Garage Door Not Opening?? Broken Gear Replacement

[@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.

[@gracecimino]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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 👏🏾👍🏾

[@CulichorHimself]

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

[@HouseImprovements]

Excellent!

[@percyfaith11]

Best video that I've viewed on this subject.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@MichaelMagill-pl5ki]

Excellent! I kicked my trash can this morning when my SUV's tailgate and garage door collided and started making this noise, cause I thought I was going to be out hundreds of $'s. Now I can take care of it myself this weekend. I love Shannon's clear and straightforward explanation of the steps involved. Great job!

[@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.

[@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!

[@viettran7704]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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?

[@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.

[@TheRyanvandy]

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

[@totaleclipse1726]

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

[@S_Edward_Campbell]

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

[@chrisaiello8456]

Dear Content Creator, Thank you for making this video. This morning, I tackled replacing the drive gear in my garage door opener for the first time. And because of this content, I was successful. In my professional life, I study environmental impacts of various products and processes. Generating waste from materials is a huge contributor to negative land transformations and pollutants going into our soil and waterways. Because of these types of videos, people can repair instead of replace saving money and environmental impacts. Thank you!

[@markmelchiori511]

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

[@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.

[@larryandersson5186]

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

[@danielmota1095]

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

[@jimkerr2801]

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

[@lawrenceb5236]

This exact problem started today on 1 of my 2- 40 year old openers, which is used much more than the other opener. Although I’m almost positive that this is the problem, I’m going to call in the company that installed the openers 40 years ago and let them fix it. But thanks for showing how it’s done.

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@markevans7584]

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

[@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!👍😊

[@davidaucella1507]

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

[@zaigui]

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

[@HouseImprovements]

You're welcome!

[@AnhTuan-fz6go]

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

[@Omnis2]

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

[@MichaelPSmith-mps]

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!

[@rayscdn07]

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

[@HouseImprovements]

I appreciate that!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@bam-bo]

Happened to me just this morning with the same opener. Thank you

[@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!!

[@Leftatalbuquerque]

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

[@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.

[@larryz24]

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

[@HouseImprovements]

Thanks!

[@bceddie6760]

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

[@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

[@leonh9010]

Excellent video. Thank you 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

[@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.

[@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!

[@brandonlane882]

You are the man! Point blank period! Thank you

[@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!

[@stevenhayes3241]

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

[@tomfile3131]

My door will move, BUT it makes a bunch of noise and goes into reverse on the way down. Ordering the kit now. THANK YOU !!! (by the way, it's worth investigating your problem before just ordering the gear. My problem was in the tophat assembly being worn out, causing wobble in the sprocket. STILL under $20 for the whole kit though) UPDATE : I realized the cause of the messed up tophat assembly was the "up travel" adjustment was out of whack, allowing the trolley to hit the bolt stop every time it went up. Was probably not adjusted right at installation. Just an FYI....

[@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

[@conesta70]

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

[@Rezilientdetailing]

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

[@taufiqhayder6078]

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

[@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!

[@LarryRice-nv9if]

This video is all you need to diagnose and fix this problem. The gear cost me (internet) $2.50, a house call from the overhead door company is $99, plus parts ($40.00), and $99.00/hour labor play tax. I saved $250.00. THANKS!!!!!

[@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.

[@vkarabin]

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

[@knockywigglesworth1909]

What size are the upper & lower cabinet screws? Thanks for the video

[@N4HAY]

First class DIY. Thank you.

[@commonabond]

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

[@kimberlymeyer4198]

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

[@HouseImprovements]

Perfect!

[@RayRx84]

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

[@joelbell9082]

My garage door open okay yesterday but it was making a clicking sound from the motor and today it only opened about one foot and then closed open one foot and then closed and I release the manual pull down rope handles and the door wouldn't open so I'm tending to believe it's a bad spring or I use lithium grease before on the cables on the hinges on the spring and everything else and then it was starting to make a strange sound after it shut off and it was almost completely down or up but I don't know if the detention on the spring has loosened up from the lithium grease or not I don't see any broken spring both cables are intact and have plenty of tension

[@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!!!!

[@wahid8571]

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

[@healingheartcollective]

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

[@gregm.8207]

When you removed the shaft and gear , you took it thru the round circle on top. How do you get it out if you leave unit attached to ceiling? Thanks!

[@HouseImprovements]

If you dont have clearance you can lower your unit onto the top of another ladder or something.

[@larryalmachar9113]

Please show video how you connected the support beam/long chain to the overhead door garage device and also show how you turn screw to adjust on the device so the garage door do not a have space above whe the door is completely down. This was a great video.

[@HouseImprovements]

This may be helpfulkzbin.info/www/bejne/rHXGXqBmmKeSbdE

[@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.

[@dungle-wh9td]

I always enjoy your videos. Thank you sir!

[@waynesmith5602]

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

[@ScreamingReelsTV]

Shannon saves the day, AGAIN.

[@willdavidson4252]

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

[@normandfontaine5508]

Tank’s for all good videos! I wonder, does grease small package should be apply on the bushing and shaft instead on the plastic gear? It Will explain why there is a so little.

[@HouseImprovements]

No it is for the nylon gears.

[@guidobemelmans3047]

Very good . Very helpfull. Guido form Belgium

[@jimmyallen8210]

Thanks, this is the best video in this topic.

[@edwardhill6945]

Good video, I agree with taking the powerhead down, it’s much easier for a DIYer to do on the bench, or even the garage floor. I’ll add a couple of points. You might have to rest the unit on a box, or something when lowering it still attached to the chain rail. This one had a good bearing at the sprocket, so he just changed the plastic gear. You can buy the entire assembled shaft,(as Shannon mentioned), for around $23, & many times the sprocket bearing is on its last legs, (there should be no wobble or play in that shaft), I’d be inclined to do it once, & change the entire shaft/bearing. When you bolt the shaft/gear unit back onto the frame, pay attention to how you orient before securing the 3 small bolts. Look at 15:10 on the video. See the two small square holes, just by the outer edge of the sprocket? Make sure one of those holes is centered, ( to the left as shown at 15:10, see the one at the left edge of the sprocket). If the shaft is bolted down, but turned 1/3 from where it’s shown, you cannot clip the plastic guard that covers the sprocket.

[@HouseImprovements]

Good tips

[@anthonytrodriguez7166]

Great step by step easy fix

[@japribble]

Wonderful and clear but how do you change the worm gear that came in my kit? Thanks.

[@harryd5650]

There is a hex screw but opening that still does not give enough slack or play to get the worm screw out.

[@harryd5650]

Ok, other videos show you have to drop the motor to change the worm gear. I will try going ahead leaving the old written gear on.

[@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.

[@adventureslim4016]

Mine is from 1994 and it just went out today as of 2021 lol so it lasted a good minute

[@Maxid1]

This is good to know in California. As of July 2019 garage door repair companies can't repair a nonbattery backup opener. So unless you want to spend $400-$500 to have someone replace an opener, repacing the part yourself is good information.

[@HouseImprovements]

Interesting , I never knew there were battery back up openers? Thanks for commenting Maxid1!

[@caseyrieth7206]

Just put way more grease on the gear so it doesnt go out in a month

[@caseyrieth7206]

@@HouseImprovements they have several different kinds chain battery back up, belt battery backup and jackshaft battery backup

[@danielolmos4942]

This was great. Right to the point. And it worked after a little shot of wd40

[@blessedthankfulgreatful1104]

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

[@randalphipps3033]

Great video. Very detailed. Thank you!!

[@klatu222]

Very very good video. Thank you!

[@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!