Garage Door Chain Loose When Closed

Here is the problem.

Garage door chain loose when closed.

Chain driven garage door openers should have some slack in the chain for optimal performance. It s an old model that was installed 15 years ago. Over time though this slack can increase or the gear and sprocket assembly can wear and the chain may pop off the sprockets. A loose garage door chain has less power to open and close the garage door and it can often create a loud and annoying sound as the slack hits the door.

If in doubt replace the chain completely. For more information or to schedule a service call reach out to us today or contact one of our eight branches across western canada. A loose garage door cable is not difficult to deal with but you will need a few key tools to tighten it properly. Make sure that the garage door is closed and that you have another way of getting out of the garage.

This would not allow the door to close properly. As soon as the garage door closed it would automatically open. Automatic garage door openers make getting in and out of your garage easy although the machinery does require periodic maintenance to ensure proper operation. So i have the sears craftsman 1 2hp garage door opener.

Tightening up the slack on your garage door will allow it to run more efficiently and will prevent loud noises that disrupt your home. A few weeks ago the chain was hanging loose about 2 inches below the rail and was rubbing on the rail. You can put the chain back on your automatic garage door opener using a simple adjustment mechanism.