Common Problems With Garage Door Openers

Troubleshooting the remote is generally very easy. The main symptom of a remote controller problem is inactivity. In a broken controller, if you push the buttons, the door opener does not do anything, not even make a sound. The first thing you should do in this case is check and replace the battery. If this doesn't work, then make sure that your remote's signal is in reach of the opener.

If replacing the battery and ensuring that your remote is in line with your garage door opener's sensor doesn't work, then your remote or door opener unit might need to be reprogrammed. Follow the instructions in your garage door opener's manual. In some cases, reprogramming the unit is a complicated procedure, so check with a professional if you aren't sure how to do this.

Garage door systems include sensors that stop the door from closing when it reads an object blocking the door. When this happens, your door may only close part way and then go back up. Try checking the sensors for spider webs and other debris that may be giving a false indication that something is in the way.

Another type of sensor problem has to do with your doors opening and closing limits and force settings. When the upper limit is not correct, then your door may only open part of the way, or it will close correctly, but the motor will continue to run. When the lower limit is not correct, then the door won't close all the way. In both cases, the sensors likely need adjustments.

Sometimes, nothing is wrong with the garage door opener, but you may actually have mechanical problems with the door, rollers, and tracks. If your door sticks or shutters upon opening or closing, then you may have roller and track problems.

Roller problems also exhibit many of the same symptoms as sensor problems such as doors that don't open or close all the way. If you have checked your sensors and found that they are working fine, then look at your rollers and tracks.

If your garage door system involves both a remote and a hardwired switch, and neither are working, then you may have an electrical problem. If you don't hear anything when you use either the switch or the remote, then you could have a blown fuse or damaged wire in the system. A blown fuse will also affect other electrical outlets on the same circuit.

If you have checked your fuses, your remote, and your door tracks and rollers, and everything looks fine, but you still have repeated problems, then you might need a new garage door opener. Garage door openers can wear down and need replacement eventually. Newer units often have useful features, such as battery backup and improved sensors, that are immensely useful.

If you are having problems with your garage door opener or if you have trouble with the door itself, then contact a professional. Guaranteed Door Service, Inc., has experts who work with a variety of garage door systems and will come out to your location and evaluate and repair the problem. If you need a new garage door opener system, then we can also set up you with one of those as well. Contact us today.