You press the magic button, yet your garage door does not open. Your first feeling may be frustration, then panic. Not only is replacing your garage door opener expensive, it can also be a major inconvenience. However, before you call your local garage door repair service, it’s prudent to first try and troubleshoot the problem. Here are a few tips to help you determine whether your garage door opener needs repair or replacement:
- Is the light showing on your remote? If you press the button on your remote, is the light coming on as normal? If not, the battery within your remote may be dead. Try opening your garage door with the indoor opener button. If this method is successful, the opener is working, but you may need a new battery for your remote.
- Check your opener for power. Often it is the simplest solution that will get your opener working properly again. Check to make sure your opener has power, and has not short-circuited through your power box. Try flipping your circuit breaker; if that doesn’t work, unplug your opener for a moment before reconnecting. Sometimes openers need to be reset, just like a computer.
- Try opening your garage door manually. If your garage door opener is not working from either your remote or indoor opener control, try opening your door manually. A door that will not open manually means the opener is most likely fine; unfortunately, you may have a broken spring or cable that needs to be fixed by a professional.
If after trying these methods your garage door opener is still not working, it may be time to call your garage door repair service. They can further assist you in troubleshooting your opener, and discuss repair or replacement options.
Posted on behalf of Habpro
