Garage Door Not Opening?? Broken Gear Replacement

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Shannon from www.house-improvements.com shows you how to do a fairly easy repair of replacing the plastic gear inside your garage door opener. If your garage door opener sounds like it is operating but it's not making the door go up or down this is very likely to be your problem.
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[@carolbell3658]

Probably the best “how to” video I have ever watched. No annoying music. Great attention to detail and camera work. No nonsense. Just pure rational help. Thank you.

[@CulichorHimself]

I'm using this channel to improve my house during this Coronavirus locked down, Thank you Sr!

[@HouseImprovements]

Excellent!

[@hunter02911]

Thanks for the video. I wound up just ordering the whole piece with the gears already installed. You did a great job explaining the process and it was easier then i thought and saved me some money not having to replace the whole unit, thanks again

[@thelittlegreentractor3910]

Just had this happen to me a few weeks ago! It looks intimidating when you see all the shredded pieces. I ended up replacing the whole unit and also the trolley. The door was catching and making it stop halfway up. Everything was about 15 years old. Lasted a good while. Great video!

[@macsterguy]

Nice job Shannon. I’ve done this three times over my life. The first time around KZbin wasn’t a thing yet so I just figured it out. You make it much easier for people today

[@HouseImprovements]

That is awesome!

[@57veepee]

Just wanted to give a big huge shout out to you for your help. I followed your instructions. They where absolutely spot on. Just one minor screw up, but got the task done. Now my wife thinks I’m a rock star 😀 Thank you so much 👏🏾👍🏾

[@brynacorcoran]

This is one of the most helpful videos I've ever seen on KZbin. We almost went down the path of buying an entirely new garage opener, only to discover that this is our exact problem, and all we need is a $20 part?! (which we'll be buying through your amazon link). Every step Shannon shares are SO helpful, well explained, and filmed perfectly. Just subscribed for more.

[@mixalis11111]

Great video and excellent demonstration. Great, likeable person and very easy to follow his thoughts & procedures. Helped me check mine although it was the belt that worn out (21 yrs of use). Enjoyed your video and learned a lot. Many Thanks!

[@robmcewan8361]

Absolutely the best `how-to' video I've seen. Perfect explanation throughout in both steady camera angles and words on every detail. of the repair. Thank you.

[@HouseImprovements]

Wow, thanks!

[@garysimmons9019]

Shannon - I found this video yesterday, followed the steps and replaced the gear just like the video. Exceptional. Thanks. I have followed several of your videos and find them very easy to follow and instructional. Thanks again.

[@HouseImprovements]

Glad it helped!

[@markmelchiori511]

Thank you for your time and effort concerning the production of this video. Very helpful!

[@RocketCityTech]

The 2 dislikes are from door opener companies wanting to sell a whole new opener 😂

[@Nickvec]

I put out info to my neighbors on Nextdoor App about how to replace the capacitor in one of these and the responses were "Why didn't you just call a repair guy?" My response, " I didn't want the whole motor replaced for $300!' I think people were a little pissed I had repaired it on my own!!! SMH!

[@RocketCityTech]

@@Nickvec the pissed people had probably just spent $1,300 for a new opener and installation haha! Doh!

[@tonyientile3906]

I am glad that I watched My problem is the gear that rotate the chain or the gear that chain pull the door is bookends. I do I take apart and we’re canIbuy it.thank you Antonio

[@DirtySanchez1973]

Some people don't have the aptitude for DIY. They think everything is too complicated and need to let a "pro" handle it. Shannon makes incredible videos and gives the average DIYer confidence to tackle projects on their own. I think the one thing that set's Shannon's videos apart from other KZbinrs is that he shows the whole process no matter how insignificant it may seem. I'm about ready to close on my house and needs some work so I am incredibly happy to have these videos for reference. Keep up the great work Shannon!

[@I-sed-no]

Cool story bro

[@theodorep9569]

Well, easy in appearance, he also knows all the steps many people take this on and spend substantially more time and effort my time, and my effort are worth more than it would cost to call in a garage door tech for a semi complicated change like this not saying I couldn’t do it, but I’d rather use my time to do something better

[@jamesstalker8518]

I had just this very problem here in Scotland in the run up to Christmas - great 🤬! My lifter dates back to 1993, so was thinking I'd have to buy a whole new unit. Fortunately, I found your video and a spare parts kit, and managed to fix the problem within days. Great video - thank you so much!👍😊

[@totaleclipse1726]

Very good video with commentary and NO annoying music.. Great job 👍

[@davidaucella1507]

Followed your instructions to the letter. No problems. Can’t thank you enough 😊

[@bceddie6760]

Great video. Excellent pace and clear instructions. Thanks for the help!

