Signs That Tell You It’s Time to Replace Your Garage Door Opener

Garage door openers are pretty reliable. But this convenient garage door feature isn’t immune from wear-and-tear and unexpected damage. Before deciding on a garage door opener repair Santa Monica, here are some signs that you need an upgrade before it breaks down:  

Unresponsive garage door opener 

If you’ve already checked that remote batteries aren’t the issue, an unresponsive garage door opener could mean there’s a glitch in the wiring or the logic board. These parts can be replaced, but in most cases, it’s a better option to install a new unit.  

There are extra noises 

Garage door openers with a chain drive are expectedly louder than other units. Unfortunately, it only gets louder the older the unit gets. Regular garage door maintenance will help reduce the sounds. Now, if the sounds persist, then it is best to have a professional technician inspect the source of the noise to be sure that it’s not serious.  

Too much vibration

Slight vibrations in your garage door opener may seem normal, but it’s best to check on any shakes that you hadn’t seen before. Vigorous shaking may cause nuts and bolts to come loose and the opener to disengage from the mount. If that happens, the garage door opener could break off and fall onto the ground (or worse, on your parked car). So get your garage door checked before any major damage happens.   

Garage door opens then reverses

Garage doors should conveniently open or close anytime you need them to. If it opens then reverses right away, with lights flashing, then there’s a problem. This could mean an issue with the sensor at the bottom of the garage door frame. The sensors might be misaligned, or something might be blocking its line of sight. Keep the area across the garage door free from any dirt or debris, and wipe clean the photo eye of your sensors. If it persists, have an expert check on the alignment of the electronic eyes. 

 Keeping a close eye on your garage door may seem unnecessary, but upgrading at the right time means you won’t get any nasty and pricey surprises. At Stuart Garage Doors, we provide unmatched service and selections for a garage door repair Santa Monica. Call us for a free quote today.