Problems with garage door opening???

[Merlinii]

I know this has probably been discussed hundreds of times on here but I kinda need to narrow this down some. (Yes, I did try search).

I recently added Atlas Matador garage door insulation to my 15+ year old garage door.
Since then it has been acting up when it opens and closes with the 1/2 hp garage door opener.
Per info I learned here...
I unhooked the garage door from the opener and when I put it waist high in does sink to the floor.

I believe the insulation (under 20lbs) has thrown off the balance and the opener is not strong enough.

ANY suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated!

 

[58Yeoman]

tighten your springs.

 

[Rainking]

Try resetting the force setting?

 

[Merlinii]

tighten your springs.

I'm not one for tackling this...I called a local guy and he said $79.

He said he would install a Garage Door opener for me for $125

Does that sopund about right?

What opener would you suggest?

 

[Merlinii]

Try resetting the force setting?

I'm sorry (I'm new to all this) what/where is a force setting?

 

[RickP]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rainking

Try resetting the force setting?

I'm sorry (I'm new to all this) what/where is a force setting?

There are usually some easy adjustments you can make on top of the opener. The manufacturer should have an owner's manual available online if you don't already have one.


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[Merlinii]

Thank you everyone for you responses.

I replaced all of the rollers and had the door adjusted after adding 10-20lbs with the Atlas Matador Insulation kit(s).

Follow Up: I went with the Lowes Model #: LW5000EV Chamberlain 3/4-HP MyQ Battery Backup Belt Garage Door Opener.


All I can say is WOW what a HUGE difference from my 20 year old 1/2-HP! Now I know why they call it a Whisper drive.

I have a couple of order cars so I also ordered a Homelink repeater from Chamberlain customer service.
Fairly easy to order...10 minutes on hold...gave the rep my opener info and $7 later it's on its way to me.
A disappointment was the fact that my Harley Remote Control Garage Door Opener Kit will no loner work.
I also ordered a MyQ® Internet Gateway CIGBU and I'm looking forward to its arrival and internet setup.

BTW - The rep I spoke to stated to me that Chamberlain, Liftmaster & Homelink are ALL the same company.

P.S. I love this place (garagejournal) the folks here are very helpful and in some cases cost me money. (BIG GRIN)