Set wood block on top of ladder.
Garage door opener is loud.
A loose garage door opener chain makes loud slapping sounds and causes jerky door movements that smack the rollers against the track.
3 unbolt and lower motor from mounting straps.
Refer to your garage door operator maintenance manual for assistance.
It could be your garage door opener mechanism that is the source of the problem.
1 unplug the motor of the garage door opener.
When the bolts and nuts become loose they can cause your garage door to make a vibrating or rattling noise when you open and close it.
Set motor on top of wood blocks.
So start by tightening the chain find the procedure in your owner s manual.
You also may just have an older and louder garage door opener.
Vibration is the cause of most noise problems associated with garage door openers.
Chain drive the most popular and budget friendly type of garage door opener.
Unfortunately it s also the loudest when compared to alternatives making them a great choice for detached garages.
Check to see if the chain or belt drive seem loose as this can cause jerky garage door movements and loud sounds.
If the noise is accompanied by your garage door opener having difficulty opening and closing the door it s possible your garage door opener has a bad motor.
When your garage door opener chain becomes loose it creates a loud slapping sound and causes the rollers to smack against the track because of jerky door movements.
Noisy garage doors and your garage door opener if your garage door itself isn t the problem maybe it s the garage door opener.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to muffle a noisy garage door opener.
If you have a track drive opener the next step is to lubricate the opener track with grease.
2 place stepladder under garage door opener motor.