Craftsman Garage Door Opener Making Grinding Noise

If you hear a garage door grinding noise it could be the rollers.

Craftsman garage door opener making grinding noise.

If your genie garage door opener sounds like it s running but not moving and making a grinding noise it could be a coupler. This was a craftsman model 139 53976srt. In this video i ll show you the issue with a garage door opener that makes noise but won t move. The door track rollers move each time you open or close the door leading to a lot of movement and causing wear.

The main drive gear is the plastic gear that comes in direct contact with the worm drive gear on the motor. This is a video on how to change the gear sprockets in a craftsman garage door opener. A worn belt or chain and cable assembly can also make noise tighten chain or belt tension to correct this problem. Craftsman garage door openers are trusted to do what you need them to do.

This is an easy fix. Sign up for email and get the latest on new products events contests and more. Replace the gear and sprocket assembly or the drive and worm gears when they re worn and making noises. Vibration transfers through the steel framework of the opener and through the home s framing studs and drywall.

The main drive gear is the most common component to fail on most openers the gear alone should cost you less than 20. Vibration is the cause of most noise problems associated with garage door openers. If the garage door opener makes a grinding noise but the door doesn t move your main drive gear is probably toast. Shop our garage door openers and find out where you can buy yours locally or online.