Genie Garage Door Making Noise

Our garage door opener just began making a loud grinding noise and wouldn t lift the door.

Genie garage door making noise.

Noisy garage doors are usually caused by worn rollers loose hardware parts that need lubrication or an opener in need of anti vibration pads all simple fixes. It would go up maybe a foot then quit. The garage door opener may be making clicking noises as a result of the security lock. Fortunately you don t have to live with a noisy garage door.

I reattached the door. Explore our product and support offerings today. The genie glu r screw drive lube can reduce garage door opener noise help with smooth operation and prolong the long life of the screw drive rail. The trolley doesn t move and the door does not budge.

Check the alignment of the trolley on the garage door opener or the brackets. If i run the opener with the door not attached it will go up and down and make the grinding noise. If your garage door is noisy you might be hearing a variety of sounds. Other symptoms may also include flashing lights on the remote control opener.

If you correct the alignment tighten the hardware. Snug up all the nuts and bolts on your garage door track and check for worn parts and replace where needed. I then ask the customer the approximate age and usage of the garage door. It s designed specifically for genie screw drive opener rails and is the only recommended lubricant for genie garage door openers.

It could then close it when i pressed the button again. I am able to detach the opener and manually lift the door and that sounds normal. Worn gears inside the garage door opener s motor unit can make grinding or buzzing noises. Genie garage door opener systems accessories and installations are well known and trusted by consumers.

Then spray all the moving. On some systems the garage door opener installed on the wall will override commands from the remote control opener and the system must be unlocked from the wall pad. Performing regular preventive maintenance on the garage door opener can also keep it running smoothly and quietly. If it is used frequently or is at least five years old.