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Beartracks

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19. Hi. Capacitor replacement was the only needed fix for the motor. BUT...

Tue Dec 3, 2024, 12:59 PM

Dec 3

... it turns out my door spring was broken (it wasn't visible, since it was a Torquemaster), and the door had been operating with no counterbalance for, possibly 2-3 years as my best guess. The track visibly bowed during lifts, and I thought the door just needed to be lubed. LOL So I went ahead and converted to a standard torsion spring (got a pro to do that) after I had replaced the capacitor. Gotta say, I'm impressed with the Genie for doing all that extra work for so long.

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Garage door opener: pop & smoke [View all] Beartracks Oct 2024 OP

The magic smoke got out ?? Oh no, that means it has to be returned to the factory to be refilled ! eppur_se_muova Oct 2024 #1

There was intermittent dripping onto the floor for a couple minutes. Beartracks Oct 2024 #3

Hard to know if that was lubricant or electrolyte. In either case, I'd try to wipe that board. eppur_se_muova Oct 2024 #5

The capacitor blew its top. Beartracks Oct 2024 #13

That may look like good luck, but it could very well be good design. Hope it's as simple a fix as it looks ! eppur_se_muova Oct 2024 #17

Sounds possible. Blown cap on power supply. Sure could be. bullimiami Oct 2024 #2

I installed it in 2008. Genie brand. Beartracks Oct 2024 #4

It's had a long successful life. bullimiami Oct 2024 #6

Yep. Beartracks Oct 2024 #8

Just to follow up... Beartracks Oct 2024 #14

Genie does sell replacement boards, if it's not discontinued. eppur_se_muova Oct 2024 #7

Hey, thanks for this info. Beartracks Oct 2024 #9

It's probably the dielectric material in the capacitor. cloudbase Oct 2024 #10

If so, would it be a solder -type replacement? Beartracks Oct 2024 #11

Maybe. cloudbase Oct 2024 #12

Just to follow up... Beartracks Oct 2024 #15

Glad it's working out for you. cloudbase Oct 2024 #16

Doors alinasloane Dec 3 #18

Hi. Capacitor replacement was the only needed fix for the motor. BUT... Beartracks Dec 3 #19