness of the screws.

Checking the door before you start inspecting the motor make sure the garage door is fully functioning. Firstly check that you re using it within the range required for your opener. When the garage door immediately leaps upward after touching the floor this too is a close limit switch problem. Plug the motor wire harness into the logic board.

Spray the sides of the garage door and the hinges with a silicon based lubricant. Over tightening the chain will put excess wear and tear on the shaft and gears. Garage door reverses immediately after touching the floor. While still supporting the motor unit install the motor mounting screws.

Most chain drive openers suggest you tighten the chain so there s about 1 4 in. Check the chain tension. Connect the motor wire harness to the other wires inside the motor unit using a cable tie. Also verify the antenna on the motor unit is in the proper placement.