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DIY & Home Improvement

jeff47

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3. You can replace the button and the remotes for pretty cheap.

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Mon Jun 11, 2012, 03:48 PM

Jun 2012

The way the button works is it electrically shorts two screws on the opener. That short signals the opener that it's time to do it's thing.

There are replacement kits you can buy with a new "button" and new remotes. Since all they have to do is short those terminals, they'll still work on the old opener.

One example: http://www.lowes.com/pd_243495-38782-955D_4294763920_4294937087_?productId=3659328

I've seen kits in the $20-40 range.

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How much do automatic garage door openers cost? [View all] CTyankee Jun 2012 OP

Depends on the application liberal N proud Jun 2012 #1

Oops, I meant to ask first about how much a whole new door and application would cost. CTyankee Jun 2012 #2

You can replace the button and the remotes for pretty cheap. jeff47 Jun 2012 #3

so what is happening when the door "stutters" (stops on the way up or down and hesitates)? CTyankee Jun 2012 #4

First guess would be lack of lubrication jeff47 Jun 2012 #5

thanks. excellent advice! CTyankee Jun 2012 #6