Ender 3 not gripping filament

[swift ledge]

Hi! My Ender 3 doesn't grip the filament well anymore. This results in every print being extremely choppy and not usable.
Does anyone know how I can fix this? I checked for clogs and there aren't any. It's just the gears that can't grip the filament!

[rigid cobalt]

AI Help

Sorry to hear that you're experiencing trouble with your Ender 3. A common cause for the filament not being gripped properly by the extruder gears could be a loose tensioner or worn-out gears. Here are a few troubleshooting steps you can try:

1. Check the tensioner: Make sure that the tensioner arm or spring is properly adjusted. It should be applying enough pressure to hold the filament firmly but not too tight. Adjust it accordingly.

2. Clean the gears: Over time, the extruder gears can accumulate debris like dust or small pieces of filament, which can affect their grip. Take a moment to clean the gears gently using a small brush or compressed air.

3. Replace the gears: If the gears are worn out, it may be necessary to replace them. You can find replacement extruder gears online or through the manufacturer.

4. Check the extruder assembly: Inspect the entire extruder assembly to ensure there are no loose screws or misalignments. Sometimes, a loose or misaligned part can lead to...

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[swift ledge]

Anyone? Should I just buy a new gear?

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Update: I bought a dual gear extruder to upgrade the current one, it works great now!

Turns out the old one actually had a crack in the plastic, so that explains why the filament wasn't gripped properly