Garage Door Motor Replacement in Mission, KS | Garage Door USA
from $279
Garage Door Motor Replacement Mission, KS
Opener motor and gear-assembly replacement when the unit can be salvaged, or full opener swap when it can't. We size the new motor to your door weight (1/2, 3/4, or 1.25 HP).
Garage Door Motor Replacement is one part of our garage door opener coverage in Mission, KS. For the full picture — symptoms, costs, and when to repair vs. replace — start with the complete Garage Door Opener Repair guide, or browse every garage door opener service we offer.
Garage Door Motor Replacement for Mission homeowners is shaped by where they live — Kansas's continental-climate region, where doors frozen to the slab on the coldest mornings, ice that binds the bottom panel to the threshold, and wide seasonal swings that work bolts loose over time drive most failures.
Set in Kansas's continental-climate region, Mission has warm, wet summers and cold winters with snow and ice, driving repeated freeze-thaw cycles on exterior hardware. The practical result is doors frozen to the slab on the coldest mornings, ice that binds the bottom panel to the threshold, and wide seasonal swings that work bolts loose over time, which is exactly what our parts selection targets.
If your Mission door is acting up, it's often ice- and snow-jammed tracks, rusted hardware from snowmelt and road salt, openers straining against cold-thickened grease, and corroded low brackets from winter slush. Our techs run a full safety and balance check so a small fix doesn't turn into a repeat visit.
Motor replacement is the right move when the opener's motor or gear assembly has failed but the rest of the unit (logic board, rail, sensors, remotes, wall console) is still in good shape. On a 6–9 year old LiftMaster or Genie, motor or gear replacement is typically 40–60% the cost of a full opener swap and gives you another 8–10 years of life. We carry motor and gear assemblies for the major brands and most models from the last 12 years.
Sizing matters. A motor sized for a light non-insulated 8x7 door will burn out fast on a heavy insulated 16x7. We size replacements by measured door weight: 1/2 HP for light residential, 3/4 HP for standard insulated, 1.25 HPS for heavy insulated or oversized doors. If the original opener was under-sized, we recommend an upgrade rather than matching the underspec original.
After motor replacement, we re-program travel limits, re-calibrate force settings, and verify auto-reverse on an obstruction test. The full visit takes 90–120 minutes including these checks. We include a 2-year parts and labor warranty on the motor replacement.
MyQ, HomeKit, Alexa — control your door from anywhere.
Capacitor failure (cheaper fix) or motor windings (full motor needed). Diagnostic determines which.
Burning smell during operation
Stop using the opener — motor is overheating, possibly due to gear strip or under-sized motor on heavy door.
Audible grinding from motor housing
Gear assembly stripping or bearing failure. Continued use destroys the gear; immediate service preserves a $149 gear swap vs. a $349 motor replacement.
Door moves slower than it used to
Worn motor windings can deliver less torque, causing slow travel. Diagnostic confirms motor vs. unrelated issues.
Smoke from motor housing
Severe motor failure or wiring fault — unplug immediately and call for emergency service.
Common causes & what we fix
Capacitor age
Start capacitors dry out over 7–10 years and stop providing torque to the motor. Often misdiagnosed as motor failure. $25–$89 capacitor swap usually fixes.
Gear assembly wear
Nylon worm gears strip after years of cycles. The gear, not the motor, is failing — gear replacement is much cheaper than motor replacement.
Motor winding burnout
Genuine motor failure from over-load on heavy doors or sustained operation against an obstructed door. Replacement is the fix.
Power surges
Grid events damage motor electronics. Surge protection prevents the most common failures.
Bearing failure
Motor bearings fail at 12–15 years on average. Replacement is possible but often makes more sense as full motor swap.
Our process
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Call or schedule online. Getting garage door motor replacement scheduled in Mission takes a minute: choose a 2-hour window and we confirm the assigned tech, by name and photo, in under five.
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On-site diagnosis. Before any garage door motor replacement work, we walk you through the on-site diagnosis — free for most repairs, $39 on minor service calls and credited back if you go ahead.
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Flat-rate quote. Your garage door motor replacement in Mission is quoted flat-rate and in writing up front. There's no hourly creep and no pressure: our technicians are salaried, never commissioned.
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Same-visit fix. We complete the garage door motor replacement in one trip 96% of the time. Before we go, we cycle the door with you to confirm the fix and clear away every part and scrap.
How much does garage door motor replacement cost in Mission, KS?
