This diy repair guide explains how to replace the drive belt on a belt driven garage door opener.
How to replace garage door opener belt.
This is dangerous to anyone standing close or for vehicles driving under the door.
If you can see something that looks like a bicycle chain near the motor unit of your opener consider replacing it with a screw driver or belt drive garage door opener.
Garage door openers are available with a chain drive screw drive or belt drive.
Belt drive garage openers use a rubber belt to open the garage door.
Look to the end of the rail that hides the screw belt or chain to find the manual pull handle and the bracket to which it attaches.
Chain drives a long chain pulls the door open and closed are the least expensive but they re loud.
If the belt breaks or is worn replace it with the manufacturer approved replacement part.
When it comes to affordability you will not be disappointed with a good chain drive.
The rubber belt is used to slide the trolley when the door is triggered to open or close the door.
Screw drives a long threaded rod drives a mechanism that opens and closes the door are priced in the mid range.
Use these steps to replace the drive belt in craftsman liftmaster and chamberlain garage door openers.
The original style of garage door opener opened and closed with a chain drive.
Start your garage door replacement project by removing the old one.