Garage Door Opener Hums But Chain Doesn T Move

The springs need to be put in a certain way so that they continue to work and allow the door to move up and down and catch it smoothly.

Garage door opener hums but chain doesn t move.

Automatic garage door opener runs but door doesn t move. There are a number of possible causes. They can hear the motor going but the door itself is not opening. Sometimes homeowners will find that their automatic garage door opener runs but the door doesn t move.

It is best to troubleshoot the issue to determine the appropriate solution. If the chain was installed too tightly on the garage door opener it can make opening the door more difficult for the automatic opener. This is frustrating especially if you re trying to get your car out of the garage. If the motor hums but the chain does not move than the drive gears have stripped out of your unit.

If the motor hums but the chain doesn t move that indicates a problem with the motor. When one spring is working and another isn t it may cause the garage door to hum without moving. Press the remote or the wall mounted start switch listen to the motor and watch the movement of the chain. This excess tension causes the gear that moves the chain to grind down.

If the gear becomes too worn it will no longer be able to move the chain. Check each spring to make sure that it isn t damaged and is set in the right spot.