[@kilcar]

Excellent. I'm too old to perform much of the work, but that alone is very valuable. Thanks for a great video! Will check out the links for parts, as I will delegate the rebuild process.

[@gracecimino]

Shannon, your video and expertise just saved us $400.00 in hiring out this repair. Thank you so much. You are a gift.

[@yahshua1110]

Great video quality and instructions. After watching though, I can see why some would want to buy the entire kit to skip all the trouble of putting the gear on the shaft.

[@zaigui]

Just encountered the same problem. Thank you for taking time and posing this video!

[@HouseImprovements]

You're welcome!

[@S_Edward_Campbell]

Great video/ thank you. Every step explained and demonstrated. You couldn’t ask for a more helpful video.

[@insomniacshotrods]

Hey thanks, had a bad morning and after adjusting the door stop not to hit so hard, it finally got too low to get the car out, so thought id adjust it up farther. Got it almost perfect but though just a tad farther. Well that little adjustment sheared off the plastic gear just my luck of course. Thanks so much for the info, was able to take it apart and order the correct part with your link. Made a bad day better thanks so much.

[@shanellwalters5897]

Thank you so much for this video. I am not mechanically inclined at all and was able to fix it 28 yr old opener.

[@curthall4096]

Great Video, Just had this problem last night, took the opener apart, the gear looked the same as yours! Ordered a new gear and will install it when it comes in. My opener is Belt driven and cracked, so I'll need to replace that also. Thanks

[@kimberlymeyer4198]

Exactly what I needed during quarantine days, working on this today. Thanks !!

[@HouseImprovements]

Perfect!

[@dustintravis8791]

I removed the housing earlier and the drive gear was indeed worn out. Part ordered and will be here tomorrow. The only thing getting in the way now is that damn pin...I gave it a few good twhacks but it didn't want to budge. I'll give it a little more force tomorrow when push comes to shove 😅.Thank you for your super helpful video!

[@rtel123]

Thanks for the starting tips! Could not lift out the shaft because it is too close to the ceiling. Would have had to drop the whole assembly. Then figured out an easier way. Set door shut. The motor is held with 4 easy screws. Dropped it down and had access to the gear. Drilled away the gear material around the pin and with a c-clamp and an old nut as spacer drove out the pin. Used the clamp to push the pin back in, but had to use the worn gear mounted just below the new one to create a wide enough prying surface for the c-clamp. Nice because you do not touch the chain and you do not disturb the timing.

[@Ranictavis]

I have this exact problem. Haven't tackled it yet but will be doing this in the coming weeks. Thanks Shannon

[@HouseImprovements]

You got this!

[@krn14242]

I think mine just went. Haven’t taken cover off yet, just unplugged and been lifting door manually. The fix seems easy and now I will check it out. Thanks Shannon.

[@jamescrain2]

I've got a Lift-Chamber-Craft opener that also had plastic bits in its cover. Thanks for the details on R&Ring the drive gear and replacement ordering. Those look like just what I need to know.

[@HouseImprovements]

Glad to help

[@jimkerr2801]

Great video. Clear and straightforward plus interesting commrnts that provide the big picure. Thanks.

[@viettran7704]

Thank you for your video, it's very clear instruction to understand and saves me a bunch of money.

[@conesta70]

Super helpful, got my new gear today. Great step by step video 👍.

[@tomharper550]

Great video. Exactly what happened with my 23 year old Craftsman 1/2 hp garage door opener. I have the new gear on order ($10 on amazon). Will be back in business shortly. Video was excellent and extremely helpful. Part arrived today (Monday Jan 2)and installed easily. Piece of cake thanks to this video. $10 gear on Amazon. A penny saved…. Thanks again for the great video. Spot on.

[@julieholscher]

Are they all the same? Do you have a link of the one you purchased?

[@jeffhickcox3397]

Great video. We had to adjust the travel on garage door. It was going too far. We didn't know anything about garage door openers. Very informative video, so helpful. Thank you so much, Barb from Pennsylvania.😊

[@HouseImprovements]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kdog8203]

When I came across this video I was not sure if the problem I had was the one the video referenced. I had to laugh when I opened up the bottom panel of the garage door opener and it was filled with the white shavings from the gear just like in the video! Every detail was right on point. Thank you for saving us from buying a new opener with this simple fix!

[@leonh9010]

Excellent video. Thank you Shannon!

[@Rezilientdetailing]

Helped me fix my garage door, was pretty easy. Thanks for the video…

[@danielmota1095]

I changed my capacitor on garage door videos like this saves $$$$$ .THANKS

[@AnhTuan-fz6go]

Thanks for showing me how to replace gear. A million likes to you!

