Repair Your Garage Opener vs. Replace It
Garage Opener Not Working?
If your garage opener is not functioning properly, contact a friendly local garage door professional.
One of the decisions you’ll need to face is whether or not you should repair your existing unit or replace it.
There are many factors that go into deciding what to do. Let’s consider them.
Can Your Garage Opener Be Repaired?
Many common issues with openers can be repaired. At Ideal Garage Doors, our techs are trained experts at garage opener repair and very often we’re able to fix your unit.
We service all major brands, including LiftMaster, Marantec, Chamberlain, Genie, Stanley and more. If, for example, you need to quickly fix your garage opener, we offer same day appointments and emergency service on nights and weekends.
We also have experience with all the different garage systems out there. Chain drive, belt drive, screw drive, wall mount/side mount, direct drive/jackshaft, etc. You name it, we’ve seen it.
Some of problems we often see with door openers:
- Wall button doesn’t work but remote does
- Remote doesn’t work but wall button does
- Opener doesn’t respond to any buttons/switches
- Damaged circuit board
- Opener is extremely noisy
- Belt or chain is sagging
- Worn gear or sprocket
- Safety sensors not working
Most of the above problems are definitely repairable. As long as we can source parts for your make and model, we can probably repair it.
However, just because it can be repaired, doesn’t mean it should be repaired.
Repairing vs Replacing Your Garage Opener - Which is Best?
If your opener is old, it might make sense to install a new one rather than fixing it. Just like anything mechanical, it gets to a point where things are worn out and it might need more repairs in the near future.
On the other hand, if it doesn’t get a lot of use, even if it’s old it could still give you many years of service.
Think about the inconvenience of having your opener stop working one day. If you don’t think it would be a big deal, or if you rarely have to go to critical meetings, you may be able to tolerate the inconvenience.
For example, if you’re retired, don’t go to the doctor very often, etc. and you don’t want to spend the money for a new unit, then maybe it’s worth having it repaired.
Another factor may be features or security. There may be certain features that are only available on a new model.
Older models don’t have the advanced security features that are standard on most openers nowadays. That, alone, may be enough for some people to prefer installation of a new garage opener.
Our pros will give you options and share opinions, but we always leave it up to you to decide. They’re experts at garage opener replacement & installation, not just repairs.
We don’t use pushy sales tactics to get you to spend more money.
Our techs are trained to serve, not to sell.
What to Consider in a New Opener
If you need, or choose, to replace your garage door opener, Ideal Garage Doors can suggest the best options for you.
Are you a gadget lover and want to impress your neighbors? There are smart door openers that are wi-fi enabled openers with lots of nifty features.
Maybe you’re on a tighter budget and just need a reliable unit that will get the job done. No problem, we have units to satisfy that need.
Perhaps you have a bedroom over the garage and need a unit that is as smooth and quiet as possible. There’s a solution.
Regardless of your requirements and budget, we can install a new opener for you in no time.
Although we service all brands of openers, we mainly install LiftMaster brand openers. They are the best, in our experience, and we only want to offer you the best.
Read this for more info on how to choose the best garage opener.
Honest & Trustworthy Garage Service
The techs at Ideal Garage Doors are experts at garage opener repair. We serve Dallas, Plano, Murphy, Sachse, Allen Garland and the surrounding area. In fact, we serve most of Dallas County and Collin County.
If your opener can’t be repaired and you really need to replace your door opener, our techs can help you decide which style opener is best for your needs.
Even better, we can install a new opener ASAP. That way you can get back to your normal life.
Complete Garage Door Repairs & Service
You can trust Ideal Garage Doors with all of your garage door needs, including:
- Garage door spring repair
- Garage door opener repair & replacement
- New garage door installation
- Garage door maintenance
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(972) 757-5016
Service Area
Dallas, Garland, Rowlett, Richardson, Sachse, Wylie, McKinney, Plano, Allen, Murphy, Frisco, Fairview, and surrounding areas