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Having Trouble with Your Garage Door Not Opening? Learn 7 Potential Reasons

Having Trouble with Your Garage Door Not Opening? Learn 7 Potential Reasons

If you’re having issues getting your garage door to open, it may be a minor issue that you can tweak yourself, it may require professional garage door repair, or it may be time for you to have a new custom garage door installed. Check out seven potential reasons for having garage door opening trouble and then reach out to Dynamic Garage Door at 855-343-3667 if you need further assistance.

1. The batteries in your transmitter may be dead

This is the most common and also the most obvious reason that your garage door may not be opening correctly but sometimes it’s an option that’s simply overlooked. Take a look at the transmitter inside your garage to see if the garage opens when it’s pressed. If it does, then it’s likely the issue is with the transmitter in your car and you simply need to replace the batteries.

2. The photo eye isn’t in alignment

If the issue is that you can open the door normally but then no attempts are made to close it when you press the remote, then you’ll want to first look at the photo eye. If it’s dirty, simply cleaning it off can fix the issue. If it’s not aligned correctly, then it won’t match up on both sides.

3. There’s an issue with the transmitters

If you’re in range, the batteries are good, and the door isn’t opening then take a moment to check if the antenna is hanging down form the motor without obstruction. If it’s clear to receive signals then make sure it’s not damaged. If it is, then you need to call in the professionals for garage door repair.

4. There’s something in the path of the door

A garage door has a reversing mechanism that keeps anything from getting crushed in their path. If you find your door closing partially and then going back up, then it could be caused by something on the ground that’s blocking the path of the sensors.

5. You have broken springs

If a spring breaks while you’re around, you’ll hear a loud bang. Remember that your garage door is very heavy and it has strong springs that lift the door. Depending on your door, you’ll have either one or two torsion springs and if one or both fail your garage door may have trouble opening.

6. The disconnect switch has been enabled

There’s a switch, usually attached to a rope, that can be used to turn the garage door off in an emergency. If it’s become enabled accidentally, then the door won’t open or close.

7. The garage door has been manually locked

Many older garage doors have manual locks that look like a knob or handle right in the middle of the garage door. If the lock on this space has been accidentally turned on, then the door may simply be locked and need to be unlocked.

Of course, you can always reach out to Dynamic Garage Door at 855-343-3667 for help with any and all garage door replacements, maintenance, or repairs.

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