How To Fix A Garage Door Opener

Garage door won t open all the way.

How to fix a garage door opener.

Most chain drive openers suggest you tighten the chain so there s about 1 4 in. Check the chain tension. Finally it s possible the garage door opener s motor. Of slack from the rail to the chain check your manual.

If you re too far away this can cause a. The keypad doesn t work firstly check that you re using it within the range required for your opener. You may also need to reprogram your keypad or replace the batteries in it. Over tightening the chain will put excess wear and tear on the shaft and gears.

As with many such problems the most common problem is the simplest one the motor unit has been unplugged. Also verify the antenna on the motor unit is in the proper placement. It s also possible that the circuit breaker fuse or gfci outlet powering the door opener circuit has tripped or burned.