The device that automates the operation of your garage door and makes it possible for you to open and close it with the push of a button is called the opener. This electromechanical unit effectively replaces the role you would normally play in a manual garage door, and – by using a motor and a drive system – initiates the opening and closing action by generating a certain amount of horsepower and transferring it to the door using a trolley. As a result of its complex nature, all sorts of things can go wrong if the opener isn't properly maintained. Not to worry, though. Our technicians can handle all of them.
Common Mechanical Malfunctions
One of the problems that can often plague a garage door opener involves the motor. The gear, which is the part that generates the horsepower by turning rapidly, will eventually wear out or break, in which case the opener may seem like its running fine, yet the door won't move. Replacing the gear should only be done by professionals, which is why you'll want to give our team a call in that event. Another common issue involves the drive system, depending on which type you have, you could be looking at different problems, like a loose chain, a torn belt or even a damaged threaded rod. Whatever the case may be, count on our experts to quickly resolve the issue.
Finding The Right Type
If you're looking to get a new garage door opener, one of the first things you'll need to decide is which drive system is going to be best suited for you. Belt drive openers are famously silent and smooth, and although they tend to be a little more expensive, they can be well worth the price if you have an attached garage. Chain drive models are more affordable and very reliable; however they do require more maintenance, and are very loud. Then there's the screw drive option, which is very easy to maintain and although not entirely silent, is faster. Its main downside, however, is the fact that it can be affected by temperature shifts and it is also quite noisy.
Professional Assistance Is Required
Opener repair and installation are complex tasks that shouldn't be attempted by amateurs. Instead of straining to find the solutions or the answers you're looking for, you can simply give our team at Garage Door Repair Monroe a call and let us take care of whatever you need.