There are many possible reasons why your garage door opener isn’t working. Your opener may not be working due to dead remote batteries, power supply issues, misaligned sensors, or a faulty motor. It could also be other components of your garage door, such as the springs, misaligned tracks, or broken cables.  If troubleshooting doesn’t fix it, a professional repair may be needed.

A garage door that reverses while trying to close is often caused by misaligned safety sensors, an obstruction in the door’s path, or an issue with the opener’s settings. Cleaning the sensors and ensuring nothing is blocking the door can help, but persistent issues may require professional adjustment. If a garage door refuses to close, but is necessary to do so, you could pull the disconnect cord. Be careful, and ensure you control the descent of the door as it will no longer have anything keeping it from potentially slamming down.

A garage door opener that works intermittently can be a pain to troubleshoot. It is most often caused by receiver malfunctions, loose or frayed wiring, a dying remote battery or interference between the remote and receiver. Garage doors experiencing intermittent issues are unpredictable and can leave you locked in or out, so we recommended to reach out to your local garage door professionals.

Basic troubleshooting, like checking batteries and ensuring the sensors are clean, can be done yourself. However, repairs involving internal components, wiring, or motor issues should be handled by a professional to avoid safety risks and further damage.