[@dennis5821]

Thanks for the truly excellent video. It's important to check what type of gear one has. I have a very old Overhead Door opener that has a square hole in the center of the gear. Apparently some Genie doors also have it. They are on the same page on the link above. Just save some annoyance and check before ordering. I almost ordered the wrong one.

[@darrellisaacs483]

I had seen I had the same problem before watching your video, but wasn't sure how big of a job it would be to change it. I pretty much had it figured out, but your video was excellent for a reference. My gear was $13.98, (which was gear plus shipping) from Amazon. Hey, at least you got a little grease with yours! There was none with mine. I'll go purchase some lithium grease, and fix it today. Thanks for your video, was very good and informative!!

[@markevans7584]

Once again you've taught me something, thank you Shannon

[@dalltex]

Mine went out about a year ago but before it quit working all the white nylon powder coated my garage in one corner. I thought I had some freaky spider setting up shop. Thanks for the vid!

[@Papa-Dima77]

Shannon, as always super helpful!! Thanks so much and happy holidays to you and your family!!

[@HouseImprovements]

Same to you!

[@commonabond]

Awesome video, thank you for the help. You have a gift for teaching

[@larryz24]

Hey Shannon, I like that clamp storage idea. Great video, as usual.

[@HouseImprovements]

Thanks!

[@Leftatalbuquerque]

Thank you, Sir! Mine just started doing this. It is a Craftsman that was installed in 1977...

[@mattrose2212]

Amazing video. I have the same model opener, and the exact same problem. You just saved me a bunch of money. Beers on me if we ever cross paths!

[@taufiqhayder6078]

Thank you so much. I will follow the instructions and going to change the coupling.

[@percyfaith11]

Best video that I've viewed on this subject.

[@larryandersson5186]

Got my garage door opener fixed thanks to your video. 12/7/23

[@waynesmith5602]

Thank you so much for this video. Saved me a bunch of time and money.

[@chriscrusader5412]

Excellent video! Thanks a bunch! My neighbor is 80 and his door does not work so I will use your info here and see if I can fix it for him!

[@HouseImprovements]

Please do!

[@vkarabin]

Great job!.. thanks for the information.. enjoy watching your videos!!!

[@Morasavillemeditation]

I am going to try this tomorrow. Thank you so much!

[@dungle-wh9td]

I always enjoy your videos. Thank you sir!

[@maheshsuthar2184]

What a fantastic and informative video and description, I really heartily appreciate your knowledge and skills, Thank you, thank you, The God bless you all the time

[@willdavidson4252]

Great video. Awesome presentation and quality of information, will use affiliate link for sure.

[@TheRealCcE]

Thankful I found your video. Now I think I know the issue with my garage. I wish I knew I could do the repair myself but I’m not very good on repairing mechanical things. Hopefully it’s not too expensive.

[@blessedthankfulgreatful1104]

THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO...VERY INFORMATIVE..KEEP UP THE GREAT VIDEOS. GOD BLESS U

[@michaelwalker3714]

Thank you for this video, it is exactly what is happening to mine, as I investigated my situation this saves me alot of time and money... Much appreciated and thank you again stay blessed you beautiful soul!!

[@whasumara73]

Thank you so very much. You explain everything so clearly and the zooms are excellent. Much appreciated. You're a great instructor.

[@HouseImprovements]

Wow, thank you!

[@tc96z1]

I sub’d and ❤got what I needed from your video. I wouldn’t even have taken the motor down had I found your channel first. I made a wooden cradle to rest the shaft horizontal to drive the roll pin out to replace the gear and tapered one end of the roll pin slightly on my grinder for easier reinstall. The door opener was probably never adjusted properly because once it stopped raising up I realized the carrier was slamming against the stop bolt and sheared the gear collar almost completely off on one side. Much thanks ❤. I found my part at The ROP Shop on eBay for under $8 with free shipping.

[@wahid8571]

Very professional clean easy ❤ thank you so much ❤❤❤❤❤

[@senecadaze]

tore mine apart and ordered the gear before i saw your video... what i did was removed a snap ring and slid the shaft out was easy since the gear was in pieces off shaft.

[@rayscdn07]

Seriously, you should have way more subs, your channel is so useful

[@HouseImprovements]

I appreciate that!

[@randalphipps3033]

Great video. Very detailed. Thank you!!

[@mattfoley599]

Thanks for doing this...good to know info!!

[@ScreamingReelsTV]

Shannon saves the day, AGAIN.

[@TheRyanvandy]

You saved me $300 with this video. You sir are an everyday hero.

[@anthonytrodriguez7166]

Great step by step easy fix

[@jimmyallen8210]

Thanks, this is the best video in this topic.

