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eeandersen OP t1_j6oepkx wrote

Reply to comment by Sluisifer in Garage door motor troubles by eeandersen

Thanks for your thoughts. The opener installation is about 18 years old, so I expect it is time for a new motor head. The spring is that age, too. The opener had recently stopped responding to any remote control, too (tried to re-program to two remotes).

The door is not particularly "heavy", so I think the balance is good. IE, it opens and closes by hand with reasonable effort.

All signs say new motor head.

Thanks for responding!

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FF_UpToPar t1_j6oith0 wrote

If your door is properly balanced you should be able to bring it up to shoulder height, let go, and the door should not drop or raise on it own.

If you have extension springs and need to replace them note the color on the loop, that indicates the weight it is rated for.

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eeandersen OP t1_j6oj037 wrote

Thanks, will double check that way.

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wc3edit t1_j6oxszt wrote

Don't trust the color. They can mean nothing. Colors can be used for right or left wound, inventory, or even installation purposes. Source: me, in the door business since the 90s.

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