Question:
I need a new set of plastic gears for my Crawford 1/2 hp garage door opener but
I am told that Crawford no longer exists. Will the gears from any other brand
fit an old Crawford garage door opener?
Answer:
Depends on how old and who really made the opener. It's tough to find parts
for openers that are over 10 years old. Try calling you local garage door
companies, you may get lucky. You'll be shocked at the cost of replacement
if you find one. For a little more, you could just replace the whole unit.
The opener and rail is all in one piece, I have all the hardware, screws,
parts, and original manual. The only thing that it doesn't have is the
electronic "eyes" that go at the bottom of either side of the door for safety.
Checked the sensors first and they are clear and the indicator light is on.
It only does this in cold weather. It does it no matter what the opener is.
When the opener is brand new it doesn't happen often. Next season it
happens to the point it is impossible for the opener to open or close the
door EVER. I end up having ot disconnect the opener and open and close by
hand. I am getting a NEW commercial grade opener from someone who will do
the servicing. I am tired of spending 15 winters with this problem and
having various garage door companies telling me the same exact thing, the
door is fine.
