★★★★★
Great company with nice prices and very kind staff
Paul Yoho
Garage Door Opener Repair, Replacement & Installation Near You
When your garage door opener stops working, you’re stuck lifting a heavy door by hand, or worse, you can’t get your car out at all. Up & Down Garage Doors repairs, replaces and installs garage door openers for homes and businesses across Connecticut and Texas. Our technicians work on all major brands, including LiftMaster, and install belt drive, chain drive and smart openers, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Whether you searched for garage door opener repair near me or need a replacement garage door opener today, one call connects you with a local technician.
Garage Door Opener Not Working? Quick Checks
Safety first: if the door is heavy to lift by hand, a spring may be broken. Don’t use the opener; call us instead.
Before you call, try these simple checks:
Check the power.
Make sure the opener is plugged in and the outlet or breaker hasn’t tripped.
Replace the remote battery.
If the wall button works but the remote doesn’t, the battery is the usual cause.
Turn off the lock or vacation mode
on the wall control, which blocks remotes.
Check the safety sensors.
If the door reverses or won’t close, clean the sensor lenses and make sure the lights on both sides are steady.
Check the manual release.
If the motor runs but the door doesn’t move, the trolley may be disconnected, or a gear, belt or chain may be broken.
Repair or Replace Your Garage Door Opener?
Repair is usually the best choice for newer openers with problems like remote or keypad issues, misaligned sensors, belt or chain adjustments and worn gears. Replacement makes more sense when the opener is 10–15 years old or more, repairs would cost around half the price of a new unit, it keeps failing, or you want features like Wi-Fi control, battery backup or a quieter motor. We’ll give you an honest recommendation either way.
Our Garage Door Opener Services
Opener problems are sometimes caused by the door itself. See our garage door repair and garage door springs pages.
Our garage door opener services cover every part of the system, from the motor to the remote.
Here is what our technicians do:
Garage Door Opener Repair
Our garage door opener repair service fixes motors that hum but don’t lift, doors that reverse on their own, broken belts and chains, stripped gears, faulty logic boards and wall controls. If you need to repair a garage door opener quickly, our technicians carry common parts so many repairs are finished in one visit.
LiftMaster Garage Door Opener Repair
LiftMaster is one of the most common opener brands we see. Our LiftMaster garage door opener repair covers gears, belts, chains, logic boards, sensors, remotes and keypads, as well as reprogramming after a repair.
Garage Door Opener Replacement
When an opener is worn out, our garage door opener replacement service removes the old unit and installs a new one sized for your door, including a replacement garage door motor, rail, remotes and sensors.
Garage Door Opener Installation
Our garage door opener installation service covers new doors and upgrades. We mount the opener, set the force and travel limits, install and align the safety sensors and program your remotes and keypad.
Smart and Wi-Fi Opener Installation
A smart opener lets you open, close and check your garage door from your phone, get alerts and give access to family or deliveries. We install and connect Wi-Fi openers and add-on smart controllers.
Remote, Keypad and Sensor Repair
We program new remotes and keypads, replace damaged wall controls and realign or replace safety sensors so the door reverses correctly.
Types of Garage Door Openers: Belt Drive, Chain Drive and More
We work on all major brands, including LiftMaster, Chamberlain, Genie and Craftsman.
We install, repair and replace every common type of opener:
- Belt Drive Garage Door Opener: very quiet, ideal for garages under or next to living spaces.
- Chain Drive Garage Door Opener: strong and economical, good for heavy and double doors.
- Screw Drive Openers: simple design with few moving parts.
- Direct Drive Openers: very quiet and reliable, with minimal wear.
- Jackshaft (Wall-Mount) Openers: mounted beside the door to free up ceiling space.
How Our Garage Door Opener Repair Service Works
Getting help is simple:
Call (475) 267-4105.
Tell us your opener brand and what it’s doing. A photo of the label helps.
A local technician comes to you.
We diagnose the problem and give you a price before any work begins.
Fixed and tested on site.
We repair or replace the opener, set the limits and safety reverse and test every remote before we leave.
Your Best Choice for Garage Door Opener Repair: Up & Down Garage Doors
Don’t compromise on safety and precision when your garage door breaks down. Here is our commitment to you:
- Four Brothers, 15+ Years of Experience: A family-run operation with deep roots in the garage door business.
- Trained & Licensed: Every job is handled by a fully qualified technician.
- 24/7 Flexible Booking: Whether it's a weekend or midnight, our schedule adapts to your emergency.
- Fix First, Replace Later: We aim to restore your existing door opener whenever possible, rather than pushing for a new installation.
How Much Does a Garage Door Opener Repair or Replacement Cost?
Call (475) 267-4105 or see our prices.
The price depends on a few factors:
- Repair or replacement: a sensor or remote fix costs less than a new opener.
- Opener type: chain drive openers usually cost less than belt drive, jackshaft or smart openers.
- Parts: gears, logic boards and belts vary by brand and model.
- Time of day: emergency, late-night, weekend and holiday calls may cost more.
Testimonials
We are proud as well as grateful for every review our customers write so we can become more and more helpful since there are no limits to professionalism. If you're looking for a garage door specialist, take your time and read what customers think about us and our services. We are hopeful that you will be impressed.
Paul Yoho★★★★★
I saw a lot of positive reviews here before hiring you. They helped me to make up my mind. After you repaired my garage door I have nothing special to add. As any other of your customers I want to say thanks for being so prompt and helpful!
Aurora Brooklyn★★★★★
Finally the opener works after your repair. Finally someone skilled because I was too tired to keep looking…. already decided to leave the things as they were. Thanks!
Donald Watts★★★★★
Thanks for the regular maintenance!! The door works like a new one
Dana Blaine★★★★★
Thanks for my new door. It's amazing
Donald Smith★★★★★
The other day I opened my door, everything seemed alright, but it suddenly decided to close…nearly killed my dog. I was terrified and called for help asap. Thankfully I found you. Thanks for the fast response..it meant a lot to me
Jeremiah DonaldFAQ
Why is my opener motor running but the door isn’t moving?
Usually a stripped gear, a broken belt or chain, or a disconnected trolley. We can diagnose and fix it on site.
Why does my garage door reverse when I try to close it?
Most often the safety sensors are misaligned or dirty. Damaged rollers or tracks and incorrect force settings can also cause it.
Can garage door openers be repaired?
Yes. Most opener problems can be repaired, which is often more affordable than a full replacement.
Should I repair or replace my garage door opener?
Consider replacement if the opener is 10–15 years old or more, fails often, or repairs would cost around half the price of a new one.
Do you repair LiftMaster garage door openers?
Yes. We repair LiftMaster openers and all other major brands.
Which is better: a belt drive or chain drive garage door opener?
A belt drive opener is quieter, which is ideal for attached garages. A chain drive opener is strong and economical, which suits heavy doors and detached garages.
How long does garage door opener installation take?
Most installations take about two to three hours, depending on the system.
Are smart garage door openers worth it?
For many homeowners, yes. They add remote control, alerts and access sharing from your phone.
Can you replace just the garage door motor?
Sometimes. If the rail and door are in good shape, we can replace the motor unit. If parts aren’t available, a complete replacement is usually better.
What maintenance does a garage door opener need?
Test the safety reverse and sensors monthly, keep the rail and chain lubricated where the maker recommends it, and have the door and opener checked once a year.