Guardian
Worn Drive Components or Poor Lubrication
Guardian opener is very noisy during operation, with grinding or rattling sounds.
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Possible Causes
Dry chain or belt, Loose rail mounting hardware, Worn idler pulley or sprocket, Dry door hinges and rollers
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Disconnect power before tightening hardware or lubricating. Do not place hands near moving parts when testing.
- Tighten hardware: Check all opener mounting bolts, rail joints, and header bracket bolts. Tighten as needed.
- Lubricate chain and door: Lightly lubricate the chain (if chain drive) and all door hinges and rollers with garage-door lubricant. Do not over-lubricate the belt on belt-drive models.
- Inspect sprockets and pulleys: Look for wobbling or worn teeth on the drive sprocket and idler pulley. Replace if noisy or worn.
- Check rail alignment: Ensure the rail is straight and not flexing excessively during operation.
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Repair Difficulty
Easy
2/5
Required Part
Guardian Idler Pulley
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