No matter how beautiful your garage door is and how much it enhances the look of your property, the moment the garage door opener stops functioning, all your good thoughts fly out the window. That small piece of equipment is crucial to the proper functioning of the entire door system. But when you least expect it, it may malfunction and signal the need for a replacement.
Keep an eye on any irregularities in how it functions, and let your professional garage door repairman know the signs. They will determine whether it simply needs to be repaired or a new one is called for. Here are some of the problems you may be having:
Door Won’t Move
When your garage door refuses to move either up or down when you press the button in your remote, it could be due to:
The batteries in the remote need to be changed – Test out all of your remotes and change batteries as needed.
The door and the opener are not communicating – If you recently had a power outage, you may need to reconnect your door. This can be achieved by manually closing the door, pressing the close button on the remote, or by pulling the emergency release cord toward the garage door.
Door Works On and Off
If you have become convinced that your door opener has a mind of its own even after you have replaced the batteries, you may be dealing with a wiring issue. If so, call your technician to have a look since there is nothing else you can do.
Door Opens and Immediately Shuts Down
In some cases, you may notice that the door only opens halfway and then reverses course. Or maybe it does open all the way and then shuts down right away. When this happens, it could be due to other issues and not be related to the door opener. Check the safety sensors at ground level and make sure nothing is obstructing their view. Sweep the area clean and use a clean cloth or paper towel to remove any dirt from their lenses. Or the safety eyes might be misaligned. An online video will show you how to realign them.
Opener Makes Strange Noises
Garage door openers make noises that you never heard before when they need to be repaired or replaced. Your technician might run a performance test to determine whether it can be fixed.
Opener is Old
If you have been having constant problems with your garage door opener and it is over 15 years old, the best solution to all your issues is simply to replace it. You will be surprised by how much better a new, more efficient model will work. It may also be the only solution since the parts needed to repair your old remote may not be available anymore.
Schedule a Service Call
By scheduling a garage door repair service, your issues with your garage door and its opener will be solved by a professional. Whether the problems you are having involve strange and unusual noises, broken parts that you may not identify or know how to replace, or the unsatisfying functioning of your opener, your technician will troubleshoot and get to the root of the problem.