[@8953147]

I had no idea that there was plastic gears inside. Mine is over 20 yrs old, and it has become louder - not sure what that could mean. Thanks Shannon!!!!

[@dannyboy9784]

Thanks Shannon, nice video....stay safe buddy.

[@HouseImprovements]

You bet

[@MichaelPSmith-mp1fk]

Great video! you saved me a ton of money. Thanks went very smoothly. also... the 65 people that disliked this video are probably all garage door repairmen!

[@Omnis2]

Saved me $200 and a headache. Thanks so much.

[@thanhtran-huynh5979]

Excellent video. Thanks 🙏

[@RayRx84]

Thanks! I'm sure this saved me a lot of money!

[@jamesrogers8880]

Great video. Just what I needed

[@stevenhayes3241]

Really good job sir! Thank you, I will now go out and try to duplicate your video and use your Amazon link.

[@cotedeazure]

Great video Shannon. Like yours, my gear was "chewed up". My old gear removal worked just like in your video. While waiting for my new gear to be delivered, I'm wondering if I should have marked my chain somehow to know where to attach the chain to the sprocket. I'm sure I can figure it out when I reinstall it.

[@HouseImprovements]

Not sure it will really help you. After you get the opener operating again run it with the chain un attached to the door to see how the travel is.

[@genezopp1241]

Excellent job! Thanks

[@puchomuc]

This video is great. The main challenge for me was getting the pin out so I could remove the gear because it was really stuck in there. I'd consider buying the piece with the gear mounted rather than just the gear itself.

[@boleromientay3769]

Very useful video! Thanks

[@callmebackfriday2]

Thanks for the video. 👍

[@tinysand3517]

Excellent tutorial video man.

[@HouseImprovements]

Glad it helped

[@elquco]

Perfect thank you mines is doing that exactly same thing just order the part thank you 🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jrgonzalez7389]

Great video very precise

[@robertmicallef-rw3li]

well you made it look so easy my dad let me give it a try and I actually got the gear out without taking the motor down. Im just waiting patiently for the part. The garage guy said it would be 1200 dollars to put a new one, he said he is not allowed to fix it, he said he needed to get one with a battery. Thanks

[@HouseImprovements]

Saving money!

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

Been there done that ... when had a house .. good video everyone listen 👍

[@kranson8514]

Thank you for sharing. 😉👍

[@mariomarchegiani5799]

very good detailed video

[@Omnis2]

8:00 THIS STEP IS HUGE. I don't know who needs to see this, but if you go with a new assembly (vs replacing the gear alone) save yourself 10 minutes of fiddling and drive the screws into the cap BEFORE you place the gear/shaft assembly into the motor unit. The screws that go into these holes are self-tapping. You will not be able to tap the hole closest to the motor with just your fingers or a little baby 5/16 wrench, and the screw will keep falling out resulting in many ladder climbs or poking and fishing the screw out from the motor bracket. However, once the screws tap each hole and you drive each screw all the way in before backing them out again, you'll be able to easily finger-tighten all three screws while you have it up in the air in the motor unit. Make the job EASY for yourself, please! Thanks again, HouseImprovements!

[@billhendrickson5506]

I have a garage door opener with similar nylon gears. It is a very old unit, I have never replaced anything on the unit and the door opener gets used daily. Here is my secret to keeping it in like new condition year after year. I open the unit about once a year and generously apply nothing but a product called Vaseline. I use a q tip for an easy applicator. Also don't forget to apply special lube to the long tension spring over the doorway. If you don't lube this spring it will oxidize over time and break.

[@4freevid]

Hi there. I appreciate the time and effort to make this content available to the general masses. I found your video very helpful and was able to get my unit back up and operating last night. I am however having trouble with adjustments. Currently, my chain seems to be correct however my door now opens too much and when closing still leaves about a 3-4" gap at floor/dr bottom. I've adjusted the dials on the unit to tweak the up and down but these appear to be either not doing anything or only micro-adjustments. Any insight as to how I might otherwise adjust things for a more substantial shift in the doors closing position? I'm really hoping I can avoid taking the whole unit down again to adjust the position of the chain on the sprocket, Mine was a real beast to take down and put back up (I don't have the luxury of all that overhead clear space like yours does in the video - the top of my unit sits about 1 1/2 inches below the ceiling...) If that is the only way, which direction should I shift it? More slack to the rope cable end or more slack to the tensioner screw end? Did I mention I really hope there is another way :)

[@HouseImprovements]

You may have to put the door in the down position and remove the chain and lower the door to the floor then re install the chain. Before doing that I would turn your up and down travel settings to about the middle position so you have some adjust meant after wards.

[@alisonadams5555]

Thanks! This was great!

[@oq17]

Thank you - great video

[@motafarraghe]

Great explanation. Thanks