Henderson Door Imbalance or Track Misalignment

Garage door shakes or vibrates excessively when opening or closing.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Misaligned vertical or horizontal tracks, Loose track fasteners, Worn rollers, Door out of balance

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Disconnect power and use proper supports when loosening track bolts. Do not adjust torsion springs yourself.

Steps:

  • Check track alignment: The tracks should be plumb and parallel. Loosen mounting bolts slightly, tap tracks into alignment, and retighten.
  • Inspect rollers: Replace worn or oval rollers with a Henderson roller kit.
  • Door balance test: Disconnect the opener and move the door by hand. If it will not stay at mid‑travel, have a professional adjust the springs.
  • Secure opener: Tighten all opener mounting brackets and ceiling supports to reduce vibration transfer.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Henderson Track Roller Set
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