Garage Door Motor Replacement in Gantt, SC | Garage Door USA
from $279
Garage Door Garage Door Motor Replacement Gantt, SC
Opener motor and gear-assembly replacement when the unit can be salvaged, or full opener swap when it can't. We size the new motor to your door weight (1/2, 3/4, or 1.25 HP).
Garage Door Motor Replacement is one part of our garage door opener coverage in Gantt, SC. For the full picture — symptoms, costs, and when to repair vs. replace — start with the complete Garage Door Opener Repair guide, or browse every garage door opener service we offer.
Garage Door Garage Door Motor Replacement Gantt, SC
Garage Door Motor Replacement for Gantt homeowners means fast dispatch across Cavalier Woods and the surrounding Gantt area. Because of summer heat and moisture that swell wood doors and seize rollers, storm-season wind that stresses panels and bottom seals, and corrosion that creeps across hardware in the muggy air, we recommend corrosion-resistant hardware on local garage door motor replacement jobs.
Ask any Gantt tech and they'll tell you the climate decides what fails. Hot, humid summers and short, mild winters, with frequent storms and moisture that lingers in the air most of the year brings summer heat and moisture that swell wood doors and seize rollers, storm-season wind that stresses panels and bottom seals, and corrosion that creeps across hardware in the muggy air, year after year.
Gantt homeowners usually call us about one of a few things: storm-driven debris and water in the tracks, corroded springs and cables in the humid air, degraded weatherstripping from UV and moisture, and sagging insulated panels softened by repeated heat and humidity. We diagnose the real cause — not just the symptom — before quoting a flat rate.
Motor replacement is the right move when the opener's motor or gear assembly has failed but the rest of the unit (logic board, rail, sensors, remotes, wall console) is still in good shape. On a 6–9 year old LiftMaster or Genie, motor or gear replacement is typically 40–60% the cost of a full opener swap and gives you another 8–10 years of life. We carry motor and gear assemblies for the major brands and most models from the last 12 years.
Sizing matters. A motor sized for a light non-insulated 8x7 door will burn out fast on a heavy insulated 16x7. We size replacements by measured door weight: 1/2 HP for light residential, 3/4 HP for standard insulated, 1.25 HPS for heavy insulated or oversized doors. If the original opener was under-sized, we recommend an upgrade rather than matching the underspec original.
After motor replacement, we re-program travel limits, re-calibrate force settings, and verify auto-reverse on an obstruction test. The full visit takes 90–120 minutes including these checks. We include a 2-year parts and labor warranty on the motor replacement.
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Motor hums, door doesn't move
Capacitor failure (cheaper fix) or motor windings (full motor needed). Diagnostic determines which.
Burning smell during operation
Stop using the opener — motor is overheating, possibly due to gear strip or under-sized motor on heavy door.
Audible grinding from motor housing
Gear assembly stripping or bearing failure. Continued use destroys the gear; immediate service preserves a $149 gear swap vs. a $349 motor replacement.
Door moves slower than it used to
Worn motor windings can deliver less torque, causing slow travel. Diagnostic confirms motor vs. unrelated issues.
Smoke from motor housing
Severe motor failure or wiring fault — unplug immediately and call for emergency service.
Common causes & what we fix
Capacitor age
Start capacitors dry out over 7–10 years and stop providing torque to the motor. Often misdiagnosed as motor failure. $25–$89 capacitor swap usually fixes.
Gear assembly wear
Nylon worm gears strip after years of cycles. The gear, not the motor, is failing — gear replacement is much cheaper than motor replacement.
Motor winding burnout
Genuine motor failure from over-load on heavy doors or sustained operation against an obstructed door. Replacement is the fix.
Power surges
Grid events damage motor electronics. Surge protection prevents the most common failures.
Bearing failure
Motor bearings fail at 12–15 years on average. Replacement is possible but often makes more sense as full motor swap.
Our process
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Call or schedule online. Book your garage door motor replacement in Gantt online or by phone and pick a 2-hour window. We confirm in under 5 minutes with the assigned tech's name and photo.
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On-site diagnosis. Step two is an honest garage door motor replacement diagnosis at your home — free for most repairs, $39 on minor calls (refunded if you proceed) — so you approve the fix with eyes open.
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Flat-rate quote. A written flat-rate garage door motor replacement estimate comes before the wrenches do. Because techs are salaried, there's no incentive to pad the job — what's quoted is what's charged.
