Garage Door Opener Chain Repair

Just tighten enough to stop it hitting the rail.

Garage door opener chain repair.

Genie chaindrive 550 garage door opener heavy duty chain drive system includes 2 3 button remotes wall console wireless keypad safe t beams model 2035 tkv black 4 6 out of 5 stars 279 194 98 194. Move the ladder to the opener motor and place the chain around the sprocket on top of the motor unit. Soaking the chain in lubricant for a few hours will help loosen the rust. Over time the sprocket s teeth can wear and the chain may jump or skip when the opener raises the door.

The chain wraps around this sprocket as well as the gear and sprocket at the motor. To do this put some lubricant on a piece of rag this use the rag to wipe the chain. Documenting how i repaired the garage door. Chain drive garage door openers have a sprocket that is attached at the top of the motor.

Place the chain around the front sprocket on the rail. A new front sprocket costs about 150 200 include the labor to install it. If you are not confident in your ability to diagnose the problem call a local garage door service company. I am not a professional.

The chain got loose and popped off the gear. Remember to not over tighten the chain. Replacement gear kit if you need one http amzn to 2drtdvc if you. Sprocket is at the end of the opener rail closest to the garage door opening.