Here at Victor, we specialize in Genie repair and replacement services. If it’s your remotes, chain, key pads, safety sensors, your bet we have a solution for you. Call us today and get your Genie working again!
In this page we will give you helpful information about what to expect.
When do you need a Genie repair
How much will it cost
Why does the Genie Break or fail
Types of Genie repair
Who to call
When you Need a Garage Door Genie Repair in Chicago
You hear hum but door doesn’t move
Blinking and door comes back up open when trying to close.
Damaged screw drive mechanism
Remotes or wall button don’t work
Door can open or close manually
Door opens randomly on its own
Call the experts to run an inspection of your Genie opener. This will insure your garage door and Genie opener components are in good shape. Our inspections are only $29.00 and cover all garage door and opener parts.
How Much Does a Garage Door Genie Repair Cost in Chicago
The cost of a garage door Genie repair in Chicago will vary based on the type of repair, parts needed, size and weight of your door.
There are 3 things to take into account to figure out the total cost: Service call for coming out to your home, labor, and parts if needed.
For simple repair where no parts need replacing you will pay $45 for service call and $75 for labor for a total of $120.00 in 2022.
This will include the repair, a complementary complete inspection and general maintenance on your entire garage door and Genie system.
The most common reason Genie garage door openers break in Chicago fail will be the use and age of your garage door Genie.
Another important factor is the weight of your garage door. Heavy garage doors will affect the performance and how long the Genie will last before the Trolley, Screw Drive, or the actual motor.
Genie opener have been a great garage door opener brand for decades. However, they do not last for ever, like any other machine doing this type of work.
Types of Genie Opener Repairs in Chicago
Here is a bit more of information about the types of Genie opener repairs you may need:
Garage Door Opener Trolley
There trolly is the piece that connects the door to your genie screw drive system. This trolley runs along the rail as the door operates. The grooves fit between the screw along the long rail. In time, this trolley will lose the groove depth and the trolley won’t be able to pull.
Screw Drive and Rail
There are two way the rail and screw drive will break or fail:
The screw drive will lose its sharp on the grooves to connect with trolley
The rail will bend sidewards and the trolley won’t be able to travel
Logic or Circuit board
Circuit boards on your garage door Genie is faulty if you come out and find your door open, your remote fails to open after you ensure you remote has good batteries, you hear hums but doesn’t operate, safety sensors fail give the sensors are not the issues, or unable to program new remotes.
If your circuit board fails and your Genie is older than 5 years, we recommend replacing the entire opener since the cost of the repair will be about half of a new unit. The new unit includes all new components such as new safety sensors, new remotes, new wall button and new wires.
If your circuit board fails and your Genie is older than 5 years, we recommend replacing the entire opener since the cost of the repair will be about half of a new unit. The new unit includes all new components such as new safety sensors, new remotes, new wall button and new wires.
One way to know if your remotes are the problem is to check if your door opens when you push the wall button. This indicates your garage door Genie is working but not your remote. Replace the batteries and reprogram as needed.
You can also add new remotes. Buy them at your nearest big box hardware store or call a garage door expert. A Garage door company usually will have a remotes and they do the programming for you.
Chicago Garage Door Opener Genie Faulty Safety Sensors
Safety sensors on your Genie help in keeping you and your family safe. They are placed about 6 inches above the floor on each side of your door. They share a light beam and when this beam gets interrupted the door won’t close. If you, your kid or pet are in under the door or walking through, safety sensors will prevent to damage.
Some times they are not aligned and aren’t able to communicate so the door won’t close.
A simple realigning of both sensors might solve your problem with our having to pay for a Genie repair call. You will se a blinking light on one of your sensors. When they are facing one another in the correct range the blinking light will turn to a solid light. Check the Genie customer product support or Call here to schedule Service in Chicago
Who to Call for your Garage Door Genie Repair in Chicago
When you need a Liftmaster Opener Repair in Chicago, call Victor Garage Door Chicago. Our expert Genie garage door opener repair service is easy. There are only 3 easy steps to get our services: S.A.P. Schedule, Approve, and Pay