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Same-visit fix. Garage door motor replacement in Gantt is typically one-and-done, backed by a 96% first-call fix rate. We test the door with you and clean up fully before we leave.
How much does garage door motor replacement cost in Gantt, SC?
Garage Door Motor Replacement cost in Gantt starts from $279. We present a flat-rate written estimate first, honor senior and military discounts, and offer Synchrony financing at 0% APR for 12 months on qualifying projects over $1,500. We keep garage door motor replacement affordable across Gantt, SC — one flat number quoted up front, the same one you pay at the end.
Garage Door Motor Replacement the United States starts at from $279, with the full garage door motor replacement price written down and locked before we start — there's no hourly meter and nothing bolted on later. We take 10% off labor for seniors (65+) and military, and jobs over $1,500 qualify for 0% APR Synchrony financing for 12 months, approved fast with no prepayment penalty.
Why homeowners in Gantt, SC choose us for garage door motor replacement
What sets our garage door motor replacement apart in Gantt: no commissioned upselling, parts chosen for South Carolina's humid subtropical region, and a 10-year guarantee you can hold us to. Family-owned since 1974. We're the garage door motor replacement company Gantt calls first — CSLB-licensed, insured, and based right here in Greenville County.
We stand behind garage door motor replacement with a 10-year workmanship guarantee, kept separate from the part makers' own warranties. If the garage door motor replacement we did ever fails because of our work, we return and make it right for free across that whole decade. High-cycle 30,000 springs are lifetime-warrantied for the original homeowner; parts and accessories carry 1–5 years.
We earn trust on garage door motor replacement by quoting straight — no up-sell, salaried (not commissioned) technicians, and a diagnostic structured so you see exactly what we see. When a repair is right we recommend the repair; when replacement is the smarter long game, we say that. The flat-rate garage door motor replacement quote is written and valid for 30 days.
Areas we serve for garage door motor replacement
We provide garage door motor replacement throughout Gantt, SC and the surrounding Greenville County area. Serving Cavalier Woods and surrounding neighborhoods.
Need more than garage door motor replacement? Our Gantt, SC garage door company page is the local hub for every repair, install, and opener job we handle across Gantt — start there for the full service lineup.
A note on the area for garage door motor replacement: Greenville County is part of South Carolina. Our Gantt crews work that whole footprint daily, out to Dunean, Judson, Welcome, and Golden Grove.
Our Greenville County garage door motor replacement footprint puts Gantt at the center and Dunean, Judson, Welcome, and Golden Grove within easy reach — one number, any day of the week. Local garage door motor replacement in Gantt, SC and ZIP 29673 — same crew, same flat rate, no travel surcharge for the edges of town.
Garage Door Motor Replacement near you in Gantt, SC
Type garage door motor replacement near me from anywhere in Gantt and you should get a local crew. We serve Cavalier Woods and the surrounding Gantt area and the towns around it — Dunean, Judson, Welcome, and Golden Grove — to one standard, with no travel surcharge for being a few minutes out.
Gantt is part of our greater Greenville, SC metro service area.
We handle garage door motor replacement across ZIP codes 29673, 29605 and beyond. Expect your garage door motor replacement ETA to depend on Gantt traffic; we'll pin it down accurately the minute you call. One number reaches an on-call technician directly — there's no voicemail standing between you and a fix. Searching "garage door motor replacement near me" in Gantt? You've found a genuinely local Greenville County crew, not a lead broker.
Frequently asked about garage door motor replacement
Top questions homeowners searching for Garage Door Motor Replacement near me ask us:
Census data puts 64% of Gantt homes at pre-1980 construction (median build year 1972) — old enough that many garages still run their original springs, opener, and seals, all long past rated life.
Our Gantt coverage spans Cavalier Woods and the surrounding Gantt area — including ZIPs 29673, 29605. Not sure we reach your block? Call (213) 221-2882; if you are in Gantt, we will get to you.
Under 8 years old: motor swap almost always. 8–12 years: depends on overall condition. 12+ years: full opener replacement usually better long-term.
2 years parts and labor on motor replacement. Manufacturer coverage on the motor itself varies (LiftMaster 5–10 years, Genie 5 years).
90–120 minutes including diagnostic, motor swap, travel and force programming, and obstruction test.
Yes — capacitor test is part of the diagnostic. If it's just the cap, you save the motor replacement cost.