How to know when your garage door opener turn bad?

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Loud and unusual noises indicate that your garage door opener is going bad, also slow movement while opening the door is a clear sigh there’s a problem with the opener’s motor. Unresponsive wall switch means broken or bad wiring.

Why does my garage door opener not always operate?

It can happen because of broken wire to the wall switch, remote control issues such ad weak batteries, extreme temperature and misaligned sensors Regular maintenance can help preventing all of these issues.

Can garage door openers get weaker over time?

Over time garage door openers may become less effective especially in cases where the openers were heavily used and for many years. Gears and other moving parts can wear down reducing the opener ability to lift the door efficiently. The springs which play an important role in balancing and lifting the door can also lose tension over time and place additional strain on the opener.

What is the lifetime of a garage door opener?

Standard garage door opener can easily reach 15 years of proper working and it is really depend on the frequency of use and how well it is maintained. 

Frequent checks can help discover problems before they become serious and if treating them immediately you can certainly extend the opener’s lifespan.