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Colder weather and Garage door opener issue teser3@hotmail.com 05-10-2008
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Posted by teser3@hotmail.com on May 10, 2008, 2:18 pm
My Craftsman 1/2 HP Garage Door opener always takes 3 or 4 attempts to
open the garage door in colder weather (under 50 degrees
temperature). It goes up about 1/4 of the way and just stops then we
close it and try again for 3-4 times and it finally opens the door.
If its really cold it takes more attempts. In warm weather (above
60 or 70 degrees) it opens with no problems on the first attempt.

I greased the chain and rollers alot but still doesnt help. Please
advise what I can do to fix the issue?

Posted by Joseph Meehan on May 10, 2008, 2:50 pm
> My Craftsman 1/2 HP Garage Door opener always takes 3 or 4 attempts to
> open the garage door in colder weather (under 50 degrees
> temperature). It goes up about 1/4 of the way and just stops then we
> close it and try again for 3-4 times and it finally opens the door.
> If its really cold it takes more attempts. In warm weather (above
> 60 or 70 degrees) it opens with no problems on the first attempt.
>
> I greased the chain and rollers alot but still doesnt help. Please
> advise what I can do to fix the issue?

First with the door down, disconnect the opener from the door. Then
raise the door manually. It should stay without help from you about half
way open. Open it the rest of the way. It should move easily without jams
or hold ups. My guess is it will require a lot more effort to lift it than
to lower it. If so then the springs need adjusting. There are two kinds of
springs, but I strongly suggest that unless you know what you are doing (and
asking the question would lead me to guess you don't have experience and the
tools for this) I suggest calling in the professional.

If it is hard to both open and close then it may be time to _clean_ the
rollers and chain and re lube it with the specified lube.



--
Joseph Meehan

Dia 's Muire duit




Posted by LouB on May 10, 2008, 3:36 pm
teser3@hotmail.com wrote:
> My Craftsman 1/2 HP Garage Door opener always takes 3 or 4 attempts to
> open the garage door in colder weather (under 50 degrees
> temperature). It goes up about 1/4 of the way and just stops then we
> close it and try again for 3-4 times and it finally opens the door.
> If its really cold it takes more attempts. In warm weather (above
> 60 or 70 degrees) it opens with no problems on the first attempt.
>
> I greased the chain and rollers alot but still doesnt help. Please
> advise what I can do to fix the issue?

Problem is caused by contraction of the metal frame. I am not expert
enough to suggest solutions except lubricating everything in sight with
something that works in cold weather.

Lou

Posted by DerbyDad03 on May 10, 2008, 3:42 pm
> My Craftsman 1/2 HP Garage Door opener always takes 3 or 4 attempts to
> open the garage door in colder weather (under 50 degrees
> temperature). =A0 It goes up about 1/4 of the way and just stops then we
> close it and try again for 3-4 times and it finally opens the door.
> If its really cold it takes more attempts. =A0 =A0In warm weather (above
> 60 or 70 degrees) it opens with no problems on the first attempt.
>
> I greased the chain and rollers alot but still doesnt help. =A0Please
> advise what I can do to fix the issue?

Every winter I have to increase the up/down force on my Craftsman 1/2
HP Garage Door opener to prevent the exact symptoms you describe. I've
never had a problem at 50 degrees, but once it hits the 30's it's time
for an adjustment. In the spring, I turn it back down as part of my
spring chores.

BTW - you didn't say how old your GDO is - mine's over 20 YO.

Posted by EXT on May 10, 2008, 5:18 pm
It is a laugh to read about you southern softies talking about "colder"
weather in relationship to doors, concrete and many other subjects. Here,
temperatures below 50 degrees are a nice warm spring day. Cold doesn't start
until the temperature goes below 30 degrees, and that can be a mild day, it
doesn't really get real cold until it starts to dive below 0 degrees.
Northerners learn to do everything in that temperature. Buildings get built,
concrete poured, doors open and close, cars start and run, people go to
work, children go to school.

While a 50 degree day may be 50 degrees below a 100 degree day (we get those
too), it should have no effect on a garage door opening, other than your
door needs service in any temperature. I don't think you can find a
temperature related solution other than it has a problem.


> My Craftsman 1/2 HP Garage Door opener always takes 3 or 4 attempts to
> open the garage door in colder weather (under 50 degrees
> temperature). It goes up about 1/4 of the way and just stops then we
> close it and try again for 3-4 times and it finally opens the door.
> If its really cold it takes more attempts. In warm weather (above
> 60 or 70 degrees) it opens with no problems on the first attempt.
>
> I greased the chain and rollers alot but still doesnt help. Please
> advise what I can do to fix the issue?

Every winter I have to increase the up/down force on my Craftsman 1/2
HP Garage Door opener to prevent the exact symptoms you describe. I've
never had a problem at 50 degrees, but once it hits the 30's it's time
for an adjustment. In the spring, I turn it back down as part of my
spring chores.

BTW - you didn't say how old your GDO is - mine's over 20 YO.


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