thanks for reply,
The GD company did lube it when they repaired it a year ago

1 torsion spring broke and the door racked and bent the tracks and bent
alot of hinges... the GD company replaced all the very bent stuff, 2 new
springs and replaced torsion tube, they lubed and adjusted everything,

yes, just as you said it was smooth and quiet for months.

thanks again and more ideas welcomed
robb

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robb wrote:
Equipment:
I have genie g5050 1/2 hp screw drive opener (about 12 years old) and
a
20 ft (1 piece) wooden door with 2 center mounted torsion springs and
cable
drums on the outer sides.

the GD repair company installed new springs and adjusted door about 1
year
ago, door looks straight/level and lifts fairly easily about half way up
it
starts to go by itself a little and stops.

Problem:
Door started kicking back up 1/2 way down about 3 weeks ago. this
slowly
got worse. Then door started to stall/stop about 1/2 way up. Now door
will
kick back after couple inches travel in either direction starting at any
position you set the door.

if i disengage the door from opener and turn it on the screw will turn
for
about 4-5 seconds then stop. i thought it used to just keep going till
you
hit the button again ???

What i tried:
1- checked and tightened all hinges,
2- move door up/down to check for binding.
3- cleaned then adjusted the safety tension on the rear of opener

appreciate any more helpful ideas

I don't see any mention of anyone ever having lubricated the screw with
the special lubricant Genie sells. I lubed the screw-type Genie for the
guy next door and he thought I was a magician for making his door work
so much better (and quieter).

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