Garage Door Chain Broke

Thread the nut s facing the door clockwise until it meets the bracket then release the chain.

Garage door chain broke.

Sometimes the cable will break if it is a combination chain and cable drive system. To do this put some lubricant on a piece of rag this use the rag to wipe the chain. In this case the cable can be replaced fixing the problem. Garage door opener is very strong and seldom does the chain actually break.

If the chain on your garage door is rusty you need to apply lubricant into it to loosen the corrosion. You should have 1 2 inch of play in the chain. If your chain is badly corroded you may need to remove the chain from the carriage assembly and soak it in lubricant for a few hours. A broken garage door chain will immediately impact your garage door s operation and render its automatic motorized capability effectively useless.

Over time the sprocket s teeth can wear and the chain may jump or skip when the opener. Pull the chain toward the garage door and hold it in position. It seems like this is a very common problem as thi. Press down on the chain with your finger.

Immediate troubleshooting is required and a new garage door chain will need to be installed in place of the old one. Documenting how i repaired the garage door. The chain got loose and popped off the gear. When the lift bracket snaps on your garage door it usually damages the area where it once was attached to.

I am not a professional.