Our Mission garage door motor replacement pricing starts at $279 and is always flat-rate — quoted before we start, with no hourly surprises. You see exactly what's covered, in writing, before approving anything. We keep garage door motor replacement affordable across Mission, KS — one flat number quoted up front, the same one you pay at the end.
Garage Door Motor Replacement the United States starts at from $279, with Mission garage door motor replacement priced flat-rate and written out before work starts — what you approve is what you pay, with no add-ons. Seniors (65+) and military save 10% on labor, and Synchrony financing runs 0% APR for 12 months on jobs over $1,500, no prepayment penalty.
Why homeowners in Mission, KS choose us for garage door motor replacement
Across Shawnee Mission and the surrounding Mission area, Mission residents trust our garage door motor replacement because the quote is flat-rate and written, the techs are salaried (never commissioned), and the work is guaranteed for a decade. We've served Johnson County since 1974. We're the garage door motor replacement company Mission calls first — CSLB-licensed, insured, and based right here in Johnson County.
We guarantee garage door motor replacement workmanship for 10 years, held separate from whatever warranty the manufacturer puts on the parts. If our garage door motor replacement fails on the install, we come back and correct it free for a decade. Springs rated for 30,000 cycles carry a lifetime warranty for the original homeowner; everything else is covered 1–5 years by item.
We keep garage door motor replacement honest two ways — honest sizing and honest scope. There's no up-sell because the techs are salaried, not commissioned, and the diagnostic shows you precisely what we see, parts in good shape included. Repair or replace, we recommend whichever wins long-term, and the garage door motor replacement quote is flat-rate, written, and valid 30 days.
Areas we serve for garage door motor replacement
We provide garage door motor replacement throughout Mission, KS and the surrounding Johnson County area. Serving Shawnee Mission and surrounding neighborhoods.
Need more than garage door motor replacement? Our Mission, KS garage door company page is the local hub for every repair, install, and opener job we handle across Mission — start there for the full service lineup.
For garage door motor replacement we treat all of Johnson County as home turf. Mission is one of the communities of Johnson County, Kansas, and we cover it end to end, including Roeland Park, Fairway, Merriam, and Mission Hills.
Whether you're in Mission or nearby Roeland Park, Fairway, Merriam, and Mission Hills, our garage door motor replacement dispatch routes the closest stocked truck — that's the 90-minute average across Johnson County. Local garage door motor replacement in Mission, KS and ZIP 66202 — same crew, same flat rate, no travel surcharge for the edges of town.
Garage Door Motor Replacement near you in Mission, KS
When Mission homeowners look for garage door motor replacement near them, they want someone close, fast, and accountable. That's us: CSLB-licensed, on-site in about 90 minutes, dispatched from the nearest stocked truck in Johnson County.
Mission is part of our greater Kansas City, KS metro service area.
66202, 66205, 66222, 66285 and the surrounding blocks are all on our garage door motor replacement map. ETAs for garage door motor replacement shift with Mission traffic through the day; call and we'll quote the honest arrival window on the spot. You reach an on-call technician, not an answering machine. "Local garage door motor replacement near me" in Mission should mean a tech who already works your street — with us it does.
Frequently asked about garage door motor replacement
Top questions homeowners searching for Garage Door Motor Replacement near me ask us:
How old are most garage doors in Mission?
Census data puts 66% of Mission homes at pre-1980 construction (median build year 1971) — old enough that many garages still run their original springs, opener, and seals, all long past rated life.
Which Mission neighborhoods and ZIP codes do you serve?
Our Mission coverage spans Shawnee Mission and the surrounding Mission area — including ZIPs 66202, 66205, 66222, 66285. Not sure we reach your block? Call (213) 221-2882; if you are in Mission, we will get to you.
Motor vs. full opener — which makes sense?
Under 8 years old: motor swap almost always. 8–12 years: depends on overall condition. 12+ years: full opener replacement usually better long-term.
What's the coverage?
2 years parts and labor on motor replacement. Manufacturer coverage on the motor itself varies (LiftMaster 5–10 years, Genie 5 years).
What size motor do I need?
Light non-insulated: 1/2 HP. Standard insulated: 3/4 HP. Heavy insulated or oversized: 1.25 HPS. We size by measured door weight, not assumptions.
Can you confirm if the capacitor is the issue first?
Yes — capacitor test is part of the diagnostic. If it's just the cap, you save the motor replacement cost.