A
garage door opener is an integral part of your garage door system. If
it's not working properly, you may need to have a garage door company
fix it or install a new one. Consider these undeniable signs that you
need to replace your garage door opener.
Sign
#1: Putting in New Batteries Doesn't Do Much to Improve Performance
Garage
door openers can start acting up when the batteries are running low.
If you reinstall the batteries on your garage door opener and still
have a problem getting it to work efficiently, you may need to get a
new one. Just make sure that the batteries you were putting in the
garage opener were brand new and the right fit for your garage door
opener.
Sign
#2: Your Garage Door Opener Has Been Submerged in Water
Electronics
and water do not mix. If your garage door opener has been submerged
in water, such as from a flood in the garage, you’re better off
replacing it. Get a new opener rather than try to work with a damaged
system that could be dangerous. If only the garage door remote was
submerged, you don't have to get a whole new system — just get a
new remote.
You
may prevent water damage from happening to the remote control of your
new garage door opener by keeping it in a sealed compartment of your
car or in a watertight container in your garage. If your garage is
often open or leaks in the rain, prioritize fixing the problem to
protect your new garage door opener.
Sign
#3: Your Garage Door Opener Detaches from the Door
If
your garage door detaches from the garage door opener device on the
ceiling of your garage, have it replaced right away. If it even looks
like it might detach, you should get a new one as soon as you can. A
garage door that detaches and lands suddenly without warning can be
deadly for any personal or animal who happens to be in its way.
Sign
#4: Your Garage Door Is Opening More Slowly
If
you notice that your garage door is opening more slowly, a big
problem may be brewing within your garage door opener. One possible
cause is that the roller brackets or track simply needs lubrication.
In some cases, you may need to update the settings.
Contact
a technician to come check out your garage door if it's slowing down
or if the opener hesitates. You may need to obtain a new garage door
opener immediately because a garage door opener that's malfunctioning
in this way will be dangerous if it comes undone.
Sign
#5: You've Tried Turning Off LED Lights and Problems Persist
Although
not all LED bulbs will interfere with garage door openers, there have
been reports
of
situations where LED lights have caused problems with garage door
openers. If your garage door opener is acting up, you may first try
troubleshooting by turning off any LED lights that you use nearby or
replacing the LED bulbs with regular bulbs.
If
the problems stop when the lights are off or you have started using
regular bulbs, you probably don't need to replace your garage door
opener. On the other hand, if the problems persist, it's best to get
a new garage door opener. Meanwhile, if you want to continue using
LED lights, make sure that you buy popular name brands that are
properly shielded to avoid future issues.
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#6: Your Garage Door Seems to Have a Mind of Its Own
Garage
doors that are working intermittently are probably doing so because
they are on their last legs. A wiring issue may be to blame, and you
may need an entirely new system to correct the problem.
If
you must sometimes press the button on your garage door opener remote
many times to get it to work, you may need to replace the garage door
opener itself. If you have already tried basic fixes like installing
new batteries or trying your other remotes, the issue probably is
with the opener itself, not just the remote.
Sign
#7: You Notice Weird Noises from the Garage Door When It Opens
If
you have used your garage door for a long time, you probably know all
the normal noises it makes on ascent and descent. If you start to
notice weird noises when your garage door opens, that may be a sign
that of trouble with your garage door opener. Have a garage door
company look at it to be sure the system is working safely.
Finally,
contact Edgemont
Garage Doors
for
more information on our garage door opener services. With our diverse
array of high-quality garage door openers, you'll be able to easily
find just the right replacement for your garage door opener. Soon you
can be clicking with ease and enjoying a worry-free entrance to your
garage every time you return home.
