Do you have to drive all the way up to your garage door before the remote control will operate the door? Wouldn’t it be better if the opener worked further away and the door was open when you pulled up to it? A typical garage door opener range is at least three to five car lengths. If your opener is not working at this distance there are a few things you can try to get better performance.
The first thing to check are the batteries in the garage door opener. Weak batteries will put out a weak signal that will not operate the door until the opener is very closs. Putting in a fresh set of batteries will solve the problem in most cases and give you back the range you want.
If the batteries were not the problem, try reprogramming the remote control. On older openers, you can manually switch to a different channel for the opener and the remote. If you have more than one remote control, don’t forget to reprogram all of the remote control units. With newer remote controls, just follow the manufacturer’s instructions for reprogramming the remote.
If you are still not getting the performance you desire, try repositioning the antenna on the opener. If it is coiled or bent, see if straightening the antenna improves the reception. Some manufacturers also offer external antenna kits that mount outside the garage to avoid the interference sometimes caused by steel doors.
If all else fails, talk to your garage door repair service. There may be a problem with the transmitter or receiver.
