How to replace a garage door opener belt!

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Жыл бұрын

This is an easy job, but it can get messed up real quick if you don't look out for these simple tips and tricks! There are some things you need to know!

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@MrTerryRay1 Ай бұрын

Thanks for this tutorial. You answered the questions I had about tightening the belt. Not taking everything down rapidly decreases the install time!

@dapperdudesgarage Ай бұрын

@@MrTerryRay1 glad it could help you. Thank you for engaging.

@patrickyoung7685 11 ай бұрын

GREAT VIDEO! In my opinion this is the best one I've seen, personally speaking. This video was like someone reading the instructions and the fine print to you. KEEP 'EM COMING!😢

@dapperdudesgarage 11 ай бұрын

Thank you brother! Very generous comments!

@memo-td6um 3 күн бұрын

Great Video Thank-you so much Sir

@garymarsh4009 6 күн бұрын

Great DIY video. Thank you!

@dapperdudesgarage 6 күн бұрын

@@garymarsh4009 No problem

@ronaldravenell5611 2 ай бұрын

Great illustration I will change one this weekend

@jcrxp5904 Жыл бұрын

Another great video! Stay safe!

@dapperdudesgarage Жыл бұрын

oh yeah. Taking it easy in the heat. Especially now! Too hot!

@austinvandenend4588 Жыл бұрын

You should get a right angle adapter for your drill. It would save you the trouble of removing the mounting bracket. They run about $20

@dapperdudesgarage Жыл бұрын

much appreciated. I will look into it. As i mentioned somewhere on my channel in one or a few of my videos….I am by no means a Mr. Know it all so I am totally always open for suggestions and tips from others out there to help me become better at what I do. Someone else out there always has a cool trick or two up their sleeves. Thanks! 👍

@etapon71 11 ай бұрын

Hey brother do you have videos of other brands of garage opener, I have seen a few on your channel but they have been with chamberlain. Thank you mate keep doing what you do and it's always a pleasure to watch your videos. Your good man!

@dapperdudesgarage 11 ай бұрын

What exactly are you looking for sir? How to program the different units or just basic install etc?

@etapon71 11 ай бұрын

@@dapperdudesgarage all of the above, mate!

@tommymejia8244 24 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing this. Question: Can you use the old tensioner or do I have to purchase a new one for the belt replacement?

@dapperdudesgarage 24 күн бұрын

@@tommymejia8244 you can absolutely use the old one

@johncolon244 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for you educational tutorial Need to fix mine broken V-bell where I Can get One for craftsman 3/4.?

@dapperdudesgarage 5 ай бұрын

Lowes carries craftsman products

@johncolon244 5 ай бұрын

@@dapperdudesgarage thank you

@gripgaragedoor82 Жыл бұрын

It's time for spring job and rebuild bearings . On that 16x7 door.

@dapperdudesgarage Жыл бұрын

yeah for sure. i offered the older lady living there a really cheap rebuild kit etc…. but she said she is on a fixed income that’s why she ordered the belt in the first place. I offered her a new motor and she declined. I left a card and sticker. sometimes all you can do

@Redgascan 11 ай бұрын

Question for you. Do you think the heat we've been experiencing could make the tension springs a quarter turn weaker? I had no problem until this heat and the tension cables came off the drums. Im just down the road from you in Corpus Christi. We've had triple digits temperatures for several days. Thanks for the great videos.

@dapperdudesgarage 11 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t think so honestly. There is a lot of gap created in the springs once they coil and uncoil during the open or close cycle, so there is too much gap all through the coils that can give before the spring itself. Besides, the spring is bolted down on one end and tightened with set screws on the other. However, on the flip side those set screws can slip a little. But overall cables coming off usually is a sign of a little TLC needed on your door. Thanks for the engagement sir!

@Joethepro181 Жыл бұрын

Hey! I’m just starting out on this trade, where’s an easy place to gets door + opener parts? Where can I get the T rail for the lift master trolleys?

