Unfortunately this is just something that happens with usage over time.
Garage door openedr making noise but wont open.
Turn the power back on and the door should open and close normally.
It can also be caused by attempting to use the garage door opener with a broken torsion spring.
The main drive gear is the plastic gear that comes in direct contact with the worm drive gear on the motor.
In this video i ll show you the issue with a garage door opener that makes noise but won t move.
You may notice physical damage to the capacitor leaking buldging etc.
If it is the door there are several reasons why it won t open.
The opener motor is fine but the shaft doesn t turn.
A worn belt or chain and cable assembly can also make noise tighten chain or belt tension to correct this problem.
Worn gears inside the garage door opener s motor unit can make grinding or buzzing noises.
Firstly check that the garage door isn t locked.
Check that nothing has fallen into the garage door track.
The gears are spinning but nothing else is happening.
More likely you ll have to measure the capacitance to make sure it s within a good operating range.
When your garage door won t open with the remote there are few things that can cause this problem.
Shut off the power to the garage door opener.
While the unit is open inspect all the gears and sprockets.
If the door opens with the wall switch a simple battery change in the remote should do the trick.
Check the door s electric eye.
If it has remove it and try opening the door again.
Make sure it is hanging down from the motor.
The antenna on the motor could be damaged or blocked from the signal.
That is the buzzing sound that the customer hears.
You might be out of range.
Use a screwdriver to tighten the wire.
If it s on the way out that could explain the intermittent failure.