When your garage door opener suddenly stops operating properly, the cause of the problem is usually pretty simple to understand, and solutions are usually quite easy.
Here are the most common problems, along with the most likely repairs for each. If none of the following fixes seem to correct the problem, you will need to consult the owner’s manual or contact a professional.
Neither the Remote Control Nor the Wall Switch Operates the Opener
When the garage door doesn’t budget all when the remote or wall switch pressed, it’s almost certain the power source has been disrupted in some way.
As with many such problems, the most common problem is the simplest one—the motor unit has been unplugged. Check the outlet where the door opening is plugged in and make sure the cord is plugged in all the way.
It’s also possible that the circuit breaker, fuse, or GFCI controlling the door opener circuit has tripped or burned out. If you find that other lights or electrical circuits in the garage aren’t operating, this is the likely cause, and you’ll need to reset the breaker or GFCI, or replace the burned-out fuse. If the circuit breaker or GFCI is tripping repeatedly, it’s a sign that there is a short circuit somewhere in the system—possibly even the garage door opener itself.
Finally, it’s possible the garage door opener’s motor has burned out and isn’t operating at all. This is a problem that will require you (or a service person) to replace it.
The Garage Door Won’t Operate With the Remote Control or Keypad
There are several possible solutions when a remote control or mounted keypad stops operating the opener:
- Move closer to the door. It’s possible you are out of range of the antenna inside the garage. Modern garage door openers are essentially small radios that operate at about 315mH, and a few feet of extra distance can affect the signal.
- Make sure that the antenna on the motor unit is hanging downward and is not damaged in any way.
- If the door functions fine with the wall switch, it’s likely the battery needs replacing in the remote control or keypad.
- Reprogram the remote control or keypad. The sensitive electronics in can sometimes lose their programming and may need to be reset. Each garage door opener has a slightly different method of reprogramming, so consult the instructions or look online for information how this is done for your particular opener.
Original Article Here: Troubleshoot Common Garage Door Opener Problems
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