Most Common Garage Door Opener Problem And How to Troubleshoot

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.

Learn to Measure and Repair Your Garage Door Springs

Garage doors are an essential part of your home and can often last up to 50 years with the right maintenance routine. However, even with the right type of maintenance, parts of your garage can require repairs from something as simple as day-to-day usage. One of these parts is your garage door springs, which work the most when opening or closing. In the event that you want to replace the door spring, you will first have to measure it. Here is how you can measure the door spring.

Measuring the Torsion Spring

Measuring Torsion Spring, or your garage door spring, is easy but you will have to be a little careful. As the slightest misstep in measurement will result in your ordering a spring that is either too small or too big.

You will first measure 20 coils with the help of a measuring tape. After you measure the first 20 coils, divide that measurement by 20. By dividing the measurement from the number of coils, you will get the diameter of single spring wire. You can also measure 40 coils and divide the measurement by 40. If both the 20 and the 40 coils are the same, your diameter is correct.

Replacing Garage Door Springs

Once you are done taking the measurement of your garage door springs, you can now order a replacement or ask a local hardware store for the right parts. As for replacing the door springs, well, that is a lot trickier than finding the diameter. You will need a variety of tools to get the job done, and you are putting your garage door at significant risk.

So instead of replacing the springs yourself, why not hire a professional to do it? While professionals tend to charge a fee for their services, they provide a guarantee that the system will work fine even after they leave. This guarantee is not something that you can give to yourself, especially if this is your first time replacing the spring. Moreover, calling for a professional to replace a garage door spring, it is a matter of your safety.

Titan Garage Doors Winnipeg offers torsion and extension springs service in Winnipeg and surrounding areas. Give us a call at 204-400-2127 or emails us at sales@titangaragedoors.ca now.