Clutter or obstructions that block the sensor are the first problems to look for if your door won t close or in extreme cases open at all.
Garage door not close makes sound.
So start by tightening the chain find the procedure in your owner s manual.
If it is a genie then the plastic adapter between the motor and the screw is stripped.
Also the opener may work sometimes but on other occasions it does not respond.
Making noise if the garage door rattles or rumbles as it opens and closes tighten any loose hardware garage door opener hardware that connects the opener to the ceiling and attaches the opener rail above the door.
A loose garage door opener chain makes loud slapping sounds and causes jerky door movements that smack the rollers against the track.
First check the sensor lights.
Because it hums when you try to open it the battery is working properly.
Depending on the brand.
A faulty circuit board will cause the garage door opener to make clicking sounds.
If a spring is failing your garage door opener may technically still be able to move the door but it will take far more effort and it may make shuddering movements as it goes which can cause the banging sounds you hear.
If you re finding it difficult to open and close your garage door the issue could be the metal rail.
A power outage or surge particularly one that results from a storm may either cause a temporary malfunction or permanently damage the circuit board.
If you have a track drive opener the next step is to lubricate the opener track with grease.
What causes a noisy garage door.
Replace any broken garage door opener hardware that could allow excessive vibration.