You depend on your Novi, MI home’s garage door to open and close efficiently. If problems occur, attending to them as soon as possible can lower repair costs, help keep the unit operating properly, and extend the service life. If your garage door opener breaks down, contact a qualified service technician to diagnose and correct problems. Here are common garage door opener problems that can lead to breakdowns.
Failure to Open
If the garage door will not open, the power source may be disrupted, the remote control may have a failing battery, or the transmitter may not be working properly. First, try to open the door from the transmitter inside the garage. If the transmitter is working, the problem may just be with the remote. Change the batteries and test the remote again. If you have remotes in several cars, you might want to check each one.
Check to make sure the antenna on the opener has not been damaged or blocked. If you notice damage, call a professional to correct the problem.
Failure to Close Properly
Each door has two photo eyes that must be aligned. A beam between the two eyes detects whether an object is in the door’s path. If an object is detected, the door will not move. Over time, the eyes may become misaligned or dirty, which interrupts the signal. Clean both eyes, and check to make sure no objects are present in the door’s path.
If the door does not close all the way or touches the ground and retracts, the set-limit switch that tells the motor to stop running may need to be adjusted. You can check your owner’s manual to adjust this setting or call for professional assistance.
Williams Garage Doors has been installing and maintaining residential garage doors since 1968. We work with all major brands of garage doors and openers. However, we carry and install products from Genie, Wayne Dalton, and LiftMaster because of their reliability and generous warranties. As a Wayne Dalton Circle of Excellence Dealer, our service technicians undergo extensive training on leading-edge equipment. We always strive for 100% customer satisfaction.
To prevent a garage door opener breakdown, heed the warning signs and call the qualified service technicians at Williams Garage Doors. Our service area includes Novi and nearby communities in southeastern Michigan.
