Category: Troubleshooting

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Garage Opener Troubleshooting Tips Austin TX

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Garage door opener troubleshooting is not as hard as it many make it out to be. When your opener stops working and the door no longer moves up and down check these 3 things first before setting up a garage door repair call.

Garage Opener Troubleshooting

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Garage Opener or Remote Stops Working

Wall switch or remote no longer opens your garage door? It’s likely there is an issue with the power. First make sure the power cord is plugged into the opener and also the power outlet. If the lights or other power outlets in the garage are not working it’s possible a fuse may have tripped. If this is the case check your fuse box and reset any breakers that have tripped. If all of the above doesn’t fix your problem there is a chance that the motor on the opener has burned out. When this happens you will need a garage door opener professional to replace the old opener.

 

Garage Door Doesn’t Full Open All The Way

When your garage door opens as it should, but then stops before becoming fully open, make sure to check the up-limit switch. Normally the up-limit switch can be found on the track near the motor itself. A fix to this problem, which happens in rare cases after a new opener has been installed, is to move the switch closer to the motor. Also check for damaged rollers as they can prevent the door from opening fully. If you happen to find a rusty roller, make sure to also lubricate it or have it replaced.

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Garage Door Goes Back Up After Touching the Floor

This is usually due to the close-limit switch being out of adjustment. Check the switch and adjust the close-limit screw on the motor of the garage opener. Only make small adjustments until the garage door stops making contact with the floor.

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If your in the Greater Austin area, and need help with purchasing the right opener and having it installed, our team is here to help. We are experienced with all major brands of openers. Our garage opener technicians are also certified to repair and install LiftMaster brand openers in Austin and surrounding cities.

 

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Broken Garage Door or Opener Problems

Every house with a garage at some point will have a broken garage door or opener that prevents opening and closing. Garages are often used to enter the home and because of this having a routine to inspect the various parts of your garage and opener is a great idea. Once something goes wrong, it’s best to know what to look for to find the problem and fix it yourself or call a local professional garage door repair company.

Over the years our technicians have diagnosed and repaired thousands of garage doors and openers. Here are 5 common reasons your door garage door or opener stops working properly.

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5 Things to Check for a Broken Garage Door or Opener

  1. The opener remote no longer opens and closes the door – Is the opener plugged in the outlet? Make sure the power cord has not become unplugged. Also, verify the remote has a good battery plus check your garage remote user manual about the sensor settings.
  2. The garage opens on its own – Is there another remote someone else is using? If not, make sure and check the opener wiring for any loose connections. Use the manual to troubleshoot further and reset opener if needed. If the door continues to open by itself, call a garage repair service technician for help.
  3. Garage door gets jammed when opening or closing – Is there anything blocking the sensor? Keep the path of the door clear. Also, check for a broken spring. Lubricate moving parts if needed.
  4. The door makes loud noises, and squeaky sounds – Check rollers, hinges, and bearings and lubricate if needed. A broken spring or opener also causes loud noises.
  5. The garage door doesn’t open or close completely – Tracks get damaged and bent. Straighten out bends to fix this. Also, check for a damaged or broken spring.

Austin TX Garage Door Repair Service

Garage doors and openers don’t last forever, but with regular maintenance, you can extend their life-span. If none of the above tips to find and fix your door or opener didn’t work, give us a call. Our garage door technicians are rated 5 stars by Yelp and we repair and service all makes and models of doors and openers. Our greater Austin technicians will fix your broken garage door or opener fast and on the same day if needed.

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Repair Garage Door or New Replacement?

Need a garage door repair or a new replacement because of old age or accident with your car. For garage doors that are more than 12 years old now is perfect for also boosting the curb appeal of your home and transforming the look with a new garage door.  It’s also not too expensive to replace a garage door. Many studies show that 10 to 12 years is the lifespan of your home’s garage door.

If a recent mishap involving your car ended up damaging panels or breaking hardware, a repair is possible most times. Pulling in too far or backing in too close to a garage door is the most common accident.

If your door doesn’t open or close remember it’s also the largest part of your home and is dangerous to try and fix on your own. Every year 20,000 injuries are caused by accidents involving a garage door repair.

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Causes for a Broken Door

  • Broken Torsion Spring
  • Snapped Cable
  • Dead Transmitter Battery
  • Bent Garage Door Track
  • Photo Eye Sensor Blocked
  • Object Blocking Door
  • Limit Settings Need Adjustment

The springs are often a part that will prevent your door from opening. It’s common to come home after your workday and hit the opener, and nothing happens. Springs don’t last forever, and old ones will at some point in their lifespan snap and break. It’s an easy repair, and usually, springs get replaced within a few hours for around 100 bucks. Broken spring? Never try to open or also close the door with the automatic opener.

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Garage openers also paly an essential role when it comes to the failure of opening or closing your door.  Many times a quick fix is also easy as replacing the batteries in the transmitter in your car. If you can still open the door by pressing the opener button on your wall then replacing the battery in your car’s remote should fix the problem.

Austin Garage Door Services

Throughout the years our local Austin garage door technicians have repaired and replaced all makes and models of garage doors and openers.  If it’s a new door you need installed, it’ll only take a few hours. We also offer emergency garage door services within the local Austin area.