Adjust Garage door belt slack: Tighten drooping garage door belt

Updated video with snap ring • Take slack out of gara...
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[@olearylf]

Thank you for NOT having loud obnoxious music playing during the video. Soft soothing music like yours is just fine (yes, I'm a senior and don't hear well). The info you shared was just perfect. TA!

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Please also see this other rendition that shows a snap ring that can also be put into place if it’s not engaged already kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXnCg3uijs5jqNE

[@user-gb4ug8df5t]

Excellent. My drive belt came off. Only because of your video did I discover the linkage was installed on the opposite side. I simply unscrewed and threaded the screw through the eyelet, then reaattched and tightened as you reccomended. Thanks! you saved me money.

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

I’m glad the video was helpful. It would be a good time to also check the snap ring is engaged. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXnCg3uijs5jqNEsi=QvoqDa2HMzfIE_1g

[@hollycolotta9859]

Great info! I like how calm you are. Very nice! Thanks

[@borntobewild9056]

1/2 inch open ended wrench works pretty good too!

[@Cptkarma6]

Outstanding video … concise & to the point. I like how you show what you’re working on. Keep up the great work. Thanks !! ✌🏻😊

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

There is also a snap ring you may want to check. I later found out mine was not engaged kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXnCg3uijs5jqNEsi=iWfB--RLYo-UVhut

[@struswell1]

totally worked! thanks for the help!

[@marierambaran]

Your video was very helpful, thank you

[@daytona392blacktop4]

Man this video was awesome and so very helpful. Thank you very much for uploading this video.

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

I would also check that the snap ring is in place so it doesn’t happen again. Here is the video on that kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXnCg3uijs5jqNE

[@daytona392blacktop4]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage Thanks a bunch and will do.

[@chrisbang6518]

Thanks your video saved my time and money!!

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

I’m glad to hear that. Check this update for the snap ring if yours isn’t out kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXnCg3uijs5jqNE

[@kacyrichardson3749]

Your nut on the end of the spring is supposed to be touching the black end of the mechanism. Check your manual. The spring should be fully engaged.

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Yes, I added it to the video description Take slack out of garage door belt: Tighten Garage door belt from sagging kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXnCg3uijs5jqNE

[@myleshradec1778]

You did not snap the silver washer into place!!

[@CommentsAllowed]

I noticed that too.

[@garysimmons5520]

Didn't read instructions

[@zacksgaragedoorserviceandr1208]

Actually I know what happened here whoever install that opener didn’t really put too much detail into their work so what happened was they did not pop the silver washer on the spring to keep the tension on the belt and then your emergency release rope is tied pretty weird so I recommend re-doing that so it looks a bit more better

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Thanks! I updated the video you were right! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXnCg3uijs5jqNE

[@jerekson]

Yes, this is the thing. I didn't do this last time, and it lasted a few years, but eventually it stripped the threads right off the bolt. The parts went flying everywhere through my garage with the belt hanging down unattached. Chamberlain had pretty cheap replacement parts, but it took a week for them to get here.

[@iloverylea]

What I was thinking. The spring was still too close together. I just replaced mine and remembered to do that important step. It comes with a bright orange sticker with the length before and after

[@caymanwest4929]

If you have a squeak on these Chamberlain/Liftmaster belt drive units, check the sprocket cover on the head unit. Remove the cover (two ¼" nuts), clean the inside of the cover thoroughly, spray lithium grease where the cover meets the sprocket (avoiding grease on the belt), and reassemble.

[@Liftmaster-sw2zy]

Who ever installed the opener, didn’t snap the spring on the trolley to help keep tension on the belt. If you look up the owners manual for your opener(liftmaster 8355) you will see how this is done

[@elsupertech]

yeah I saw that too, that's why the belt sags

[@daru250]

Right

[@octaviogamez6464]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Check the snap ring too kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXnCg3uijs5jqNE

[@wujason5330]

Very helpful video. I prepare to adjust after watching, but I found that my nut and silver snap was completely installed upside down. Can I remove them and reinstall them? Is there anything that needs special attention? Thank you!

