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Anyone repaired a garage door unit?
Posted on 4/13/16 at 2:17 pm
Posted on 4/13/16 at 2:17 pm
I have the main gear (plastic of some type) that sheared off. Is there an efficient way to fix this thing?
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Posted on 4/13/16 at 2:18 pm to Broke
superglue?
Posted on 4/13/16 at 2:19 pm to Broke
Just hire someone and make it easier on yourself
Posted on 4/13/16 at 2:19 pm to Broke
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Is there an efficient way to fix this thing?
How old is it?
Posted on 4/13/16 at 2:21 pm to Broke
I replaced both springs last summer.
Posted on 4/13/16 at 2:21 pm to Broke
subtle brag to show you have wooden floors.
Posted on 4/13/16 at 2:24 pm to Broke
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Is there an efficient way to fix this thing?
I'd start by ordering a new one
Posted on 4/13/16 at 2:30 pm to upgrayedd
I do most of my home repairs myself. When it comes to garage doors, particularly after I nearly fricked myself up, I hire the professionals. Any time you have to start messing with the cables and brackets that are under extreme tension, you are asking to get seriously injured.
Call a pro, have them swap it out, and go to bed with the confidence that you will have all of your fingers and hands.
Call a pro, have them swap it out, and go to bed with the confidence that you will have all of your fingers and hands.
Posted on 4/13/16 at 2:31 pm to Phil A Sheo
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How old is it?
About 7 years old.
Posted on 4/13/16 at 2:32 pm to Walt OReilly
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Just hire someone and make it easier on yourself
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Broke
I don't think that's an option.
Posted on 4/13/16 at 2:42 pm to SidewalkDawg
I called around. The part is $30 and for them to install is $200.
Posted on 4/13/16 at 2:42 pm to 1MileTiger
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Any time you have to start messing with the cables and brackets that are under extreme tension, you are asking to get seriously injured.
Yep. One of my springs snapped a few years ago. I have no idea how I held control of my bowels or bladder. A piece went flying across the garage and left a dent in the water heater. Which was 20 feet away. I pulled in, got out of the car and hit the button on my remote. Thankfully it was the other spring from the drivers side and I had not walked around there yet. Now I make sure that I and my wife stay in the vehicle until the door is fully closed.
Posted on 4/13/16 at 2:46 pm to Broke
You said unit...
Posted on 4/13/16 at 2:52 pm to Broke
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About 7 years old.
Maybe try calling the manufacturer and seeing if parts are available.. Honestly I'd just replace it.
Mine is 12yrs old and i'm going to replace mine soon with this
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