*Federal Regulations (UL325) was updated in 1993, which made garage door openers safer by adding a safety reversing eye mounted approximately 6 inches from the floor with an invisible beam, that when blocked or obstructed the door automatically reverses and goes back up. If your motor was manufactured prior to that date, it is unlikely your house would even pass a home inspection during the sale of your home.
*No Safety eyes- if the safety eyes are not present, the opener does not meet UL325 compliance: Therefore you would need to replace.
When scheduling an appointment with Henry Allen Company, there will be a service charge which will cover the cost of driving to your home, diagnosing the opener problem, lubricating all moving door parts, adjusting door spring tension, checking all the components of the door for worn or loose parts and confirming safe operation of door and the opener. This service will be performed whether repairing or replacing your existing motor.
This service fee will be waived if you decide to replace your motor instead of repair, so long as you approve the work to be completed while we are at your home.