Steve Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Been away working a ton....Wife mentioned the garage door opener isn't working. When home I note the motor appears to be dead...but not sure....unit isn't very old it appears. Anyone in the Hamilton area know a garage door guy who wants to make some $$$$ on a repair and/or replace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimsbylander Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Steve, I used Canada Doors on Hwy 20 for a new door. They were very good and install quality doors and openers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted November 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Thanks! Will give them a shout. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbag Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Hi Steve There is actually a business in Hamilton The Garage Door Guy. His name is Wayne 905-383-2177. Mobile (truck based) business. Have used him for spring replacement and friends have used for new door/install etc. You will not beat his price. Cheers Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Before spending any money Steve, check the easy stuff first. Be sure the plug hasn't just come loose and also see it the breaker has tripped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketchenany Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Check the sensor light, could be out of alignment . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanD Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Many opener systems have an electric eye/laser located on the side of the door near the floor and a reflector/receiver on the other side. If they been knocked out of alignment the door will not operate. Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 What Dan and Lew said is the likely culprit, given the unit is not that old. HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huzzsaba Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Been away working a ton....Wife mentioned the garage door opener isn't working. When home I note the motor appears to be dead...but not sure....unit isn't very old it appears. Anyone in the Hamilton area know a garage door guy who wants to make some $$$$ on a repair and/or replace? Might want to try unplugging it for some time in case you haven't already tried. My house was hit by lightning a few months ago and the garage door stopped working. We unplugged it from the wall and re-plugged it and it started working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted November 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 so the motor still "sorta" works...i can hear it trying to pull the chain...and if I use my hand and help pull the chain, it will work, sorta...but with a grinding noise. that is how I was able to determine it wasn't electrical, or sensor related. I googled/youtube'd my brand and "fixes", trying a few things first.... it almost seems like the motor's gears, or whatever it uses to actually turn the cog that the chain is on, is labouring. if that makes any sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketchenany Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 so the motor still "sorta" works...i can hear it trying to pull the chain...and if I use my hand and help pull the chain, it will work, sorta...but with a grinding noise. that is how I was able to determine it wasn't electrical, or sensor related. I googled/youtube'd my brand and "fixes", trying a few things first.... it almost seems like the motor's gears, or whatever it uses to actually turn the cog that the chain is on, is labouring. if that makes any sense. Is it a Craftsman 1/2 hp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bacon Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 so the motor still "sorta" works...i can hear it trying to pull the chain...and if I use my hand and help pull the chain, it will work, sorta...but with a grinding noise. that is how I was able to determine it wasn't electrical, or sensor related. I googled/youtube'd my brand and "fixes", trying a few things first.... it almost seems like the motor's gears, or whatever it uses to actually turn the cog that the chain is on, is labouring. if that makes any sense. I replaced the gears on my Craftsman not too long ago. Sears was able to order the parts for me. A lot cheaper than a new unit and not too difficult to change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Steve, is there a belt in there that is turning the gears inside the unit? i had that problem with my old unit. Was able to pick up a new belt at Princess Auto for three or four bucks. HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonietoon Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 If it is a Craftsman by Sears is there any Warranty left on it ????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Steve, my original garage door was some sort of pressed board, even with 3 coats of paint on it, it would absorb water and blow out the gears in my garage door opener, it was also a craftsman. It was easy to replace the gears, they were plastic, and when my ex hit the garage door with her van I replaced the door with a metal one, and haven't had a gear break in 13 years or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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