GENIE Garage Door Humming, Won't Open / Close - Fixed
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- Опубликовано: 22 мар 2021
- When you press the garage door opener does your garage won't open or close and you only hear buzzing or humming sounds? This video shows how to easily fix the issue and get your garage door working again for only few $
When garage door not closing all the way and we have tried different garage door openers to ensure it is not battery issue, you may think it is broken garage door! .. and the first impulse may be to call garage door repairman or garage door service to get it checked or repaired. Certainly, there are same day garage door services that will fix this at a cost and sometimes we are in time crunch for this. But, if you have some time this garage door repair may be a simple and easy fix that can be done at a much lower cost as I show in this video.
PARTS:
Genie 18004-B Garage Door Opener Capacitor
amzn.to/3u5RG5V (OEM)
amzn.to/3sjYjzg (the one I used)
TIME REQUIRED:
10 minutes
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This video is not sponsored, I was not paid to make this video. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This video is for educational purpose only and shows the work that I did to fix my garage door. The information presented makes no claim, promise or guarantee to the accuracy or completeness of the content and there is no implied or expressed warranty or guarantee of any particular outcome. If you decide to follow something shown in this video, please do so at your own risk only. I assume no liability for any direct or indirect loss, property damage, or injury as a result of the information contained in this video. Thank you!
#GarageDoorHumming #GarageDoorWontMove #GarageDoorBuzzing
Thank you thank you thank you. I had this issue. I called a local service company to fix. It started with $1200 for a new door opener, and then they told me that, to use it, I would have to drop another $4,500 to replace the door (not that there was anything wrong, but that modern door openers wouldn't fit my older door. Thanks to your video, I fixed the problem for $12, saving me $5,687. Thanks!!!!
I am so glad my video helped save money! ... but OMG thats a huge amount of money the local service company was looking to charge.
Thanks! Totally was my problem. Ran down to garage door supplier, bought another part for $20 and replaced it. Worked perfectly. THANKS!!
Awesome! So glad my video helped! Best wishes.
Thank you. This was the solution to my garage door opener problem. An easy $15 fix and a big time saver.
Yippie!! It makes me happy to know my video served its purpose and helped resolve the issue with your garage door. Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback. Much appreciated!
Same issue as of earlier today and you just showed me the easy fix!! Thanks a ton!! Just saved me from an expensive service call!!
You are welcome! :)
Ty for posting you saved us 100”s! My husband was all ready to call a garage door co to replace the motor! Once he calmed down l showed him your video and followed it exactly! Wala our door is working!! Thanks again for taking the time to post
You are welcome! so glad my video helped. Thanks for taking the time to let me know.
Hey, I just wanted to say thank you very much for this. I was able to fix mine just like you did yours. Much Love!
You are welcome! So glad my video helped. Thanks for letting me know. Best wishes!
Thank you sir for very clear and concise instructions. I had the exact same problem and your step by step instructions helped resolve the issue in 10 minutes and saved me from a big expensive service call.
You are welcome! so glad my video helped. Best wishes!
Thank you SO MUCH! I was having the same issue, and wasn't wanting to install a new opener or call a repair person. Saw your video, made the same repair, and now for less than $20, the door is working fine again. As others have said BE SURE to take precautions around a capacitor like that.
Thank you so much for the feedback. I am glad my video helped. Best wishes
OMG Fly Bee! You’re my hero. Just fixed it myself for $19 with that capacitor on Amazon. So easy and this is not my wheelhouse at all. Thank you so much!
You are welcome! so glad my video helped
Thanks for this video, this is EXACTLY what my opener is doing and I am so relieved it's an easy fix! 😅
Awesome! If you get a chance, let me know if all worked well after capacitor replacement. Thanks
I had this exact problem. The new capacitor arrived overnight and took two minutes to install. It fixed the problem. Your video was great! Thank you sir!!
This is awesome! so glad your garage door is working good again, and nice to know my video helped. Best wishes!
I Searched "Genie screw drive just buzzes" and came right to this video and that is exactly what I suspected. Thank you so much for your detailed video. Perfect fix!
I am so glad my video served its purpose to help. Thanks for taking the time to let me know this helped resolve your problem! :)
Thanks for this video. Very clear and helpful. Followed the instructions and was able to fix my garage door opening. It's an easy fix for even someone who is not a handyman.
Awesome! so glad my video helped.
Thank you so much for this! I dont know about doing DIY especially electrical stuff but when it tried it, it worked and i was so happy!
You are welcome. You may have a special skill about doing DIY stuff that you didn't know all this time! So glad you tried it. Best wishes
I'm in the same boat as the other grateful souls. Thank you for demystifying an otherwise hopeless situation!
You are welcome! It makes me happy to hear that the video served its purpose and was of assistance. Best wishes!
Thanks for posting this. It was exactly what was wrong with mine. $20 capacitor on Amazon and I’m back in business!
