Garage Door Motor Replacement & Repair in Melbourne
A garage door motor does the heavy lifting every day, and when it fails your door can be stuck open or shut. Dandenong Garage Doors repairs and replaces garage door motors for roller, sectional and tilt doors across Melbourne's south-east. We'll tell you honestly whether your motor can be repaired or should be replaced, and give you a fixed price before we start.
Signs your garage door motor needs attention
- The motor hums or clicks but the door doesn't move
- The door starts, then stops or reverses for no reason
- The remote only works up close, or not at all
- The motor is loud, grinding or slower than it used to be
- The light flashes or the opener shows an error
- The door works by hand but not with the motor
Some of these are quick fixes. Before you book, try our guide: Why Won't My Garage Door Open?
Repair or replace?
Repair makes sense when…
- The motor is less than about 8–10 years old
- The fault is a remote, safety beam, limit setting or a single part
- Parts are still available for the model
Replacement makes sense when…
- The motor is old and repairs keep adding up
- Parts are no longer made for it
- You want quieter operation, battery backup or smartphone control
- You're upgrading the door itself
Garage door motor replacement cost
The cost of a new garage door motor depends on the door type (roller, sectional or tilt), its size and weight, the motor brand and features (battery backup, smartphone control, extra remotes), and whether we can reuse the existing rails and wiring. We supply, fit, program and test the new motor and remotes, and take the old one away.
Supplied-and-fitted replacement motors start from $850. Book a service or send us photos of your door and current motor, and we'll give you a fixed price before any work starts. Motor repairs start from our standard $225 call-out, which includes the first half hour of labour.
Motors we supply and service
We service and repair most garage door openers in Australia, including B&D, Merlin, Gliderol, Steel-Line, Rhyno and TMT. For new motors we recommend the model that suits your door's weight and how often you use it. See our motor warranty information.
Remotes and accessories
Lost or broken remote? We supply and program replacement remotes, wall buttons, keypads and safety beams for most brands. Rhyno 1200 owners can follow our step-by-step Rhyno 1200 coding guide.
What's included when we fit a new motor
- 1Check the door's balance and springs first, so the new motor isn't working against a faulty door
- 2Remove and dispose of the old motor
- 3Install the new motor, rails and wall button
- 4Set the open and close limits and the safety reversing force
- 5Program your remotes and show you how everything works
- 6Test the door through several full cycles
Not Sure If We Can Help?
Send a few photos of your door and current motor to info@dandenonggaragedoors.com.au and we'll let you know whether it's a repair or a replacement.
Motors & Openers FAQ
How much does a new garage door motor cost?+
Supplied-and-fitted replacement motors start from $850. The final price depends on your door type, size and the motor you choose, and we'll confirm it in writing before we start.
How long does a garage door motor last?+
Most motors last 10 to 15 years with regular servicing. Heavy use, a poorly balanced door and power surges shorten that.
Can you replace just the motor and keep my door?+
Usually, yes. If your door is in good condition and balanced, we can fit a new motor to it. We'll check the door first and tell you if anything else needs attention.
Why does my motor run but the door won't open?+
Common causes are a disengaged manual release, a broken belt or chain, worn gears or a door that has dropped out of balance. Book a technician to diagnose it safely.
Do you replace motors on doors you didn't install?+
Yes. We repair and replace motors on all major brands, whoever installed the door.
Do you sell replacement remotes?+
Yes. We supply and program remotes for most brands. Bring your old remote or the motor model and we'll find the right match.
Need a full door service too? See Garage Door Servicing & Repairs
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