Openers November 16, 2017Updated October 11, 2026 3 min read

Garage Door Opener Repair and Installation in Burnaby

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Opener Services
Brands We Work On
Common Opener Problems and Their Causes
Opener Types We Install
Accessories
Repair or Replace?
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The most common opener problems and what causes them, the opener types we install, and how we repair them across Burnaby.

Your garage door opener does the heavy lifting hundreds of times a year, so it's no surprise it eventually needs attention. GVA Garage Doors repairs, replaces and installs openers across Burnaby and Greater Vancouver, and our trucks carry the common parts so most repairs are done in one visit.

Opener Services

New opener installation: replacing an old opener or adding one to a manual door.
Opener repair and tune-ups: motors, gears, logic boards, sensors, wall controls, keypads and remotes.
Upgrades: quiet belt drives, Wi-Fi control and battery backup.
Parts: common replacement parts carried on our trucks.

Brands We Work On

LiftMaster and Chamberlain (we install both), plus Genie, Linear, Craftsman, Marantec and Ryobi openers.

Common Opener Problems and Their Causes

Problem	Likely causes
Won't open or close at all	No power (tripped breaker, unplugged unit), dead remote battery, failed motor or logic board, or a broken spring
Opens or closes by itself	A stuck wall button, a remote pressed in a pocket, radio interference or a wiring fault
Opens or closes only partway	Misaligned or dirty safety sensors, something in the track, spring problems, wrong travel limit settings or worn rollers
Reverses as soon as it touches the floor	Force or travel limits need adjusting, or the sensors are misaligned
Motor hums but the door doesn't move	A stripped gear, a broken spring or a disconnected trolley
Remote or keypad doesn't work	Dead battery, the remote needs reprogramming, or the receiver has failed

If the door is very heavy or hangs crooked, a spring or cable has probably failed. Don't keep pressing the button; call us.

Opener Types We Install

Chain drive: strong and economical; a little noisier.
Belt drive: quiet, ideal with a room above or beside the garage.
Wall-mount (jackshaft): mounts beside the door and frees up the ceiling; ideal for high or sloped ceilings.
Smart Wi-Fi openers: control and monitor the door from your phone, with alerts and smart-home and HomeKit compatibility on some models.
Battery backup: keeps the door working in a power outage.
Built-in camera and LED lighting: see who's in the garage and light it up as the door opens.

Every opener has photo-eye safety sensors that stop and reverse the door if something is in its path.

Accessories

We replace and program keypads and remotes for Chamberlain, LiftMaster, Craftsman, Genie and Overhead Door openers, and supply universal remotes that work with most brands.

Repair or Replace?

Openers usually last 10 to 15 years. If yours is newer and the repair is a simple part, repair it. If it's older, lacks safety sensors or needs a major part, a new opener is usually better value. New opener motors carry the manufacturer's warranty of 6 to 25 years depending on the model, and our installation carries a 1-year warranty. Save $50 on any new opener installation — see our discounts page.