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Similar happened to us about two months ago - ended up paying the guy $750 for a new 3/4 HP opener and replacing the tension springs (I knew they go out in about 7 years and ours was 8 years old and when he mentioned they needed replacement I said do it)(don't walk under the garage door when it is moving - it could be your unlucky day if the spring broke and the door fell on you) He sprayed the rollers with silicon and you can't even hear the door open anymore - that was worth a few bucks! He said to spray them once a month.
He set the wife's car garage door opener to the new equipment and included a exterior wall mounted remote opener. Also, the interior push button operator is digital and includes a clock and temperature display and a button the turn on the lights on the unit.

It was very pricey but we definitely got a much better system. Plus I can walk under the moving door for the next few years without fearing that the sky will fall on my head.

Hope 2b: Thanks for sharing - Good info