Most of the time, the gear and sprocket will last between 10 and 15 years. In most cases, replacing the gear and sprocket is less expensive than replacing the entire garage door opener unit.
You may notice a loose chain or belt before you realize the problem with the garage door opener gear and sprocket.
Our experienced technicians will be able to correctly diagnose the root of the problem and make Garage Door Opener Gear and Sprocket Repair service.
Garage Door Opener Gear & Sprocket Repairs
We can take a look at the motor and drive to determine what needs to be addressed. It usually includes one or more of these services:
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Broken Gear and Sprocket - The gear and sprocket are inside the motor cover. This part connects the opener motor to the belt or chain.
Gear and sprocket failure is often due to too much tension on the chain or belt, but the parts can also get older and just wear out.
Sprockets tend to shear over time causing the chain or belt and opener to stop working properly.
Sometimes, this happens as garage door springs age and become weaker, putting more stress on the motor, and causing it to wear out or fail.
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Stripped Gear - The gear is situated inside the garage door opener and over time, they strip out. When this happens, you need a trusted repair professional you can trust to replace it.
A stripped gear typically occurs when trying to use the garage door with springs that are broken or weakened.
But gears also strip out over time due to normal wear and tear. You may suspect a stripped gear if the garage door doesn't open, and you hear a humming sound.