Garage door opener giving you grief? Almost nothing is more frustrating than a stubborn garage door opener that isn’t doing its job properly, just as you’re about to leave for work or an important appointment.
In fact, it’s probably only one notch below printer problems, which are enough to drive anybody bonkers. Grrr, printers.
But getting back on track, there are a couple of things you can do to test your garage door opener, possibly helping to identify the problem. Here’s an official troubleshooting guide for your garage door opener brought to you by the technicians at Star Door Service. Hopefully you’re shooting that trouble in no time!
‘Have you turned it on and off again?’
Yep, we hate to start off like this. It’s a cliched line that any service tech will ask you, no matter what you’re trying to fix: have you turned it on and off again?
If the answer is no, then give it a shot. Turn your opener off, unplug it, re-plug it and turn it back on again.
Check the garage circuit breaker
It’s always a good one: check the circuit breaker for your garage. If it’s switched itself off, then you’ve got your answer.
Make sure it’s not manually locked
Maybe someone came over to your place, thought they knew better than you (*cough* pesky father-in-law) and thought they were helping by locking your garage door manually. In fact, all they did was royally tick you off. Thanks, Pops. Check to see if your garage door isn’t manually locked by mistake.
Test the remote vs the button on the opener
Testing both ways of opening your garage door is crucial to troubleshooting the issue. If both your remote and opener button are giving you the same results, then you know it’s most likely not an issue with either.
Check your safety sensors
Safety sensors can be a little too safe at times – especially when they’re the reason your door isn’t opening. Clean your sensors with a cloth and a very small dose of cleaner. You may find that it’s open sesame from there.
Call a professional
None of these brought you any luck? Don’t stress. Call a professional garage door technician if your garage door opener is still refusing to budge. So, who’s the best place to call?
This is where Star Door Service comes to the rescue. They’re one of Perth’s most trusted teams for garage door repairs – and that includes everything to do with openers. Their maintenance service guarantees long-lasting results, ensuring that your garage door opener is fit to fight another day. Say hello to Star Door Service and say goodbye to your opener problems.
