I accidentally drilled into the control-unit wires of my old Sears garage-door opener. There was a tiny electric spark and a slight smell of ozone. I repaired the wires, but the unit does not work (no light, doesn't open or make any noise). I THINK it did work prior to my mistake although I am not 100% positive as it hasn't been opened in years. The electric-outlet it is plugged into works fine, so it is getting power. I did not see a fuse inside the unit, nor any obviously-burned parts. It is c.1974, though it has been used VERY little. I have no specs for it. It is a "Sears Best", 1/2 horsepower, chain-drive. I have little experience with electric motors, so am not sure what to test for or where (e.g. with a volt-meter). Suggestions welcomed! Thanks.
2006-11-26 05:26:38 · 3 answers · asked by k2j2unk 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I do not see a reset button (alas, good idea!), either outside or inside the unit (when I open it up).
2006-11-26 06:21:07 · update #1
Lowe's sells a Genie 1/2 HP chain drive for $138, new model 2020L, which I may just buy. Anyone know if it has plastic gears (ugh) or metal? Any reviews? Tks. Need to get car out tomorrow...
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=119979-51-2020L&bc=c
2006-11-26 09:17:41 · update #2
You now need a new circut board. If your opener has optic sensors (photo eyes located at the base of your door opening on both sides aprox 6" off the ground) than the part may be available. If not, than buy a whole new opener.
2006-11-26 11:51:30 · answer #1 · answered by casnosk8r 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you will need to go to sears and buy the box unit usually runs about 119.00 on a single door unit. If it has not been open in years it most likley has dry rotted.
2006-11-26 05:42:55 · answer #2 · answered by wtdatm4 10 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ya didn't see a reset button
2006-11-26 05:28:48 · answer #3 · answered by johnnydean86 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