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

This is how mine had to snap into place kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXnCg3uijs5jqNE

[@clipmaker4]

Great video. Any idea why it would make a lot of noise when the door closes after adjusting?

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

I would watch when it closes to see if it’s continuing to push. Mine did that and setting the travel is easy and a great idea for a soft close kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6mvhWyhq5ujntU

[@TimeFlyingBy1884]

You need to loosen that silver washer so that the spring will have the right tension 0:47!! Otherwise your opener will have to work harder and break down faster!

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Yes kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXnCg3uijs5jqNEsi=fkBULG3CFTreCSqF

[@keithcastle879]

When my garage is opening I have what I feel like is a lot of slack. It tightens some when completely open. When closing it tightens up.

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

I’d also check for the snap ring to see if it’s in place. See this updated version kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXnCg3uijs5jqNEsi=mnUyXvDl5PX6nMMy

[@blakethole8514]

You don't have any tension on your spring. Put a screwdriver in the washer slot and hold it from moving then turn the nut a quarter turn to a half turn loosening to release the spring. Its fully compressed now which is not good for the system. Spring should be 1inch and 1/4

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

The locking spring was also not engaged kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXnCg3uijs5jqNE

[@ryandavid4131]

I tried to fix my sagging belt today but the whole belt mechanism turns when I turn the nut. Any suggestion there for a fix or why that happening. Thank you so much great little video

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Your snap ring is probably in place (as it should be) but check to see if you can release it or work around it Take slack out of garage door belt: Tighten Garage door belt from sagging kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXnCg3uijs5jqNE

[@Lethal_Venom]

I have those same vise grips.

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

These are my favorite. I was pricing out more for the cutters, needle nose etc but my order is already at $80 lol.

[@Lethal_Venom]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage lol that happens quick

[@Altamahacat]

A 7/16" open end wrench works better than pliers. Thanks for the video.👍🏻

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Also, check the snap ring is in place

[@Altamahacat]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage Thank you.

[@paulneal8376]

That spring needs to be extended on adjustment !

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Yes, It does kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXnCg3uijs5jqNE

[@jonathangoin]

Are we NOT going to talk about that BADASS COBRA MUSTANG that is sitting right there in the garage??? I want to know more about it!!! I saw you trying to put as much of it as possible in the video without being too obvious!!! What a beauty!!! And you all call yourselves "manly men" and didn't even mention that YELLOW SNAKE!?!?!? Bwhahahahahahahaha

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

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[@squadswin]

We are a gaming related community helping provide safe online gameplay to all, especially our children. Sometimes, our garage door belts get loose too and our wives make us watch videos on how to fix them. Thank you for such a video. Now that we can park our car in the garage, would you like to play video games?

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

See this one too with the snap ring kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXnCg3uijs5jqNE

[@danschrimsher519]

I love you

[@MarkJolley]

You forgot to break the spring retention ring thing like the instructions tell you to.

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Always check the video description for updates kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXnCg3uijs5jqNE

[@wengv]

Hi my friend, you did not release the spring tension. You should do that based on the menu.

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

You are correct. That is shown in this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXnCg3uijs5jqNEsi=-dD9R-BLY4qPgkz1

[@firsttimelasttimevoter9586]

Why does garage door hum and the trolley doesn’t move

[@hinsfan1]

My problem too

[@davidmally4988]

My belt is twisting when I tighten. How do if fix that??

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Try holding each end with a wrench if possible. There is also a snap ring in the updated video that will help but it’s best to adjust before snapping it in place kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXnCg3uijs5jqNE

[@IsaacKnowReally]

I think it's cool it's like it channel has become diy for American men haha call it DIY DAD

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

I laughed when I made this thinking “Danny Johnson’s GARAGE” is working on a garage door lol

[@IsaacKnowReally]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage I enjoy it I look at this channel as Danny's life . Life has alot more to offer then just cars ....

[@user-of8fz1vs6f]

your spring did not provide the proper tension, please release the nut using the slot screw driver, or refer to the manufacture manual.

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

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