How To Replace Chain Driven Garage Door Opener

Openers have a set opening speed so installing an opener with a higher horsepower won t open your door any faster.

How to replace chain driven garage door opener.

How to put a chain back on an automatic garage door opener. Step 2 consider type of opener if you are buying a replacement garage door opener then you ll need to decide between the three main types. Chain belt and screw drives. Chain drives a long chain pulls the door open and closed are the least expensive but they re loud.

Install the new chain and cable assembly. If you like the chain drive system a newer opener will likely be quieter than the old types. Remove the chain and cable assembly. Start your garage door replacement project by removing the old one.

Garage door openers are available with a chain drive screw drive or belt drive. Grasp the end of the chain cable and pass approximately 12 inches of cable through the rail window. On the outside of the garage mount the wireless keypad using the screw gun. Lower the motor unit down.

Please subscribe to my new channel handy homeowner dedicated to how to videos like this one. Use a step ladder to access the garage door opener s power cord and motor unit. Run the wire through a conduit and connect it to the garage door opener motor. Of course if the unit is not working it may be time to consider replacing it.

Lay the new chain and cable assembly beside the rail. Position a work table near the area under your motor unit to hold the garage door opener. Connect the lifting arm from the door to the track. Disengage the garage door from the opener by pulling down on the emergency pull cord to release the door trolley from the opener carriage.

Mount the electric eyes about 6 from the floor on the inside of the garage. Press the wall control button or remote so that the opener completes its close.