Phantom Garage Door Opener Troubleshooting

Garage door opener issues overhead phantom garage door opener occasionally when in up position only the door will not come down by remote or wall button.

Phantom garage door opener troubleshooting.

A properly balanced door will hold itself halfway open while being supported entirely by its springs. If your garage door opener has this symptom watch this video to learn why. If you re too far away this can cause a. Be careful not to scratch the lenses.

It s also possible that the circuit breaker fuse or gfci outlet powering the door opener circuit has tripped or burned out. Be sure door is in good repair properly lubricated and balanced. Check the garage door photo eye and try cleaning the lenses on both sides of the door. Happening more frequently over time.

The keypad doesn t work firstly check that you re using it within the range required for your opener. Close the door and use emergency release knob to disconnect trolley. If one remote control works and another does not check battery remote control type series ii and frequency of non working unit. Use a soft cloth and a glass cleaner that doesn t streak or a pre packaged lens cleaner designed for eyeglasses and camera lenses.

Does your overhead door garage door opener just click when trying to operate it. Open and close door manually. Also verify the antenna on the motor unit is in the proper placement. Be sure all fasteners are tight.

If you find that other lights or electrical circuits in the garage aren t operating this is the likely cause and you ll need to reset the breaker or gfci or replace the burned out fuse. If it does not disconnect the opener and call for professional garage door service.