Genie garage door systems are a common system that people have in their garage. Just like any other system, things break such as the springs, door panels, and overhead motor. The truth is that in order to fix these systems, you have to do exactly the same thing as other generic garage door openers.
The first thing to do when you are looking to repair a system is to evaluate what is wrong. Are the springs damaged? Is the door itself off of it’s Carport Canopy Heavy Duty guide tracks? Does the overhead motor turn on when you press the button? By determining the initial problem, you will save yourself a lot of time.
If the motor turns on when you press the button, chances are you just need to replace the sprocket, which can be purchased at any hardware store. If the springs, or motor have broken and don’t run, we would suggest hiring a professional to help you make the repairs. The reason for this is because the springs are extremely dangerous if not handled correctly. Every year people make the mistakes with garage springs, and every year people die from spring accidents.
Motor replacement is quite simple as you can go to most warehouse stores and purchase a new overhead motor. The nice thing about this type of repair is that you literally just have to swap out the Garage Door Insulation Retainer Clips motor and not worry about any other hardware. Make sure the garage chain has the proper amount of slack and is not too tight. If the chain is too tight it will strip the sprocket of the teeth.