Yippie! so glad this video helped. Thanks for taking the time to let me know. Best wishes!
Just came by to say thank you. My genie wasn't opening 90% of the time and replacing the capacitor fixed everything!
Awesome! thanks for taking the time to provide feedback!
Thank you! You have a gift for teaching, very clear and precise.
Thank you so much for the very kind feedback! Best wishes.
Thanks so much for posting this. It was extremely helpful!!!
You are welcome! So glad my video helped. Thanks for taking the time to let me know.
I have a ProMax door opener of a different manufacturer, yet it contained the EXACT same original capacitor model & specs (Made In USA). With symptoms identical to what was shown in this video, the recommended replacement capacitor (yes, from Mexico) resolved the problem. It was a breeze, and it saved me some $ avoiding a garage door service provider. Thank you!
Yippie! so glad my video helped... even on the ProMax brand door opener! Thanks for taking the time to let me know.
This worked for me as well. Easy fix. Wouldnt have attempted it without this video.
Yippie! so glad my video served its purpose and helped. Thanks for taking the time to let me know!
Thanks for your video. I saw corrosion on the capacitor. Just ordered the part . Keep you posted
Wish me luck...
Good luck! let me know how it goes after capacitor is replaced.
This was a great help! Fixed the problem so easily! Thanks!
You are welcome. So glad my video helped!
Thanks so much for this video! You saved me hundreds of dollars!!! You rock!
I am glad my video helped. Thank you so much for the nice feedback! Best wishes.
Thanks much....replacing the capacitor worked like a charm...saved me hundreds of $$$$$
Yippie! so glad my video helped. Thanks for taking the time to let me know.
Was the only video that I could find with my exact issue!!! Thanks
Yippie! I am so glad my video helped. Best wishes
Thank you! This is what happened to my opener and it was a great video on what to do
Awesome! so glad my video helped! Thanks for the feedback. Best wishes
I was able to repair mine with the help of this video. Mine showed no signs of leakage. Thanks
This is awesome, so glad my video helped! Thanks so much for taking the time to provide feedback. Much appreciated.
This absolutely worked! My Model is a little older but it made the same noise. I opened the motor and my capacitor was corroded. I ordered a new one and used the tape technique. One note. The 4 wires are 2 yellows and two orange/Red. The capacitor has two sets of connectors each with 2 connectors. You should attach the two yellows to one set and the others to the other. Fly Bee - Thanks for the help with this. It saved me time and money!
Thank you so much for the detailed feedback and info about wires. Makes me happy to see my video served its purpose to help others facing the same situation. Thanks for taking the time to let me know this helped resolve your problem! Best wishes
@@FlyBeee My open is humming. I replaced the capacitor, it is still humming. What should I do?
I was at one of my Rental Houses today and I think it is the same issue!
Needless to say, going by tomorrow to look at the Capacitor!
Funny thing is I had an AC Capacitor failure at the same house (same Renter!)
Going to keep my fingers crossed that this is the issue!
Never thought I would become a Capacitor Pro!
LOL! something's up with you renter! When you get a chance I would love to know if your garage door issue is resolved. Best wishes!
Thank you! This video was sooo helpful!
You are welcome! Did it help resolve problem with your garage door/motor?
This video was super helpful to me! THANK YOU!
You are welcome. I am so glad my video helped. Best wishes!
Dam this video is great, I just had the same problem!!.. thanks a big help
Makes me so happy to know my video helped .. it served its purpose! Thanks so much for letting me know! If you have replaced the starter let me know the outcome. Best wishes
Fantastic! my capacitor was fine but 1 wire had disconnected on its own due to vibration!
Hardest part was unscrewing the cover that a previous repairman closed it so tight as if it had an evil genie inside.
Awesome! so glad you fixed the issue and didn't even have to spend any more. Yippie! Best wishes
Excellent work
Thank you :)
My repair guy wanted $400 to replace the entire unit since it doesn't have a battery backup and apparently my state of California decided that professional garage repair techs are forbidden to work on units without a battery backup...
Ugh, sometimes, this state...
Anywho, followed these instructions and had my garage door working in under 10 minutes for under $20.
I even followed safety guy at top of the comments just in case and all is well, garage opens and closes strong.
Thanks for the video brotha!
I love that you got your garage door to work again so quick, and for fraction of the cost. Yippie! Thanks for letting me know.. and I am glad this video served it purpose! Best wishes
Thanks for the video I have the same problem $15 part fixed it thank you
You are welcome! so glad my video helped. Best wishes
I have same motor but capacitor was blue ceramic how I now what I need???
Thanks man!
You are welcome
I found my cap, 50-60 MFD tests @ 49.8---52.5 MFD. May test ok but I think it is going bad. No bulge, smell has gone away after 1 day of removing it. I will replace it and update you. Thanks!!
