How To Fix A Chain On A Garage Door

How to fix a chain drive garage door when it won t open.

How to fix a chain on a garage door.

So start by tightening the chain find the procedure in your owner s manual. Over time the sprocket s teeth can wear and the chain may jump or skip when the opener raises the door. Thread the nut s facing the door clockwise until it meets the bracket then release the chain. Press down on the chain with your finger.

A loose garage door opener chain makes loud slapping sounds and causes jerky door movements that smack the rollers against the track. Located along the rail the chain an. Grasp the chain 1 foot from where it connects to the end of the threaded chain anchor. Pull the chain toward the garage door and hold it in position.

You should have 1 2 inch of play in the chain. Chain drive garage door openers have a sprocket that is attached at the top of the motor. Once you ve replaced the worn door components check the garage door opener chain. This video from sears partsdirect shows how to replace the chain and cable assembly on a chain drive garage door opener.