@dapperdudesgarage Жыл бұрын

You have to look for a garage door vendor near you. Or you can try to look up and contact I believe its Service Spring Co. If you don’t have a local garage door supplier that would be the route to go

@Joethepro181 Жыл бұрын

@@dapperdudesgarage okay thank you!

@johncolon244 5 ай бұрын

Where I buy a broken v-bell for a craftsman garage door 3/4 opener 139.

@mikecappy488 3 ай бұрын

Good job!

@certicare 4 ай бұрын

I have an Odyssey 1000 and the belt drive bullet assembly broke. A little cheap plastic piece. Is there a metal one that i can replace it with that would be more durable? The one in your video looked way sturdier.

@dapperdudesgarage 4 ай бұрын

I’ll look into that Laura. I believe those brands have their own belts. Other parts are obsolete unless you can find a specific parts dealer

@certicare 4 ай бұрын

The belt seems to be okay. It was just the plastic piece that broke.

@fields1336 Жыл бұрын

How do u like the HART power tools? I was thinking about using them

@dapperdudesgarage Жыл бұрын

Man honestly….haven’t used them much. I like my Milwaukee tools but seriously, co-worker of mine had dewalt on a job we paired up on and his impact driver outperformed mine my a good shot! So im thinking of that crossover

@fields1336 Жыл бұрын

@@dapperdudesgarage I work for Precision.. I'm thinking about starting my own company.. I'm in MD ... Business is jumping

@dapperdudesgarage Жыл бұрын

@@fields1336 its not hard at all to start ur own. Believe me. Its just a leap of faith. But man the good thing about the garage door industry is it don’t take many jobs a week at all to stay afloat financially. Just a great career to get into and there is NOTHING like running ur own gig. So rewarding

@fields1336 Жыл бұрын

@@dapperdudesgarage Thanks Bro 🙏🏿

@Larrymopac 11 ай бұрын

Nice content, it made me want to start doing this. Btw I do metal fabrication., such as doors, rails, window protection. Etc. I’m located in Tijuana, bc. There’s no such thing as trade school for this so I was wondering if it’s easy to learn by watching these videos and starting to offer this service? What would you recommend to get clients if you’re barely starting? Thanks for your feedback.

@Larrymopac 11 ай бұрын

Lost you at tj, lol. All good still like watching 🤘

@dapperdudesgarage 11 ай бұрын

Hey brother!

@dapperdudesgarage 11 ай бұрын

Sorry for my delay. This is not hard at all to learn. There are some things you will come to learn and advance on through experience in the field. But man once you do learn it, the money you make due to your knowledge and expertise vs other insane manual labor jobs, this is very rewarding and actually fun as well. When I take a broken mess a customer has, believing they need a new door etc, I like the challenge of doing great work and saving the door. When I see the customers disbelief and impressed reaction….it is truly rewarding

@dapperdudesgarage 11 ай бұрын

I would recommend yelp to start out. Yelps platform is amazing and the great thing is, is they don’t charge any money up front. So you can set up your profile and get jobs coming in before paying them your first months bill. Its crazy awesome and Yelp will 100% bring you jobs

@Larrymopac 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the response and advice. I appreciate it. Like I said love your content and it’s something I’m definitely going to get into. All the best!

@ranimouf 6 ай бұрын

I bet he didn't tell the customer that it is an easy job. Ha ha lol

@alexacordova245 7 ай бұрын

Can you explain what to do if there’s no room to remove pulley and nut because it’s too close to the ceiling please?😫

@dapperdudesgarage 7 ай бұрын

Then you would need to remove the cotter pin out of the end of the motor rail and that will allow the motor/opener rail to come down by hand then you can take the pulley off

@denishawalters1813 Ай бұрын

This is old but for anyone else struggling, I threaded my belt through from the flat backed metal end where you have to install the long screw and nut. I threaded it before doing all that. The metal piece just fits through. Then while the belt was loose on the ground I attached the clip, screw, spring/clip, and nut etc. Just make sure you thread it in the right direction that it’ll be pulled.