Garage door openers make our life easier
There's no denying that garage door openers provide
increased security and convenience when it comes to storing our vehicles and
also protecting our garages. On the flip side, though, like any other
mechanical or electronic product out there, after years of use - issues are
certainly bound to arise and thereby reduce the overall user experience.
First world problems
The reason for this post is to solve the common
problems that can occur from a non-responding opener. Having a finicky opener
can make life frustrating when you are used to pressing a button a continue
with your daily routine. In this guide, we will go over some of the most common
garage door opener malfunctions and the surprising easy fixes they have
Fixing Non-Responding Of Remote Control
If you are finding yourself hitting the remote
over and over again with any response from the garage door opener
There are a couple of
plausible reason why
1.
The batteries
are dead - this might sound like an obvious reason, but you will be surprised
how homeowners will take apart a motor head before replacing the batteries in the remote
2.
Reprogramming
– The clicker can be physically damaged; if the remote falls or get water
damage for an example, reprogramming can be a good idea.
With most
garage door opener the reprogramming is literally can be done with a press of a
button, all you have to do is
- Locate the learn button.
- Press it once to get into programming mode.
- Within 30 seconds, press the desired button
on the remote.
- The opener should flash
or beep, indicating the process is finished.
If all
fails, then don't hesitate to ask for professional help from a garage door company
Garage Doors Reverse Back Before Closing
Since 1993 newer garage doors
opener today come fitted with sensors that prevent the door from closing on
any object, pet or child. If your garage door is closing and reverse back up. You
can hear a click or ticking sound and the light flashes, most likely this is
caused by the safety sensors, make sure that the safety sensors are aligned and
facing each other also, make sure they are not obstructed or covered with debris
or dirt.
The Wall Switch Is Not Working Or
Responding
It might look like a non-functioning garage door
opener, but the reason behind this can be a faulty wall control panel
How you can check if it is a defective garage door
opener or the wall switch.
When it comes to the wall control panel, you have
two options a hardwired one or a wireless one
If you have a wireless wall panel try to replace
the batteries.
For the hardwired option, check the wiring. Most of
these units have only two wires a negative and a positive with time they can
break.
You can try to eliminate the option of a broken
wall control panel or faulty wiring by connecting the unit to the opener
directly.
If you are still struggling, feel free to contact us via email or
phone for assistance and same day service in Winnipeg or surrounding areas.
