WHEN YOUR GARAGE DOOR OPENER GIVES YOU TROUBLE, HERE’S WHAT TO DO!
If your garage door opens and closes at random, there are a few reasons this could be happening:
- Check the transmitter. It could be stuck under something that unintentionally pressed the remote control mechanism. In other words, somewhere, a button is stuck. The transmitter could be sitting under items left in your car, or under something else you forgot nearby. If the LED light by the learn button is flashing continuously, then your garage door opener is receiving a steady signal from the remote control. (The learn button is located above the antenna wire hanging from the motor head, or it’s under a light cover. It’s either green, purple, yellow, red, or orange.) Take out the battery in your remotes, and if the light stops flashing, then a stuck button is the culprit.
- Test the transmitter frequency; a neighbor’s remote might have been accidentally programmed to the same exact frequency as your opener. You’ll have to erase the remote control from the memory of your garage door opener. Then reprogram your remote controls and any keyless entries.
- If neither of these is the problem, you could have a short in the wall-mounted door control, which means unwanted signals are being sent to the garage door opener or logic board.
Does the garage door opener activate by itself while the wall-mounted door control panel wires are disconnected? Then you’ll likely need to replace your receiver logic board.
If the opener does not activate by itself while the wall-mounted door control panel is disconnected, it’s probably time to replace the wires to your wall-mounted door control panel.
Additional Problems You Can Handle Yourself
Are you noticing any other garage door issues? When your garage door goes out of whack, there are numerous causes for the problems you’re experiencing.
What if your garage door won’t open using the remote? There are several possibilities for this. 1. You may be out of range from the garage door. 2. You need to charge or replace your batteries. 3. The garage door motor’s antenna is damaged, or blocked from the signal. 4. Your remote has to be reprogrammed.
Does the garage door opener run, but the garage door still won’t move? In case of a power outage, your garage door opener has a disconnect switch, which means you can open or shut the garage door manually. This switch is typically attached to a rope or knob, which can sometimes come unhooked. Close or open the garage door all the way, and then securely reattach the hook. Now, using the transmitter, it should be functioning normally.
What if the garage door won’t close? The photo eye sensor is probably out of alignment. Your garage door has a small photo eye on either side. Between the two eyes is an invisible laser beam, which, when broken, keeps your door from closing. Check to make sure the photo eyes aren’t misaligned or grimy.
Does the garage door opener run for a few seconds, and then turn off? This may happen with older garage doors. The door is shut, and the door motor tries to lift the door, yet it won’t budge. First, check the springs. If that isn’t the issue, then inspect the track for any grime or tiny obstacles. If neither of these is the problem, check whether your garage door has a built-in lock that’s inadvertently engaging.
If your garage door goes down all the way, but then opens up again, the open-and-close limit settings of your garage door opener are likely out of order. The settings instruct the garage door opener how far the garage door has to move before being fully shut. If it’s set too high, the door will touch the ground before the opener judges that it should, assuming your door is hitting something in its path; then it will automatically reverse, to stop from smashing it. Read the operator’s manual to reset the open-and-close limits.
Complicated Issues Requiring Professional Attention
Does your garage door close part way, then open again? A garage door is designed with a reversing mechanism to keep it from crushing objects in its path. The reversing instruction is triggered by any items that are blocking the garage door’s path ~ a garbage can, a box, or a bicycle, for example. Another possibility is that you have a buildup of debris on the tracks ~ dirt, gum, or any tiny object ~ which stops the rollers from moving. Repair will require a garage door technician’s expertise.
Does your garage door slam down fast with a loud bang? Then you probably have a broken spring, so it isn’t properly offsetting the weight of the door. Or, the cables might be broken. Either way, this is dangerous, so consult with a professional garage door repair specialist in Highlands Ranch.
If your garage door track is out of alignment, this is also a serious problem. When the metal track isn’t aligned, the garage door won’t move at all. Look for any gaps between the rollers and the rail, or see if there are any bends in the rails. The substantial weight of your garage door will worsen these issues over time, so don’t put it off and allow your garage door to become dangerous. Hire a professional.
If your garage door still won’t open, a spring, or both springs, are likely broken and must be fixed or replaced. If so, then it’s time to call a garage door expert.
PLEASE, NEVER TRY adjusting your garage door yourself, unless you’re an engineer! If you don’t have your garage door correctly serviced, the garage door springs actually can cause serious injury, and even death. The garage door bottom brackets, cables, and drums probably also need adjustment. Don’t take any unnecessary risks. Unless you already know what you’re doing, your best bet is to hire a local professional. If you live anywhere in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, consider a reputable garage door technician you can count on, such as a mobile garage door repair specialist on staff at HR Garage Door Repair.
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