My Garage Door Won't Open, What Could Be Wrong?

This is a tricky problem.  I hope this article helps a few people.

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Here are some of the most common issues people have with their garage door.  Many garage door problems can easily be fixed with these quick trouble shooting options, but many others do require a specialist. 

1. Your operator is not plugged in, or their is not power supplied to the outlet. This is a common issue that is frequently overlooked.  Make sure your garage door motor is plugged into a working outlet.  If you are unsure if the outlet has power, try plugging in another appliance to make sure the plug is working.

 

2. Your photo eye's connection is disrupted.Most garage door openers are equipped with photo eyes, which detect if a person or object is in the way of the door as it is closing.  If the connection between the sensors is disrupted, the door will stop closing to minimize injury or damage. Check to make sure there is nothing in the way of the photo eyes.  Occasionally the eyes can get dirty, so clean the eyes with a tissue. Photo eyes are electronic so make sure they don't get wet. 

 3. Your torsion spring is broken. This is a very common problem with garage doors.  The springs that help lift the door are rated for a certain number of cycles.  When the springs snap the motor can no longer lift the door on its own.  You should not try to open the door if your spring is broken.  A door with a bronken spring can be very dangerous and should be handled by a professional. We do sell springs over the counter but strongly advise having one of our garage door experts replace your broken spring. 
 

4.  Your cables are snapped.  When an torsion spring breaks, it releases a very large amount of energy and can seriously injure a person or damage a vehicle or wall. Very often when a spring breaks the cable will also break.  If you see that the spring is also broken see above.

5. My remote or keyless will not work but the wall button does.  If your remote or keyless entry are not working try changing out the batteries.  Remotes usually out-live batteries and this may be a simple fix to your problems.  If this still does not fix your problem then try to re-program your remote or keypad.  Click here to view our operator's page to find instructions to program your remote or keyless entry.  If this still does not fix your problem then you may need to replace your remote or keypad.  We carry most brands in our store and can get you a new garage door remote today.   

 

 

If you are having problems and are not located in Northern Nevada click here to find a local Overhead Door dealer in your area.  

 

If you are having a problem not listed above and are in the Northern Nevada area call (775)-322-4621 and we will get your garage door running again as soon as possible.  You can also come to our office at 1290 Holcomb Ave. in Reno to view all of our products.  We pride ourselves on getting your door running as quickly as we can. 

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