Same-Day Diagnosis · All Brands · Upfront Pricing
Your garage door opener runs but the door won't move. Or it reverses halfway down. Or it just stopped responding entirely. Whatever the symptom, we diagnose the root cause on-site and fix it the same visit — not sell you a new opener you don't need.
Garage door opener repair in Central Arkansas typically costs $100–$275, depending on the issue. A worn gear kit — the most common failure — runs $150–$225 to replace. Circuit board replacement is $175–$275. Motor capacitor replacement is $100–$175. We diagnose the actual problem before quoting, and we carry parts for all major brands on every truck.
Not every opener problem means you need a new opener. Many homeowners get told they need a $500–$750 replacement when a $175 gear kit would've fixed it. We'll give you an honest assessment — repair vs. replace — and let you decide.
We repair LiftMaster, Chamberlain, Genie, Craftsman, Marantec, Linear, and Wayne Dalton openers. Most repairs are completed in under an hour, same day you call.
Every opener failure has a specific cause. Here's what we see most across Central Arkansas — and what we do about it.
You hear the motor humming but the door stays put. The drive gear inside the opener has stripped — the plastic teeth wore down from years of use. This is the single most common opener repair we do.
The door starts closing, then reverses back up. Usually caused by misaligned safety sensors (photo-eyes), a dirty lens, or incorrect travel limit settings. Sometimes a worn close-limit switch.
The wall button works fine but the remote doesn't. Could be a dead remote battery (easy fix), a failed receiver board in the opener, or radio frequency interference from a nearby cell tower or LED light bulb.
No lights, no motor, nothing. Check the outlet first — GFCI outlets trip frequently in Arkansas garages. If power is good, the circuit board or transformer has likely failed.
The opener lifts the door fine but won't close it. The safety sensors at the bottom of the track are misaligned, blocked, or have a broken wire. Sun glare hitting the sensor lens causes this in west-facing garages across Central Arkansas.
A grinding noise means the gear kit is failing — replace it before it strips completely. Clicking usually indicates a capacitor losing charge, which means the motor can't generate enough torque to start the door moving.
Upfront, flat-rate pricing. You approve the price before we start. No hidden fees, no "while we're here" surprises.
| Repair | Typical Cost | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Gear Kit Replacement | $150 – $225 | Drive gear, sprocket, grease. Most common repair. |
| Motor Capacitor | $100 – $175 | Capacitor, wiring inspection, cycle test. |
| Circuit Board / Logic Board | $175 – $275 | Board replacement, remote re-programming, full test. |
| Safety Sensor Repair | $75 – $150 | Sensor alignment, wire repair, or sensor replacement. |
| Remote / Keypad Programming | $50 – $100 | New remote or keypad, programming to opener. |
| Trolley Carriage Replacement | $125 – $200 | New trolley assembly, rail inspection, lubrication. |
Prices reflect typical Central Arkansas service calls. Actual cost depends on opener brand, age, and parts availability. We provide an exact price on-site before starting work. 0% financing available →
The most common opener in Central Arkansas. We carry gear kits, boards, and sensors for all LiftMaster models.
Same parent company as LiftMaster. Parts are interchangeable on many models. MyQ smart features supported.
Screw-drive and belt-drive models. We carry Genie-specific gear kits and Intellicode remotes on every truck.
Older Craftsman openers are rebranded Chamberlain units. Parts are widely available and we stock the most common ones.
German-engineered openers found in some Central Arkansas homes. We source Marantec-specific parts and program their remotes.
Common in older Arkansas homes and builder-grade installs. We repair and can upgrade to modern belt-drive units when repair isn't cost-effective.
We'll never push a $500+ replacement when a $175 repair will get you another 5–8 years. But we'll also be straight with you when repair doesn't make sense. Here's the framework we use:
Repair makes sense when: The opener is under 12 years old, the issue is a single component failure (gear kit, capacitor, sensor), and the motor still has good torque. Most repairs cost $100–$275 and add years of life.
Replacement makes sense when: The opener is 15+ years old, it's a chain drive (loud, slow), it lacks modern safety features (auto-reverse, photo-eyes, battery backup), or the repair cost exceeds 50% of a new unit. A new LiftMaster belt-drive with Wi-Fi and battery backup runs $350–$750 installed.
We give you both numbers — repair cost and replacement cost — and let you decide. No pressure. If you want a new opener, check our full opener installation page →
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Read All Reviews →Most opener repairs cost $100–$275. Gear kit replacement (the most common repair) runs $150–$225. Circuit board replacement is $175–$275. Safety sensor repair is $75–$150. We diagnose on-site and give you an upfront price before starting work.
If your opener is under 12 years old and the issue is a single component, repair is usually the better value. If it's 15+ years old, lacks modern safety features, or the repair exceeds 50% of a new unit, replacement makes more sense. We'll show you both options and let you decide.
We repair LiftMaster, Chamberlain, Genie, Craftsman, Marantec, Linear, and Wayne Dalton. Our trucks carry common parts for all major brands for same-visit repair.
The most common cause is a stripped gear kit inside the opener. The plastic drive gear wears down over time. You'll hear the motor running but the door stays put. This is a standard repair — we replace the gear and sprocket assembly, usually in under an hour.
Yes. Our trucks carry gear kits, capacitors, circuit boards, remotes, and sensors for all major brands. Most opener repairs are completed in a single visit the same day you call. Call (501) 244-3667 for availability.
Usually misaligned safety sensors (photo-eyes), a dirty sensor lens, or incorrect travel limit settings. Sometimes a worn close-limit switch. Sun glare hitting the sensor is especially common on west-facing garages in Central Arkansas. This is typically a quick adjustment.
Same-day opener repair. All brands. Upfront pricing. 3-year warranty.
