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Typical Causes of Garage Opener Failure
Kirk Gomez
Garage doors are typically massive components in the home that require significant physical effort to open and close manually. That's why they are often equipped with a garage opener. A garage opener is a motorised device that controls garage door operations. It helps homeowners make easy work of the opening and closing of garage doors by eliminating the need for manual operation. Garage openers usually rely on hardwired switches mounted on the garage wall and/or radio transmitters that pick up signals from remote-controlled gadgets to open and close garage doors.
However, like other motorised devices, garage openers too can act up, and when they do, homeowners should be able to troubleshoot the source of the problem. Let's take a look at some of the most common causes of garage opener malfunction so that you, a homeowner, can know what to look for in case your garage opener stops working.
Broken springs and cables
The torsion springs on your garage door are meant to support the weight of the door. They are what makes it possible to safely lift and lower a garage door during operation. If these springs are broken or damaged, there will be no stretching action required to open the garage door. Garage door torsion springs work in tandem with garage door cables. When the springs break, the cables tend to follow suit. For that reason, it's a good idea to inspect both your garage door springs and cables to see if they've snapped.
Blocked photoelectric eye
The photoelectric eye is the component on your garage door that is meant to ensure the door does not shut all the way when it is being used. It consists of two sensors positioned on either side of the door to detect any obstruction in the trajectory of the door. If there is a buildup of dust or dirt on the sensors, the photoelectric eye will block the door from closing. Therefore, if your door won't close, you should check if your photo eye sensors are clean.
"Disconnect" switch activated
You should be able to operate your garage door even when there's a power outage. For that reason, most garage doors are often equipped with a "disconnect" switch to allow for manual operation of the door. If there's a problem with the power source or electrical wiring that is causing your door not to receive power, the "disconnect" switch will be automatically enabled and this will make the garage opener to stop working. So, it might be a good idea to check if you have loose electrical wiring or faulty electrical components.
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