Do you have to manually open your garage door because the remote control suddenly stopped working? Before tossing your remote control into the garbage bin and assuming it is useless, consider the possible reasons why it may have stopped working. Repairing the remote control might be simple, and you can call a professional for assistance if you do not know what to do. A professional knows everything about garage doors and what could cause the remote control to stop working. For example, an inspection of your garage door system might be necessary in case there is a bigger problem at hand other than a malfunctioning remote control. 

Old Batteries Might Be the Culprit

A homeowner might not know that the remote control to his or her garage door requires batteries to function. For example, if a homeowner recently moved into a home and has never had a garage before, he or she might not know how a garage door remote control works. If you have not done so already, find the compartment where the batteries are stored in your remote control and change the batteries. If changing the batteries does not lead to remote control working, there is another problem at hand. A professional can be contacted to inspect the remote control and let you know if it needs a repair or should be replaced.

The Garage Door Opener Antenna is Damaged

There is an antenna on your garage door opener that plays a vital role in its ability to work. The remote control might not function if the antenna is damaged or dirty, so clean the antenna to see if the problem resolves. Another problem that could cause the remote control to stop working is if the photo eye sensors are problematic, as the antenna must connect with the sensors. You can attempt cleaning the sensors on your own, but it is wise to hire a professional to inspect them on your behalf. The sensors might need to be repaired, such as rewired if they are damaged.

The Garage Door Opener is Not the Problem

In some cases, the garage door opener is not the problem when the door does not open or close. For example, the tracks may be problematic and cause the door to not open. There are multiple parts of a garage door system that could interfere with the door opening, which is why you need to contact a professional for assistance.

Reach out to a garage door opener repair company for more information.

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