One of the best things you can do for your garage door system is identify problems early on. The quicker you recognize issues, the sooner you can contact us here at Overhead Door Company of Brunswick to get them taken care of.
Garage door opener problems are some are the more common issues that garage door systems face, and to help you identify these problems, make note of these common malfunctions that garage door openers face.
- Faulty sensors. Garage door openers cannot function properly when sensors are misaligned. Misalignment contributes to garage doors’ inability to open or close properly. Another sensor related issue is obstructions between the sensors and the doors. These obstructions can typically be moved somewhere else to solve this type of sensor problem.
- Motor running with no door movement. When your garage door opener motor is running but the door is not opening or closing, most likely there is a drive mechanism issue. Do not try to solve this issue on your own, as doing so can lead to accidental damages.
- Door opening after closing. Sometimes, the sensors in your garage door opener may detect an obstacle when there is not one there due to improper travel limit settings, resulting in your garage door opening immediately after closing.
Many of the issues involving garage door openers are related to either programming problems or mechanical malfunctions. Fortunately, you do not have to be a garage door system expert to notice when something is wrong. Simply reach out to our team when you suspect an issue with your opener and we will get to work repairing it.