1. The garage door does not open from the wall control button – make sure you check the wall control button and make sure the “lock” function has not been switched on.  Make sure to check the power source of the overhead motor as the garage buttons are ties to the garage door opener as a power source.  The motor protector may also be open, which will not allow the motor to work.  Once reset, wait about 20 minutes before trying to open door with wall control remote.
2. The garge door opens and closes for no apparent reason – Make sure to check the staples keeping the wires to the wall from the control to the overhead power unit.  Sometimes stables can short wires which can cause the door to open and close.  Erase all your remote codes and recode your remotes in case someone has the same garage code as you do.
3. Garage door starts to open but stops just before its completely open – Make sure the garage door is properly lubricated and is free from any hang ups.  Adjusting the chain will also help to get the door to open fully.  Also make sure to check the “open force” adjustment settings on the overhead power motor.
4. The garage door opener motor runs, but the door does not open -  Check the carriage slide and make sure it is engaged to the chain.  Check the force adjustment and change the settings if necessary.  Check the sprocket on the garage door opener.  If the sprocket is not turning it is most likely stripped and needs to be replaced. Too much tension or slack in the chain will cause the sprocket to damage.

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When many people think of garage door repair, they think huge repairs that usually include replacing springs, cables, door panels, or overhead motors.  The truth is that some garage door repair can be very small and important, such as replacing clicker garage door opener remotes.

Most clicker remotes for garage doors simply stop working because the battery has run out of juice.  90% of the time, these remotes can be fixed by simply replacing the one or two AA batteries and whala, you have fixed your garage door remote.  The other 10% of remotes have either been damaged or broken by some means to make them irrepairable.  If you are in this 10% category, how do you fix this clicker garage door opener?

The only thing you can do at this point is replace your remote.  Where can you find one you might ask?  It’s actually quite easy as most hardware stores carry remotes that are universal and will work with any garage door opening system.  Once you get a new replacement remote(s), you must stand on a ladder and sync up the garage door opening motor with your new remotes.  If you do not do this, you can press your clicker remote all you want, but the door will never open or close.  You have to sync up the codes so that the garage door opener can look for the signal and so that your remote can be set up to send one.  This process usually takes about 5 minutes and once it’s been synched up, you never have to do it again.

Remember that garage door remotes usually only last about 6-8 months on the batteries put inside of them.  Always replace the batteries first if you are having trouble getting the garage door remote to work.  We hope this article has been helpful in your quest to fix your clicker garage door opener.

Garage door springs are extremely powerful, but also extremely dangerous mechanisms. No matter what kind of door springs you have, both the door and the springs have to be maintained in a very good order and periodically inspected to ensure safety. Garage door springs are under extreme tension and if you try to adjust them on your own they could literally kill you.  If you suspect a spring adjustment issue is causing your garage door opener to malfunction, call a qualified garage door repair professional.  Garage door springs are great tools that help your garage door opening run smoothly. They are incredibly powerful, and can be dangerous if they aren’t handled properly.

Torsion springs exert their counterbalance force or energy in a twisting motion, while side mounted springs will extend and contract to counterbalance the garage door. Torsion springs are usually mounted above a closed door, parallel and horizontal to the top section of the door. They provide lifting power for the door by winding and unwinding while the door is opened and closed. Torsion springs always grow in length when they are wound in the proper direction. If your spring does not get longer as you wind it, you are winding it the wrong direction probably because it is improperly installed.

Replacement directions are identical for single-car and double-car garage doors with the EZ-Set Torsion Spring System with only one spring on the left side. The only difference is that the center shaft coupler (or the center of the shaft, if there is no coupler) is supported in the middle on double-car doors. Replacing the garage door torsion springs must be done carefully. The torsion shaft which passes through these springs, prevents possible accidents due to spring failure. Replacing both springs will not only prevent any damage caused by the breaking of the second spring, but also keep your door working efficiently. It is always a good idea to have your garage door spring system inspected at least once a year by a professional overhead door technician.

There are many reasons why a garage door opener fails.  The most common reason is that the track line is misaligned.  Another reason is that the chain is either too tight or too loose.  Garage door springs are another common ailment that will ultimately kill a garage door opener if not maintained.  Lets go into a few of these reason in detail and share with you some of the solutions.

First of all lets talk about what happens to your garage door opener if the tracks are misaligned. Misaligned tracks cause the door not to roll up and down smoothly and evenly.  The whole point of of having the tracks is to put the least amount of resistance on the garage door opener motor unit.  If the tracks have been damaged or become uneven, bad pressure will be put on the garage door opener.  This extra resistance is very bad on the motor and will ultimately burn it out.  Most motor burnouts are caused by this simple issue of making sure your tracks are stable and aligned to minimize garage door resistance.  Tracks are super easy to fix and maintain.  They are made of aluminum or steel tracks and brackets can be adjusted very easily with the turn of the screw.  If the track is wiggling or shifting, simply add a few more support brackets which will cost you only a few dollars at a hardware store.

The second garage door killer is the chain itself.  Yearly maintenance on the chain will help your garage door motor to last for a very long time.  If the chain is too loose it will cause the motor to slip and get out of its rhythm.  If the chain has slipped and the door opens faster than normal the motor will continue to turn according to its timer.  If the motor continues to run once its open you will burn out the motor because its like putting a brick wall in front of a moving car, its just not good.  Simple tightening or loosening the spring will adjust the tightness of the chain.  Make sure the chain is tight, meaning no slack, but don’t over tighten it as it will put additional pressure on the sprocket mechanism.

The third thing is the coil springs.  These are very dangerous to maintain by yourself as there is a great amount of pressure being contained in the spring.  Experts say that you should replace your springs every 5-7 years.  The safest and best plan is to have a garage door repair service come out and check them out every 2 years.