Garage Doors Repair Service Garage Door Repair - Some Useful Tips | Page 9

How To Repair A Garage
Door Opener
• The remote control and the wall switch do not control the door
• When both the remote and the switch do not control the garage door, it
could be because the power source has been interrupted.
• The motor system also may have been unplugged. Ensure that the cord is
plugged in to the door opener. It could also be because the motor has
burned out. You will require a professional to fix the motor.
• The circuit breaker, fuse or GFCI, that controls the door may have been
burned out or tripped. You will need to replace the burned out fuse or
GFCI and circuit breaker. If they are tripping repeatedly, it’s a sign that
there is a short circuit somewhere in the system.
• The garage door does not close entirely
• The safety sensors on the both sides of the door track are blocked and
you need to remove anything blocking their sightline. Usually when this
happens, the lights will gleam to indicate there is an issue with the door.
• You need to adjust the close-limit switch. If it is set wrong, it will inhibit
the door from opening and closing correctly. The close-limit switch
prevents people from being hit by the door.
• Damaged or rusted rollers will prevent the door from sliding smoothly. It
also could be that the rollers are bent or have veered off their track. You
need to lubricate the rollers regularly and replace the damaged ones.