One of the most common things to be found outside homes these days is a super-convenient automatic garage door. While garage doors are very reliable, there is, as with anything, the chance they could malfunction. Here are some tips on what to look for and how to fix it when troubleshooting Overhead Garage Doors Scottsdale AZ,
- Check the batteries. While this may seem like a “duh” moment, the remote transmitter which sends the signal to open the garage door needs the power the batteries provide. This is actually one of the most often overlooked issues as to why the door will not open. The easiest ways to check the batteries is to press the “open” button on the transmitter within the garage. If the door opens, then the problem is very likely to be just a simple matter of changing the batteries.
- If the door opened just fine but seemed to refuse to close, the problem may lie with the photo eye. At the bottom of each door are two photo eyes which transmit a laser between each other. If anything breaks the beam, the door will not close due to the fact they think there is something in the way. This is a safety measure which has been in existence since 1993. Over the course of time, the eyes can, of course, become dirty. Clean the eyes gently, and this should solve the problem. If it does not, there is also the problem of the eyes being misaligned. The eyes need to be facing directly at each other at the same angle for them to receive the laser properly. If either eye is misaligned, this will also result in the door not closing properly.
- If the Overhead Garage Doors Scottsdale AZ happen to be out of alignment, this can be a very dire issue. While it is possible to fix this sort of thing by oneself, it can be quite dangerous when tinkering with the hardware of the garage door. It is best to contact a company which specializes in Neighborhood Garage Door Service.
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