5 Things to Look at When Your Garage Door Won’t Go Down

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When garage doors go up but they don’t come back down again, there is usually a reason. Today, I am going to share with you the five things to consider looking at when this issue happens with your garage door.

Major Safety Sensors Not Lining Up

On most garage doors there are safety sensors designed to detect any obstruction between each on both sides of the garage door and automatically prevent the door from closing. When there is something in between each of these sensors, or if there is a problem with the way they are operating, your door may not close. Check to see if the red light is solid or whether it is a flashing light. Flashing lights indicate the sensors on either side do not line up.

LIftmaster Safety Sensors Misaligned

The second type of safety sensor that is in place with most garage doors is a LIftmaster sensor. Similar to the major safety sensors, they need to line up. When you examine each of these units, make sure the green light is lit properly.

Faulty Wiring in Sensors

A common concern that arises in safety sensors is wiring that has lost its integrity or connection over time. This can happen during installation if a staple might have pierced the wire partially, or if the connection points have suffered corrosion and need to be cleaned, serviced and redone.

Motor Head Wiring Overstretched

After time, the wires on your garage door opener’s motor head can become stretched out and even removed from terminals. Depending on the style of garage door opener you have, you will need to remove the cover to check the wire connections. If something is loose or corroded, you will need to call for service.

Garage Door Sensor Brackets Not Mounted Correctly

Sometimes garage door brackets are mounted on wood while other times they are mounted directly onto steel. Depending on they type of door you have, you will either see brackets mounted to wood or snapped and fit onto the steel rail. If the sensors are not mounted correctly you can experience issues with garage door operation.

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