Noisy Chamberlain Garage Door Opener

In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to muffle a noisy garage door opener.

Noisy chamberlain garage door opener. Set motor on top of wood blocks. Rubber pads inserted between the motor mounts and the ceiling or hangers connected to the ceiling absorb vibration. If not addressed your door opener will eventually quit on you. If you correct the alignment tighten the hardware.

Performing regular preventive maintenance on the garage door opener can also keep it running smoothly and quietly. From informational videos to product manuals and troubleshooting articles the chamberlain group resource library has the information you need. Find the chamberlain garage door opener technical support you need to get your garage door opener operational. To my pleasant surprise after installing the two isolators i can report the disturbing sound level of the door s operation was greatly reduced.

Chamberlain group cgi the corporate parent company to liftmaster chamberlain merlin and grifco is a global leader in access solutions and products. Worn gears inside the garage door opener s motor unit can make grinding or buzzing noises. 2 place stepladder under garage door opener motor. The garage is located beneath a 2nd bedroom and operation of the door was quite noticeable.

A loose garage door opener chain makes loud slapping sounds and causes jerky door movements that smack the rollers against the track. Step 1 check the motor. While you may find it difficult to make the motor of a garage door opener stop. To help you keep your door opener in good condition and prevent it from making annoying noises follow these steps.

If you have a track drive opener the next step is to lubricate the opener track with grease. Set wood block on top of ladder. We design and engineer residential garage door openers commercial door operators and gate entry systems. 3 unbolt and lower motor from mounting straps.

1 unplug the motor of the garage door opener. Replace any broken garage door opener hardware that could allow excessive vibration. So start by tightening the chain find the procedure in your owner s manual. Check the alignment of the trolley on the garage door opener or the brackets.