You are welcome! If you have replaced, what are the results?
Yes!!! This worked. $17 part on Amazon. Thank you!!!!!
You are welcome. So glad it worked! :) What replacement capacitor did you end up using?
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You may be a genius. My GENIE Garage door is doing the same thing, so I'm going to check the capacitor and follow up!
You are so kind to say this. I hope my video helps resolve the issue you are experiencing with your garage door. If you get a chance let me know the outcome. Thanks
Thank you very much!! Ordering the capacitor today. I hope it works. My Genie garage door opener is humming just like yours was and not moving.
I hope the capacitor replacement resolved the issue. Would love to know if you get a chance to update all. Thanks
Thank you kind sir
You are welcome! Best wishes
I believe I have the same garage door opener. I no longer have the manual. How should the indicators at the door appear? Is one steady green and the other steady read or blinking red?
Thank you sharing this video!
In reference to the two indicators / sensors that are located at the floor level on either side of the garage door channel, one is steady green and the other is steady red. This is their normal state when garage door is working without issues. I hope this helps.
Hello and thanks for the tip. I had replaced the capacitor on my Genius Intelligent garage door and it fixed the problem for two weeks. It is now doing the same humming sound and not opening nor closing. Do you think it might be the circuit board that needs to be replaced? The system is from 1996. Any advise would be helpful. Thank you and merry Christmas.
If you have double-checked that nothing is blocking the sensors on either side of the garage door then the problem would be with motor or circuit board. Depending on the type of unit you have, it may be cost effective to replace the garage door opener set completely vs. paying for repairs. I saw some good deals recently on these units. Please look them up. I hope this helps.
Thanks. Same issue with mine. $12 on Amazon. 🙏
Awesome! Thanks for letting me know.
Exactly my problem! Thanks
Just checking if the capacitor replacement fixed the issue?
Yes! Replacing the capacitor fixed it. I bought a new on Amazon for $14.00.
@@erickorb Awesome!!
First check to be sure it’s not on manual the reason it’s not working. I checked mine pushed it back up and it worked
Awesome!! Thanks for sharing!
What year is this genie from. Also good job with the video.
Thanks for the nice comment. From what I know, this motor is at least 15 years old.
reminder... be very careful touching those terminals on the cap. it can kill you if energized!! always de-energize first by crossing both terminals with a rubber handled screwdriver
great video, thank you
Good advice. Thank you! :)
My genie screw drive opener is making that same noise it won’t open. I’ve changed the capacitor once over a month ago & it worked great. Then a few days ago it started making that sound & the door wouldn’t close. I bought a new capacitor but it’s still not working & still making that noise. Any suggestions?
You have checked that nothing is blocking the sensors that are on both sides of the garage door? Unplug the garage door motor from power, wait a minute and then plug it back in? Same issue happens when you press the garage door open/close button that is in wired and in the garage?
Thank you! You saved me money!!!
You are welcome! so glad my video helped..
SAFETY WARNING - ALWAYS discharge capacitor by using a metal screw driver touching across the terminals before touching! otherwise you may get a high voltage shock!
Good advice. Thank you!
This is very important to charge the capacitor. You could mislead other people that this steps can be skipp! Actually after you discharge the capacitor with a screwdriver serve as a stunt, you should use a long nose pillar to pull the terminals.
It is so scare that everyone can post some video on the internet and act as if these are the steps! This could cause harm to the public!
I recommend RUclips official to remove this video. This is damage!
@@danielcheung3419 chill Karen.. this guy never claimed to be a professional. This video is what RUclips is all about.
The capacitor does NOT hold a charge. Therefore you will not be shocked. Please disregard this old man's comment. Be sure to unplugged device before grabbing wires
I have a Genie garage door opener that hums and doesn't open. It uses a 18004B Capacitor which I replaced, it still hums and doesn't open. What should I do?
I am guessing you have sensed the sensors on floor level by the door itself, and also checked that the door was not accidentally disengaged / disconnected from the motor (mentioned on video count 3:00)?
Aw man, the repair guy told me the capacitor was fine but this is EXACTLY what my unit is doing
If your garage door motor is fixed now, what did you find was the issue? Capacitor or something else?
My garage door is having this issue only when I try to open it. I get the hum, but If I pull the safety cord and disconnect from the motor then press the garage door button the motor works. I press the button again to stop it, re-engage the safety cord, then the door is operational again. Could that be the capacitor too? I'll take a look at it.
It sounds like the garage door motor does not have enough oomph / power when pulling the door up - likely a capacitor not providing enough power so worth checking the capacitor. also check the chain and whether it is in good condition. I hope it is an easy and inexpensive fix. Best wishes.
