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Garage Door Opener

Model #36280S Official Genie garage door opener

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Genie 36280S garage door opener, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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PCB Bracket#17

Lens/cover/front plate Diagram

Pcb bracket

Part #25609A

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Garage Door Opener Light Socket#9

Lens/cover/front plate Diagram

Garage door opener light socket

Part #34322A

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Parts Bag

#NI08

All parts Diagram

Parts bag

Part #34537U

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Garage Door Opener Down Limit Wire Harness (Brown)

#NI05

All parts Diagram

Garage door opener down limit wire harness (brown)

Part #20418R

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Garage Door Opener Emergency Release Rope Handle#19

Rails/door arms/carriage Diagram

Garage door opener emergency release rope handle

Part #35227A

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Screw#18

Lens/cover/front plate Diagram

Screw

Part #24940A30

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Garage Door Opener Screw#22

Lens/cover/front plate Diagram

Garage door opener screw

Part #28043A04

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Garage Door Opener Nut

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Garage door opener nut

Part #24121B05

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Garage Door Opener Bolt#25

Rails/door arms/carriage Diagram

Garage door opener bolt

Part #3359Q06

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Garage Door Opener Hex Nut#31

Rails/door arms/carriage Diagram

Garage door opener hex nut

Part #24121D05

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Symptoms common to all garage door openers

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What preventive maintenance does my garage door opener need?

Things to do: check garage door travel, tighten brackets and fasteners, test safety sensors, check travel limits and force limits
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Why is my garage door opener noisy?

Main causes: loose fasteners, broken brackets, need preventive maintenance, worn drive gears, loose or worn belt, loose chain
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Why doesn't my garage door opener work?

Main causes: faulty logic control board, bad RPM sensor, broken gears in the drive system, bad drive motor
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Why does my garage door opener open and close by itself?

Main causes: neighbor's remote programmed at the same time as yours, faulty wall control wiring, bad wall control unit
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Why won't my garage door opener open the garage door?

Main causes: garage door locked, damaged garage door tracks, up-force setting needs adjustment, RPM sensor failure, bad drive motor
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Why does my garage door opener work intermittently?

Main causes: radio interference, weak remote batteries, sunlight interference with safety sensor beams, safety sensors need adjustment
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Why does my garage door opener reverse on its own?

Main causes: safety sensor beams blocked, safety sensors not aligned, downforce setting needs adjustment, damaged garage door tracks
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Why won't my garage door opener fully open or close the garage door?

Main causes: garage door opener misaligned, travel limits need adjustment, bad travel limit switches, faulty logic control board
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Repair guides common to all garage door openers

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your garage door opener.

June 1, 2016

How to replace a chain-drive garage door opener gear and sprocket assembly

By Lyle Weischwill
How to replace a chain-drive garage door opener gear and sprocket assembly

Learn how to replace the gear and sprocket assembly on your garage door opener if the drive motor runs but the door won't move.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 60 minutes or less
June 1, 2016

How to replace a garage door opener logic board

By Lyle Weischwill
How to replace a garage door opener logic board

The logic board is the brains of the garage door opener. If the remote doesn't work or the door doesn't open and close properly, the logic board could be the problem. This repair guide shows you how to fix it yourself.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 60 minutes or less
January 6, 2016

How to replace a garage door opener drive chain and cable assembly

By Lyle Weischwill
How to replace a garage door opener drive chain and cable assembly

If your garage door won’t move, the chain and cable assembly on your garage door opener could be broken. Follow these step-by-step instructions to replace it.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 60 minutes or less

Articles and videos common to all garage door openers

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your garage door opener.

October 24, 2022

Easy DIY appliance repairs that anyone can do

By Lyle Weischwill
Easy DIY appliance repairs that anyone can do

Get advice on simple DIY fixes for appliances that you can safely do on your own.

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December 1, 2020

Garage door won't close/safety sensor troubleshooting video—lights blink 10 times

By Lyle Weischwill
Garage door won't close/safety sensor troubleshooting video—lights blink 10 times

Learn how to check and fix safety sensor and wiring problems.

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June 24, 2016

Garage door opener remotes won't work video

By Lyle Weischwill
Garage door opener remotes won't work video

If your remotes don't work, you might need to disable the lock feature, eliminate RF interference or check the batteries.

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