Genie Garage door opener parts

Genie garage door openers and parts overall are reliable. It wouldn't be practical to list a manual on installing all the genie garage door opener parts, how ever if you need any parts listed that are not here feel free to e-mail us. Also feel free to contact us with any questions you might have.

genie Outer trolley

The problem that occurs most frequently with genie openers is the outer trolley is very simple to change out however if your garage door is not balanced and is moving smoothly than the problem will occur again. You must make sure you balance your door and lubricate it to ensure that your new trolley functions properly. 

Step 1: remove cotter pin and 1/2" nut from wall mount. pull the rail assembly up and away from the wall mount this will allow you to fully slide the old part off the rail assembly. cut of old pull cord. 

Step 2: Install the new part in the same manner you took the old one off, making sure that its in the right direction. feed the cord through the hole and tie a knot on the end. re-tighen 1/2" bolt on wall mount. assembly.

Step 3: Lubricate the screw rail assembly using white lithium grease do not lubricate other parts with grease. This will enhance the performance and life of your genie motor for years. Make sure to repeat this step annually. 

Note: just because you changed out your genie garage door opener part does not mean the door is completely fixed. You must make sure your door is balanced and running smoothly by hand when your done. This will ensure that the parts you have just installed do not break soon.

 Genie Sensors

One problem that does occur frequently on genie garage door openers are the  genie garage door parts. Go to the previous link to find installation instructions. Genie came out with there bluemax line and the sensors had a ton of issues.

 FAQ:

Q: My genie garage door opener makes an ungodly raking sound when it attempts to go up.

A: The teeth are sheared off on your outer trolley. This is usually a result of broken torsion springs the directions above will help. Then learn how to put your other parts in.

Q: My garage door does not go down. Which one of my opener parts are broken?

A: Check that your sensors are aligned and the lights are solid.

Q: The worm gear does not turn on my genie opener what the heck...

A: Check the coupler between the opener head and the shaft this genie decided to make it out of graphite so it breaks from time to time.

Q: my genie opener has problems getting started which parts are failing.

A: Once in a while your start capacitor will leak out electrolytic... If it is it needs to be changed.