Opener problems
Opener running, but the door isn't moving?
- All major opener types
- Sensors, gears, boards, belts
- Repair or replace
Garage door opener repair starts with one question: is it the opener, or the door? An opener that strains, hums or reverses is often reacting to a broken spring or a binding track. We test the door by hand first, so you don't pay for a new motor that wasn't the problem.
When it is the opener, the usual suspects are a stripped drive gear, a worn belt or chain, a failed logic board or misaligned safety sensors. We repair what makes sense to repair and replace the unit when parts cost more than they're worth. Ceiling-mount, chain-drive, belt-drive and side-mount (jackshaft) openers all come through our shop.
Locked out by a dead opener?
Call any hour. We'll tell you how to use the manual release safely while you wait.
Opener service we handle
Repairs first, replacement when the numbers say so.
Opener diagnosis
We check power, the board, gears, limits and the door's own balance so the fix targets the real cause.
Gear, belt & chain repair
Stripped plastic gears, stretched chains and frayed belts replaced and re-tensioned.
Safety sensor repair
Photo-eyes cleaned, re-aimed or replaced when the door refuses to close or the light keeps blinking.
New opener installation
Belt, chain or side-mount openers sized to the door, with remotes and a wall button programmed.
Opener types we work on
Chain drive
Strong and inexpensive. Louder than the others, which matters if a bedroom sits over the garage.
Belt drive
A rubber belt instead of a chain. Much quieter, a popular choice for attached garages.
Side-mount (jackshaft)
Mounts on the wall beside the door and turns the torsion tube. Frees up the ceiling and runs very quietly.
Signs your opener needs work
Common complaints we hear on the phone:
- Motor hums, door stays putOften a stripped gear or a disconnected trolley, sometimes a broken spring.
- Door reverses near the floorDirty or misaligned sensors, or close force set too low.
- Clicks but no movementA relay or board issue, or the motor isn't getting enough power.
- Works from the wall, not the remoteUsually the remote or receiver, not the motor.
- Grinding or rattling from the railA loose chain, worn sprocket or failing trolley.
Safety first. Before pulling the red emergency release, make sure the door is fully closed. If a spring is broken, a door released in the open position can drop on its own.
Why homeowners use Wolf for openers
Door tested first
We rule out springs and track before blaming the motor.
Remotes set up on the spot
New openers leave with your remotes and keypad working.
Open 24 hours
A dead opener at night is exactly when we answer.
Free estimate
Repair price and replacement price, side by side.
