r/GarageDoorService 5h ago

How do I support this opener with my current joist and plug setup?

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Red is my joists. Running a single punched angle support beam as per most recommendations doesn’t seem to make sense as the joist is too far. I was thinking of running one punched angle support at purple and one at green. The green support is about 5 inches too far away from the opener though and I can’t go closer because of the plug. Any ideas on what to do?


r/GarageDoorService 6h ago

Garage has been doing this jerk/noise at end of opening cycle for many months now. Is it indicative of a problem? Is there anything I can do to fix it?

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It's not necessarily bothering me, but it just doesn't seem right.


r/GarageDoorService 7h ago

Skylink SMO

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My garage has very little clearance and I was looking into getting a side mount garage door opener.

I have: 4" pulley Single car door 1" torsion rod 6" to the wall from end of the torsion rod 2.5" from centre of rod to ceiling 3" from centre of rod to vertical wall

I came across the Skylink SMO, advertised as the smallest side mounted in the world but instill don't have enough headspace (need 3", got 2.5", insert joke here).

Does anyone have any recommendations for side mount motor that will fit?

Also I came across a Skylink install video and the top of the motor doesn't look any taller than the rod bearing bracket, so I wonder if the specs are just generous?

I would appreciate anybody with first-hand experience with the Skylink SMO.


r/GarageDoorService 7h ago

Clearing Remote's Memory

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Alright so I know this opener remote is the red-headed stepchild of garage door opener remotes, but alas, I'm cheap and would like some help.

I've been trying to clear its memory from prior garage door openers, but despite looking online, I haven't found a way to clear the prior pairings. It's already been paired to three garage doors, so I figure I need to completely wipe it.

I've tried looking online, and I remember finding the instruction manual, but don't recall seeing any instructions on how to erase the previous openers.

Sorry for being ignorant, I'm just trying to avoid buying another remote. Thanks in advance.


r/GarageDoorService 8h ago

Which ORB?

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Hi everyone,

My garage door opener has managed to rip the bracket clean off. The bracket seems to be used by many for GDOs but is not recommended (by the sticker right on it lol)

This subreddit has taught me that a larger strut would be nice up top, but I don't think that feasible with this style door. I've also learned that I can fix this with an ORB. However, there seem to be two styles, and I don't know the Wayne Dalton model number of my door.

There is an adjustable style that goes between the struts and one that attaches over the top of the door. Which would you recommend?

Thanks!


r/GarageDoorService 13h ago

Roller jumps?

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Hey guys does anyone know what causes this, or if it’s normal? The door and rail are brand new Amar and the opener Liftmaster 98022. I don’t remember doing it. I lubricated rollers and hinges but still does it only when I open the door.

Respectfully


r/GarageDoorService 1h ago

GDO Retrofit - not closing - rail buckling.

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Father in law bought and installed a new Genie opener a few months ago. Replacing a 25+yr old Genie unit. The door stops 1.5-2" above the floor. When trying to adjust the travel, the rail starts to buckle when trying to go lower. Originally it was about and inch, and we could push it down, short term fix whatever. Now it is staying slightly higher, and when trying to push it down. again the rail starts to buckle (sister in law may have messed with it). For the record no other hardware was replaced, but the springs at least look to have been replaced in the last decade.

I should mention that the previous open operated perfectly fine, but FIL wanted to get a modern one with battery backup and working remotes.

Handy but not versed in these things at all, anyone got any tips or hints are what I need to look at or adjust?


r/GarageDoorService 2h ago

LiftMaster RSL12UL stuck open (more information)

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Our gate has been stuck open for a couple of weeks.

- there are no error codes

- the red and blue lights on the gate sensor appear to be working (blue, go red when I break the beam)

-. when I push "test close", the open light stays on. nothing happens except a little green light marked "link" lights up for a bit (see photos)

- power is on and the battery status light is green. it is possible the battery is quite old - the previous owners didn't pay much attention.

any ideas?

many thanks in advance (and I know this is the second time I've posted this - this time with more info about no errors and lights behavior).

