Overhead Door Excessive Mechanical Noise / Vibration

Garage door opener is very noisy during operation on Overhead Door opener

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Possible Causes

Dry or worn rollers and hinges, Loose opener mounting hardware, Loose chain tension, Worn drive gear or sprocket

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Disconnect power before tightening hardware. Keep clear of moving parts.

  • 1. Lubricate door hardware: Apply garage door lubricant to rollers (except nylon wheels), hinges, and bearings. Do not grease the tracks.
  • 2. Tighten door hardware: With the door closed, tighten all hinge, roller bracket, and track bracket bolts.
  • 3. Check opener mounting: Tighten lag screws at the header bracket and ceiling mounting straps. Add angle iron bracing if the opener flexes.
  • 4. Adjust chain tension: For chain-drive models, adjust tension so there is about 1/4 inch sag at the midpoint. Overly loose chains slap the rail.
  • 5. Inspect drive gear and sprocket: Remove the opener cover and check for worn gears or wobbling sprocket. Replace the gear and sprocket kit if worn.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Door Rollers, Hinges, and Drive Gear/Sprocket
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