Garage Door Opener Repair & Installation
We fix openers that won't open, reverse, hum or grind, and install quiet belt-drive and wall-mount openers with battery backup and smartphone control.
(916) 218-4931Licensed, bonded & insured · CSLB #958108 · Family owned since 2010
Common opener problems and what causes them
A few of these you can check yourself before you call.
Door goes down, then reverses
Usually the safety sensors at the bottom of the track are dirty, bumped out of line or wired loose. Both sensor lights should be solid, not blinking.
Remote or keypad stopped working
Start with the battery. If that is not it, the remote may need reprogramming or the lock/vacation button on the wall control may be on.
Motor hums but the door does not move
Often a stripped drive gear, a broken spring, or a door that is locked or disconnected from the trolley.
Opener runs, door stops partway
Travel limits or force settings are off, or the door has become hard to lift because a spring is wearing out.
Nothing happens at all
Check the outlet, the GFCI and the breaker. If power is fine, the logic board or wall control may have failed.
Loud grinding or rattling
Chain drives get noisy as they wear. A belt drive or wall-mount unit is much quieter, which matters with a bedroom over the garage.
Door suddenly feels very heavy, or you heard a loud bang? That's usually a broken spring, not the opener.
Opener reviews from real customers
4.9 on Google · 367 reviews"Francisco identified the issue with our garage door opener and took the time to come back after all his scheduled appointment to install the needed new garage door opener. Very professional and he did a great job. We only use Perfect Solutions Garage Door for all our garage door needs."
"… having Jeff evaluate our garage doors and … sharing his years of experience to which type of opener to install. I highly and strongly recommend this company and using Jeff as your installer!"
"Mike and Francisco went above and beyond to help me with replacing my garage door opener. … instead of charging me more they honored the price they charged me and came back the same week and got it done."
Choosing a new opener
Chain drive
Durable and budget-friendly. Louder, so best for detached garages or garages away from bedrooms.
Belt drive
Much quieter. A popular pick for homes with a bedroom or living space over the garage.
Wall-mount
Mounts beside the door instead of the ceiling. Frees overhead space for storage racks and high ceilings. See the LiftMaster 84505R.
California requires battery backup. Every new opener installed in the state since July 2019 must keep working in a power outage. Every opener we install meets that rule.
Garage door opener questions
Opener repair near you
Something else wrong? See garage door repair or our 24/7 emergency service.
Opener acting up?
Call any time, day or night.
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