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When Do I Need to Replace My Garage Door Opener?

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Out of sight, out of mind. That’s probably the case for your garage door opener (the motorized device that is part of the door system). But this little piece is important! Your garage door wouldn’t be able to operate without it.

Unfortunately, garage door openers won’t last forever. Is it time to get a new one? If yours is broken and your garage door isn’t working properly and you live in the Fort Wayne, IN area, call (260) 205-8509 or get in touch with us online. You can also keep reading to learn more about the average lifespan of openers and when you should replace them!

How Long Do Garage Door Openers Last?

On average, a garage door opener should last about 10 – 15 years. Some last longer and some last a shorter amount of time, but keeping up with maintenance can help increase the lifespan. If moving parts aren’t lubricated, the door isn’t balanced correctly, etc., the opener tends to wear out more quickly.

The best thing you can do to ensure your garage door opener lasts as long as possible is to keep up with professional maintenance. This typically includes:

  • Visual inspection of the springs, rollers, cables, track and pulleys
  • Lubrication of moving parts to ensure smooth operation
  • Door balance
  • Reversal test
  • And more

When Should You Replace Your Garage Door Opener?

If you have an older garage door opener, you may want to consider replacing it. Reasons to replace include:

  • Safety: It’s recommended to replace openers made prior to 1993. Many old models aren’t equipped with infrared sensors or other external entrapment protection devices and don’t meet today’s standard for garage door safety. For this reason, we think that all openers made before 1993 should be replaced.
  • Noise control: Newer models tend to be quieter in operation than older ones.
  • Convenience: Many newer garage door operators are available with convenient battery backup systems.

Garage Door Services in the Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

If you need a new garage door opener—or any other service for your door—look to the team at the Overhead Door Co. of Fort Wayne. We have experience working with all types of garage doors and openers, including screw-drive, belt-drive, and chain-drive openers, and look forward to helping you.

Contact us online or call (260) 205-8509 to learn more about our services or to schedule a consultation!

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Overhead Door provided timely, affordable, and excellent customer service for the replacement of two torsion springs on the same day I initiated the repair call. To make matters even better, they applied a 10% senior citizen’s discount to my ... Dan H.
The 2 young men that came out to repair our garage door were very nice and professional. The repair didn’t take long at all, maybe 30 minutes. The price of the repair was definitely reasonable too! We will definitely ... Wanita S.
My garage door came off the track on Sunday morning. I called Overhead Door and Raymond came out within 30 minutes and had my door up and running in no time. He did a fantastic job and his knowledge ... Robin W.
I am very pleased with Overhead Doors. Everyone was very polite and professional. I will recommend this company to anyone looking for a new garage door or opener along with service. Julia D.
I ordered a new door through overhead door. They are reasonably priced and the door came in a reasonable time frame. Tim and Blake who installed my door were excellent and very professional. Couldn’t give them enough praise. MacKenzie J.
Great place. They replaced my entire garage door opener, I mean the entire assembly, within a few days of me calling, and they did it for a fantastic price. Our tech was really good to us and looked out ... Tater G.
I called Overhead Door to come out and repair our garage door and from the time I talked to the person answering the phone, to the Technician that came out to repair our door they were so helpful and ... Jason H.
Took care of our garage door and made sure that everything was covered under warranty. Very professional did a great job. Highly recommend! Solitaire H.
Awesome garage door opener from an A+ company. Our service guy was fast, friendly and knowledgeable. He installed our opener and synced up all openers with both existing garage doors and the new garage door. Would highly recommend. Ann S.
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