Safety Eyes
Perhaps the most common reason your opener won’t operate your garage door is an issue with the safety eyes. These are sensitive eyes sensors located at the bottom corners of your garage door. Safety eyes ensure that children, pets, or objects are not obstructing the safety eyes’ signal. This means, to allow the door to close, the safety eyes must maintain a clear line of sight to one another. If that line is obstructed, the broken signal tells the opener to stop closing. This is a great mechanism because it prevents you or a loved one from being accidentally injured by the garage good.
If your garage door issue is with the eye sensors, the good news is that this is typically an easy fix. For a DIY option, you can try cleaning the sensors with a soft cloth and readjust their placement so they meet. If your garage door still reverses on its own, you may need to schedule a repair appointment. One of our expert technicians can check the wiring or readjust the sensors to get them working again. To learn more about garage door safety eyes, visit our blog, Garage Door Won’t Close Safety Eyes.
Beyond just these three circumstances, there are other garage door opener issues that could cause your garage door not to work. Also, the reason your garage door won’t open may be unrelated to your garage door opener. Broken springs, off track rollers, and damaged panels are also common reasons your garage door won’t function. If you need more help with your garage door opener or any other repairs, contact us today! One of our trained technicians can quickly be at your home and ready to fix your garage door.
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