Yesterday my door would only go halfway down, then reverse back open. This morning it wouldnt even open, only a hum. I opened it manually and I left it open all day. When i tried to close it this evening with the motor, it just hummed. I closed it manually. I pressed the button, and it still hums, even without the load of the door. I hope my capacitor is the issue....
Would love to know if replacing the capacitor fixed your garage door issue? Please update us all when you get a chance. Thanks
My capacitor looks fine but my opener is making this exact same noise. Could it still be a bad capacitor?
In my case the humming sound was coming from the motor. Capacitor only provides power to the motor so to me it looked like capacitor was not providing power to motor causing it to humm. The very visible flux leak from the capacitor made it an easy decision for me to change it. If there was no visible leak from the capacitor I would have still changed it considering (a) I have had the same garage door motor and capacitor for more than 10 years (b) capacitor is more likely to fail from repeated use (c) cost of capacitor replacement is much less than calling a garage door repair person. Your situation and details are most likely different so proceed with DIY or calling a repair company - whichever you think would be best in your situation.
Hey I'm not sure if you can give me any tips but I also have a genie remote for my garage and it stopped working so I replaced the battery and it lights up when I click it but my garage door will not open at all and I have no other way of getting inside I'm not really entirely sure what to do I tried open the door manually and it seems like it's sealed shut.. any tips?
To open/close garage manually you will have to disengage the automatic chain. Please watch my video from count 2:50 to 4:20 that shows how to do this. To reconnect please watch from 7:50 onward. As for the red light, this happened a few times with my car's remote! and went away when I reset the remote to factory setting. Please reset and reprogram your remote to the garage door motor and see if that helps.
@@FlyBeee I can't get inside to disengage anything. The remote lights up green not red. Thank you
@@imemilywilliams In case the transmitter signal is getting interference - Turn off your home WiFi and see if that helps your garage door opening. Other option, hold down the lock button on the transmitter for 5 seconds and then try to open the door. Another option is to use a flex metal rod (open a metal dry cleaning hanger) to pull the red string inside garage - see this video: ruclips.net/video/EAk0t-D-_eo/видео.html If nothing else works then your local locksmith or garage door company can help.
Mine made a Big pop when lowering if now it buzzes but won't open lights up and buzzes
Did you get a get it fixed or tried the capacitor replacement?
Mine hums and the light comes on and doesn't open. But if I release it and then click the opener it will grab and open and close it. Do you think its the capacitor?
When you release the safety pin and dis-engage garage door from the motor and then motor works but when garage door is connected to motor then it does not, then capacitor is likely going bad. I say this because the purpose of a capacitor in a garage door motor is to provide additional power boost to lift open the heavy door. In your situation the motor works fine when the door is disconnected but does not have enough power to lift the garage door when it is connected to motor ... which means the capacitor is not doing its job. I hope this helps.
Jessica I have the same issue as yours.. any luck with changing the capacitor. Thank you 🙏🏽
My capacitor isn't leaking , would this be the solution as well?
Have you checked the motion sensors by the floor level to see nothing is blocking them?
Didn’t work for me. I have a chamberlain
Oh, did you find the problem? and how was it resolved with Chamberlain?
I have 2 Remote garage door openers and I use only 1 regularly but after I used the other Remote (that i did not use for many years) the first Remote is not working! First I thought battery issue but after installing a new battery it is still not working, And after this the old one I did not use for years is Not aworking either!z, Can you Please help me. Thank you so much. It is very urgent issue to me.
If you have not yet reset the garage door opener motor and reprogram the remotes then definitely try it first. The reset button is usually on the motor and you see it when the bulb cover on the motor (that faces the front of garage) is removed. The one on your model may be different so please look it up. If you get a chance, let me know the outcome. Thanks
@@FlyBeee hello, thanks for replying. Do you have a video to do this? That would be of great help.
What letters indicate model number for my Genie garage motor? In your video, there are letters starting with HP and then there is model number with letters begining with ACRG.. and resr. Which one is model number for genie garage motor? I am confused.
@@FlyBeee the remote is not programming. The red light reset on garage motor keeps blinking red for 30 seconds amd goes away. Pressing the remiote control to programm it is not working. Where can I buy a hew remote for genie garage motor?
@@jakeb8298 It is possible that your (or your neighbors) home wifi or devices like roku, nest may be messing with the garage door opener frequency causing it to not work. Power off home wifi and then check garage door opener / try to program it. To minimize radio frequency interruption some people had success by placing 2 ft by 2 ft piece of aluminum foil over the garage door opener (I am not kidding on this one!) Worth a try! If you decide to go the route of new remote: in US, Walmart and Home Depot, and in Canada the 'Canadian Tire' carries Genie and universal remotes.
@@jakeb8298 I don't have a video but from your other reply I think you found the correct way which is to press on the 'learn' button on the garage door opener, and when red light is on, within 30 seconds press the button on the opener. Pretty much all openers and HomeLink in vehicles are programmed the same way.