Before you call: check that the opener is plugged in, the breaker hasn't tripped, and the door isn't locked in the manual slide lock. After a storm or a power outage, check the outlet first. If the motor hums but the door doesn't move, or the trolley moves and the door doesn't, stop. Those usually mean a stripped gear or a disconnected carriage, both quick professional fixes.
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Garage door opener repair in Wilmington
Humming, grinding, clicking or dead: we fix every major opener brand, and tell you honestly when a replacement makes more sense.
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Common opener problems
- Motor runs but the door doesn't move (stripped drive gear or disconnected trolley)
- Remote and keypad stopped working, wall button still works (logic board or radio fault)
- Door reverses right after touching the floor (travel and force limits need adjustment)
- Door won't close unless you hold the wall button (misaligned or blocked safety sensors)
- Grinding, scraping or rattling that gets louder every week (worn gear, chain or belt)
- Dead opener after a power surge or a storm (blown board or tripped outlet)
Coastal wear and storm damage
Salt air gets into opener rails, chains and terminals, and humidity corrodes the contacts on logic boards and sensor wiring. Power flickers and outages during storm season can also fry a board. We check for corrosion on every opener visit, and a surge protector or a battery backup opener is worth considering on the coast, since backup keeps the door working through an outage.
Repair or replace?
A stripped gear on a 5-year-old LiftMaster is worth fixing. A 20-year-old builder-grade chain unit with a failing board usually isn't; parts get scarce, and it lacks the safety refinements, battery backup and smart features of current openers. We'll quote the repair and the replacement option side by side, and never push the bigger ticket.
Sensor and safety checks included
Every opener visit includes aligning and testing the photo-eye safety sensors, checking force limits, and verifying the auto-reverse against a 2x4. These are the tests that keep the door safe around kids and pets.
FAQ
Common questions
Why does my garage door reverse before closing?
Usually the photo-eye sensors near the floor are misaligned, blocked, or sun-blinded, or the closing force limit needs adjustment. Both are quick fixes on a service visit.
My remote works but the keypad doesn't. Can you fix that?
Yes. Keypads can usually be re-programmed or replaced, and we can pair new remotes and phone apps while we're there.
Do you repair all opener brands?
Yes: LiftMaster, Chamberlain, Genie, Craftsman, Linear, Overhead Door and more. We bring the parts most repairs need, and tell you if one has to be ordered.
My opener died after a storm. Can it be fixed?
Often yes. A tripped outlet or a blown logic board is common after a power surge, and we test the board and the wiring before quoting. If the opener is old, we'll show you the replacement price too.
How much does opener repair cost?
Small fixes like sensor alignment sit at the low end of a service visit; gear or board replacements more. You approve an exact price before work starts, and the opener cost guide shows typical installed prices if replacement makes more sense.
Ready to get it fixed?
Call now or book online for an arrival window anywhere in the Wilmington area.