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LouB

wrote:
My Craftsman 1/2 HP Garage Door opener always takes 3 or 4 attempts to
open the garage door in colder weather (under 50 degrees
temperature). It goes up about 1/4 of the way and just stops then we
close it and try again for 3-4 times and it finally opens the door.
If its really cold it takes more attempts. In warm weather (above
60 or 70 degrees) it opens with no problems on the first attempt.

I greased the chain and rollers alot but still doesnt help. Please
advise what I can do to fix the issue?

Problem is caused by contraction of the metal frame. I am not expert
enough to suggest solutions except lubricating everything in sight with
something that works in cold weather.

Lou