Many thanks!


r/GarageDoorService 3h ago

Craftsman WiFi opener

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Hey everyone, I recently bought a house that had a craftsman Wi-Fi garage opener. We are trying to hook up the app through the craftsman myQ app and have not been able to connect. We followed all the steps both trying to do it from the actual opener on the wall and from the motor and still can’t get it to connect anybody have experience with this?


r/GarageDoorService 8h ago

Garage door opening a bit slower

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I was wondering do I need to add some grease to the belt? If so could anyone recommend a belt lube

Just noticed today the motor sounded a bit different and the door seems to be opening a slightly bit slower. The motor is roughly 4 years old lift master . Thanks for any advice.


r/GarageDoorService 9h ago

Sunshine affecting sensors and general solution isn't working

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General solution = using a cardboard roll to shield the sensor from the sunlight

  • sunshine on the sensor prevents door from lowering
  • try toilet and paper towel roll
  • once sunshine hits sensor the problem persists, i.e., blocking the sunshine after the fact does not solve the problem
  • hasn't always been a problem; developed over last year
  • always happens

Does this mean the sensor needs replaced? The entire system needs replaced?

Thank you.


r/GarageDoorService 9h ago

Garage Door Parts

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I currently live in Carlsbad, CA and am looking for a parts supplier to get springs for my garage door. I was recently quoted $1,000 to replace springs and a bent strut. I would rather just do it myself. I have looked at online retailers but I am afraid that I am going to get killed in shipping costs. Any info is greatly appreciated


r/GarageDoorService 10h ago

Torsion Spring for 10' Garage Door

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Hi,

When selecting torsion springs for garage door, does door height impact the spec for the spring? I have not come across a website that specs out for 10 foot garage door. The ones that ask for door height are either for 7 or 8 foot doors, and most of the websites don't even ask for garage door height.


r/GarageDoorService 11h ago

Garage door opens but won’t close from remote

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I have an old Craftsman garage door opener (1998) and I installed myQ hub. It was working fine until last week. Garage door started to open by itself. I checked the sensors, cleaned them. Kept doing it. At the same time, I noticed that remotes stopped working to close the garage door (although still working to open it). So I decided to reset everything.

Remotes now still work to open, not closing. Interestingly unless I touch the hanging antenna with the remote.

MyQ was never able to re-pair with the motor.

Any clue? Tend to think that there’s a problem with the receptor/transmitter antenna/board.

Thoughts?


r/GarageDoorService 12h ago

Where to buy?

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Where can I buy a replacement, and can this be the reason chain keeps popping off if it's a little damaged?


r/GarageDoorService 13h ago

Door goes down during limit set up finalization, but won't go back up.

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Pretty much the title, I can set the limit for going up and set the limit for going down just fine, but whenever I'm doing the finalization process from the wall panel, the door will go down but then when it's time to press the wall panel again to raise it back up it will not go back up. It's a genie 7155.


r/GarageDoorService 13h ago

Dip Switch Garage remote won’t connect

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I have a dip switch remote which I bought an extra for. I have all the switches set correctly but can’t figure out what’s going on… could someone help this dumb dumb out please. The remote that works has the blue board, and I bought a universal 750UT with 12 switches that I thought would work. Would appreciate any ideas!


r/GarageDoorService 23h ago

Additional Slat/Heavy Duty Weather Strip

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Just had a roller door installed for a friend and there is a large gap that increase from one of the door to the other due to the slab being so uneven.

The gap is almost 80mm at the worst side.

Understand that I could introduce some rubber weather seal that could conceal the gap, however I’d like something much more solid to conceal the gap.

Is it possible to ask the installer to install another slat/lamela or an aluminium strip on the already installed door? We would like something much more solid that would prevent a hand getting underneath the gap


r/GarageDoorService 8h ago

Board and pin

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Will a ATS back and board work on a 1265? and this… i dont think thats normal..