In some cases, a garage door opener problem comes from some small error or glitch. For example, maybe your remote is just a little worn, or the lock button is stuck on. In this scenario, a small replacement and a few minutes of a technician’s time could have your garage door functioning properly again.
However, there are cases when an intense repair needs to be done on an opener in order to get it to work properly. If part of the opening mechanism is damaged, it may take longer (as well as take more replacements and repairs) to get your garage door working again. It all depends on the situation.