Driver, Suffolk
An Honest Diagnosis — $30 Gear, Not a $600 New Opener
The situation
"My opener ran but the door wouldn't move. Another company came out and said I needed a new opener — $680. I wanted a second opinion."
Our diagnosis
Opener was a 2016 LiftMaster chain drive in otherwise excellent condition. Symptom was classic stripped plastic main drive gear — a well-known wear item on these units and a straightforward repair. No reason to replace the whole opener.
What we did
Installed a new gear & sprocket kit (OEM LiftMaster part), lubricated the rail and trolley, verified travel/force limits, and tested safety reverse.
Time on site
Under an hour.
Final price
$165 complete — $30 part plus labor.
Customer said:
"Honest, punctual, didn't try to sell me a new opener when a $30 gear did the job. That's the company you want."
"Honest, punctual, didn't try to sell me a new opener when a $30 gear did the job. That's the company you want."
Similar service or area?
This was a opener repair & installation job in Suffolk. If you're dealing with something similar, we'd be happy to take a look.