Having automatic or remote garage door openers can be a great convenience. It saves your time and ensures that everyone in the family has an easy time of getting into and out of the car and the storage area. With that convenience, though, can come headaches when things go wrong.
It is better to explore some of the common electronic opener issues and their solutions. Usually, there is a very simple, at-home repair you can perform with very little knowledge of the technical side of garage door openers.
As always, if you don’t feel comfortable doing the work yourself or are having trouble finding an answer to your particular problem, call a professional. It’s better to pay the extra Aluzinc Vs Aluminium Garage Doors cost and have the satisfaction that the job was done right, than to risk causing further damage. If you do decide to do the job yourself, always disconnect the garage opener.
Close Limit Switch Issues
If your door does not completely close, reverses before closing completely, or the motor won’t stop running, you may need to check your close limit switch. Some manufacturers provide well-labeled switches and springs, and others don’t.
The location varies, but if you look around and inside the opener’s box, you should be able to find what you’re looking for. Always disconnect the power source before opening or adjusting the box.
Power Outages Lubricant For Sliding Closet Doors
Several companies sell emergency release kits, which can be fitted very easily on your garage entry point. The purpose of these kits is to allow entry (by key) to the vehicle storage area during a power outage (or if your programmed opener loses power for some other reason). This is the best way to gain entry into your parking lot in the event of a power outage if you normally rely on an electric component.
Problems After Using Emergency Lever
If you installed an emergency release kit on the exterior of your vehicle entryway, or had to use the emergency release lever from inside the carport during a power outage or other emergency, you may find that your automated opener doesn’t seem to be operating properly. The lever is designed to release the door from the automatic opener’s chain to allow manual operation, so you just need to snap the lock back into place where the lever meets the automatic component’s belt or chain.
Basic Maintenance:
Always perform basic annual or bi-annual maintenance on your garage door openers, regardless of whether or not they have automatic features. Clean all tracks and ensure they are free of debris (this can be done using a household or automotive solvent), and lubricate all moving parts. Replace pulleys, belts, and chains that exhibit signs of wear or are rusting. Check the weather-stripping and replace any loose components. Finally, tighten all bolts and replace missing nuts.
