How To Replace Belt On Genie Garage Door Opener

Compatible models have c channel or tube rails that were used on 7 and 8 high garage doors.

How to replace belt on genie garage door opener.

Full video 17 54. For models 4042 3042 and 3022. Genie garage door openers. The spring nut is under heavy tension.

Belt chain drive opener installation video. Opener does not operate when the wall console is pressed. The original style of garage door opener opened and closed with a chain drive. If you can see something that looks like a bicycle chain near the motor unit of your opener consider replacing it with a screw driver or belt drive garage door opener.

Genie garage door opener replacement belt and chain assemblies. Remove the screws from the belt cap on the motor unit and pull the belt cap off. When buying a garage door opener choose a 1 3 hp or 1 2 hp garage door opener for a single garage door 1 3 hp can be hard to find at some home centers. This is dangerous to anyone standing close or for vehicles driving under the door.

Choose the right garage door opener. Belt chain drive installation. Belt chain drive opener installation video. Check the owner s manual for those details.

Step 7 check for repair. See details in the product descriptions to make sure you are getting the right belt or chain for your model genie garage door opener. Pull off the master link cap and remove the master link bar to disconnect the trolley threaded shaft from the belt. Remove the belt from the garage door opener.

The garage door opener belt is an important part of the workings inside the opener when the belt is not working correctly the door will slip fail to open or come crashing down. The belt should be free now. Turn sure lock off also called vacation lock check the power source where the powerhead is plugged in. Go with 1 2 hp for a double door and 3 4 hp for a door that has a wood or faux wood overlay they can be heavy.

You may have to fully remove the traveler slider from the unit to get the belt free depending on your model of garage door opener.