How To Change A Garage Door Opener Motor

Buying the replacement kit step 1.

How to change a garage door opener motor.

Shut the garage door if it s not already closed. Add the stop switches to the rail that turn the garage door opener off one approximately 12 to 14 inches from the motor and the other the same distance from the end of the rail. Press and release the black adjustment button. The garage door opener lights will flash twice to indicate that the up position is set and the down button then flash.

Make sure that the unit s power is. Buying the replacement kit purchase the replacement kit depending on whether or not you are replacing the motor. Remove the fastener ring from the straight door arm connected to the outer trolley. How to repair a garage door opener motor.

Unplug the existing garage door opener. Disconnecting the motor unit let the garage door be in a closed position. Spray the sides of the garage. Loosen the brackets securing it to the ceiling and gently lower it down.

Use the open ended adjustable wrench to loosen the bracket and remove the bracket on the door and the bracket above the. Please subscribe to my new channel handy homeowner dedicated to how to videos like this one. Press and hold the down button until the door is in the desired down position toggling the up and down buttons as necessary to achieve the desired down position. Before you start inspecting the motor make sure the garage door is fully functioning.

Turn the power off to the garage at the circuit panel. Position a work table near the area under your motor unit to hold the garage door opener during the repair.