Garage Door Opener Has Chain Slap

Someone might have pulled the emergency cord.

Garage door opener has chain slap. This is related to the up limit switch. It s important to get this switch at just the right distance from the motor so that the door is able to close all the way but the motor also knows to stop running. Thankfully garage door manufacturers have included a part in their designs that can help you tighten your chain and stop the chain from slapping against the rail as it opens and closes your garage. Try making small adjustments.

You should also ensure that the door is engaged with the trolley. This garage door opener works by moving gears and metal parts together. It uses a chain running assembly unit attached to tension springs that lift the garage door up and down. Known for their affordability and durability chain driven openers use a metal chain to drive the trolley up and down to open and close the door.

Check the breaker controlling the door opener and reset if it it s tripped. Reliable and powerful liftmaster chain drive garage door openers are built to handle heavy and frequently used doors with ease day in and day out. T his is a pretty uncommon problem but one that can happen after you ve first installed your garage door opener. These are widely used since they are affordable and easily available.