When people have a broken garage door, they wonder where in the world they are going to get replacement parts.  The good news is that replacement parts can be found locally and on the internet for any type of garage door system you may own.  Many people think that if they bought a Genie garage door system that they must also only use Genie replacement parts.  This is not true.  Just like a computer that is compatible with many third party hardware manufacturers, so it is with garage door systems.

The most common thing that breaks in a garage door system is the overhead door opener.  Garage door repair parts for this item are found everywhere.  You can buy an overhead motor:

• at Home Depot
• at Lowes
• at Ace Hardware
• any garage door repair service shop
• and right here on our site

The next most common thing that can break and need garage door repair parts are the springs in your garage system.  Springs usually are fashioned in two different styles.  Torsion and Extension springs.  Depending on the type of garage setup you have, one or the other types of springs will be used. It is very hard to find springs at your local hardware store as they are etremely dangerous to install.  Many people die each year due to garage door spring installation accidents.  We will be completely honest with you by telling you to hire a professionl to repair this part of your garage door system.  Its not worth risking your life over a stupid garage door spring.

Anything else that needs to be repaired such as tracks, sensors, clickers, nuts and bolts, and anything small like that can be found at the places listed above.  As you can see, garage door repair parts are pretty much everywhere and buying them is an extremely simple process.  Good luck in your do it yourself repair

• Garage Opener Goes Bad – This can be either two things. First, the sprocket that drives the chain could be broken.  This part is easy to replace as you can go to any hardware store and buy a new chain sprocket to attach to your garage door opener motor.  The second issue is that the motor has burned out, in which case you must replace the whole motor.  Garage door opener motors can be purchased at stores like Lowes and The Home Depot.  They range from $100 – $300 dollars for a new garage door opener.  Replacing a garage door opener is simple as you literally just swap out the old one with the new one.
• Springs Break – This is when it may be beneficial to call the experts.  Garage door springs are under a ton of pressure and are extremly dangerous to work on.  Several people die each year in garage door spring accidents, so don’t take them lightly.  Springs can be purchased at any garage door outlet or installer.  Often parts have to be ordered in, but there are several places on the internet where garage door springs can be purchased.
• The Garage Door Gets Damaged – This is the one thing that only has one fix.  Buy a new one.  Repairing a garage door that has been dented is near impossible as it has double layer sided metal walls that make it extremely hard to push out dents or replace.  If you have a panel garage door, it may be as simple as replacing a few panels.