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I noticed today that the chain on my garage door seems to droop a bit on one side when the door is closed. I feel like I would have noticed if it was always like this (new unit, about 1.5 years old).

Is this okay/normal? If not, is there a process to tighten it? Seems like it's been nosier lately!

showing drooping chain

where i guess chain may be able to be tightened?

HelpEric
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Yes, that's normal because the drive is putting some tension on the other side of the chain and that leaves a bit of slack on this side.

jwh20
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  • Agree, the User's Manual will probably tell you to adjust the chain tension with the door open. It should tell you how much sag is optimum when the door is open. – Mattman944 Oct 27 '20 at 20:26
  • thanks good to know, wasn't sure if the more important was open or close. I will try to find the manual! – HelpEric Oct 28 '20 at 01:21