Garage door openers have evolved over the past century from a device powered by electricity to a more complex one using frequencies and multi-code systems. Wireless garage door openers offer owners quick and easy access to their garages without the hassle of having to leave the comfort of their car or home to open the door. Some of the top garage door opener brands include Craftsman, Genie, Chamberlain, and Lift Master.
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However, after many years of use garage door openers may be in need of repair. Circuit boards can break, motors can jam, and wiring may need updating. Sometimes these repairs and replacements can be done by the garage door owner, but most garage door opener repairs should be handled by professionals. Some steps to help diagnose what is wrong with your garage door opener include listening for humming sounds or banging noises, checking for cracks in any parts, and making sure all gears are not stripped.
If you need help diagnosing why your garage door opener is not working, turn to the experts at Dominion Garage Doors for help. Our trained garage door technicians have been providing commercial and residential garage door opener repair and garage door opener installation services to the Houston area for a decade. All our technicians are properly trained and can take same-day appointments.
Common problems garage door openers may have over time include:
Defective Circuit Board: A defective circuit board can cause the garage door opener to stop working. Circuit boards can blow fuses or may simply stop working after years of use. If the circuit board malfunctions, the door will be unable to open and close.
Bad Safety Sensor: Safety sensors on garage doors from closing on objects or people in the door’s path. If a safety sensor is broken or misaligned, the garage door can cause serious damage to whatever is in its way. It even has the potential to seriously injure people or animals that may be standing under the door as it goes down.
Stripped Gear: Plastic shavings and a garage door that hangs askew are both good indications of a stripped gear. Stripped gears may also cause the door to move at a jerky pace or even stop moving altogether.
Stripped Carriage Assembly: A stripped carriage assembly creates tension on the gears and eventually damages more parts. If a carriage assembly is stripped, it may also prevent the door from opening and closing as it should. A carriage assembly should be properly maintained to prevent stripping.
Blown Capacitor: A humming or buzzing with no movement from the garage door when the remote is pressed is a sign that your capacitor has broken. Some garage door openers have a warning light that will go on when a capacitor malfunctions.
Jammed Motor: Similar to a broken capacitor, a jammed motor will hum, and the garage door will remain shut when the remote is pressed. Sometimes the motor will continue running, but the chain won’t move, causing the motor to run for an extended period of time before shutting off.
Wiring or Electrical Connections: Wiring or electrical problems can arise with any potential rodent or water damage. Electrical and wiring issues can prevent the garage door opener from responding to the remote. If these problems occur, the garage door may not be able to open.
Broken Chains or Worn Belts: Broken chains or belts can create a lot of noise when opening or closing garage doors. They may also cause the garage door to open at a much slower rate, even potentially becoming stuck in the middle of rising.
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