EASY: Garage Door Opener Not Working or Intermittent Fix

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LED lightbulbs are great BUT....they may cause your garage door openers to stop working. See all the details in this video. If this video doesn't help, try reprogramming your garage door remotes. Here is a link showing how to do that. • EASY FIX: Garage Door ...
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[@TightWadDIY]

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[@sagknat31]

TightWadDI

[@VKZ24]

Thanks so much. I appreciate the link, but $18 for ONE bulb!? I think I'll keep looking.

[@PeterKimmich]

Wow, you described the issue I was having exactly, down to the same opener and the same LED bulbs. Insanity. Thanks man!

[@TightWadDIY]

Peter Kimmich You are welcome. I’m glad you found the video. It’s such a frustrating issue but thankfully the fix is simple. Be sure to subscribe.

[@randallcooper5586]

You are a genius. I have been dealing with this for months. This was my issue as well that we had an LED bulb in it. I changed the bulb and it now works,

[@TightWadDIY]

Randall Cooper I’m glad I was able to help. It drove me nuts for a few weeks before I finally figured it out. I couldn’t find any documentation online either.

[@cortijodienda5855]

Wooooowwww… I am an aircraft mechanic and couldn’t believe that this problem was eluding me. After 18 months of living in my new house, I was able to fix the issue thanks to you. Lightbulbs would have never crossed my mind 💡

[@TightWadDIY]

It took me 3-4 weeks to figure it out so don’t feel bad! I would have never suspected light bulb interference.

[@petehagan1959]

I have battled this for 2 months thinking I somehow broke the receiving antenna! You solved my problem. Thanks for this video!

[@TightWadDIY]

Pete Hagan I’m sorry you didn’t find the video sooner! I’m glad it’s fixed now though. You are very welcome.

[@user-cn2em9gb4f]

Watched 3 other "fix" videos before I got to yours. THANK YOU! You were the first to mention anything about LED light bulbs. Had a FEIT brand LED bulb installed originally. Removed it and replaced it with a cheap LED bulb from Walmart. INSTANT FIX. Everything works perfectly. Couldn't be happier. You are my new best friend.

[@TightWadDIY]

That’s great! I’m glad you found the fix!

[@nemockulous]

Friggen amazing man. I was trying to think in my head what the correlation was with mine, and it makes so much sense now. Appreciate you.

[@TightWadDIY]

Edwin Brodmarkle I’m glad you found the video! It was so frustrating at first.

[@kayaj3802]

Thank you so much! I just replaced the old, blown out bulbs and used LED bulbs. Sure enough the opener wouldn't work closing the garage door. 2 weeks of frustration and a quick internet search lead me to your video. Changed out the bulbs back to the old fashioned ones and voilà, works like a charm!

[@TightWadDIY]

Kaya J I’m glad you stumbled across my video. Genie makes an LED bulb now that works in garage door openers.

[@maxburgess9353]

OMG, why couldn't I have found this video 3 hours ago! After all the trouble shooting, this finishing did the trick. Thank you!

[@TightWadDIY]

Max Burgess I’m glad you figured it out in only 3 hours. This took me about 3 weeks to figure out!

[@terryrichards5421]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I just moved to a new house so I reprogrammed the keypad code, changed the remote batteries and replaced a blown bulb. Of course, I used a nice bright energy-efficient LED bulb. Ever since, I've been racking my brains over the same problem. I had noticed that there was a time delay but I hadn't tied it to the time-out on the lights.

[@TightWadDIY]

I’m glad you got it figured out!

[@nidkgclark]

The power of the internet.....you're a genius, been dealing with this since we got our new opener. Problem solved! Thanks man!

[@TightWadDIY]

Nicholas Clark I’m glad I was able to help. Congrats on getting it working again.

[@stefaniekuhnhausen2733]

You are awesome! THANK YOU for posting this! My husband installed LED bulbs and that was around the time when I noticed that I could not close my garage from my car after pulling out of the garage! I was ready to give up! The garage door opener worked though. Your video described my exact frustrations!!!

[@TightWadDIY]

Stefanie Kuhnhausen I’m glad you found the video! Feel free to share on social media so friends don’t have the same frustrations!

[@mikea1406]

You sir are a gentleman, scholar, and most important, a good guy. Changed out the bulb for an old style, and it worked like a charm. Thank you!!!

[@TightWadDIY]

Yes! I’m glad you found the video. It was such a frustrating issue. I appreciate the undeserved accolades also! Merry Christmas.

[@theerhodes1131]

Thank you so much for putting that video on KZbin. You hit the nail on the head! I spent several hours yesterday trying to figure it out with five different transmitters. Removing the LED lights fixed it immediately. I’m on my way to buy incandescent a. Thank you again!

[@CarlosPerez-jh2ru]

It worked like a charm!! Changed the CREE LED bulbs I had installed for FEIT LED bulbs and problem solved. Thank you!!!

[@TightWadDIY]

Carlos Perez Good to know some FEIT bulbs work! Thanks for sharing.

[@Njoiraja]

What a fix! In my case I introduced two things at once LED bulbs & configuring second remote. So I was so tunnel visioned on the extra remote and honestly could have never thought of LED lights! Thank you so much. Next step is to watch your video in fixing a noisy garage door.

[@TightWadDIY]

Z Syed I wouldn’t have figured it out because I would have thought the same thing you did! I’m glad you found my video.

[@robhodgson1220]

That was EXACTLY my problem. Thanks for taking the time to share this video!

[@No_Kickstand]

Sweet! Thank you, I never thought the lightbulbs would be what was causing our garage door receiver to work sporadically. I was about to buy a range extender or something similar. I am glad I found this video.

[@TightWadDIY]

Yes sir! It seems crazy doesn’t it?

[@mikescherer7847]

You are the man! Had troubles ever since I replaced bulb with led. Had no idea of what was causing interference. Thanks again!

[@TightWadDIY]

Mike Scherer You are welcome. Check out the Genie LED bulbs. They worked great on mine.

[@rwade6885]

Thank you soooo much for posting this. My daughter bought a house and the garage opener was doing this and she expected Dad to figure it out. I WAS STUMPED! You saved us!

[@TightWadDIY]

R Wade Haha. I’m glad I could help you continue to be her super hero. I have two daughters of my own.

[@kristenhermann4820]

Thank you! This worked for us. Had the same issue and your video was the solution we needed. We have passed this onto a friend who is having the same issue and it resolved it for him as well! Crazy something so simple is the fix!

[@TightWadDIY]

Kristen Freidinger Great! I’m glad you found the video. It was such a frustrating problem. Spread the word.

[@leaderdot3574]

Amazing! struggling with this for forever! Changed the bulbs and it works! You're my hero!

[@TightWadDIY]

Leader DOT I was so excited when I finally figured out the issue. Check out the Genie LED bulbs. They work perfectly.

[@jcb2001]

You are a life saver! Been trying to figure out this problem for a week and ran across your video. PROBLEM SOLVED. Many thanks.

[@TightWadDIY]

jcb2001 I’m glad you found my video. It was such a frustrating problem!

[@kenopenshaw3910]

Amazing! Who would have thought an LED would cause this! Fixed my problem straight away - Thank you!

[@TightWadDIY]

Ken Openshaw That’s great news! I’m glad you found the video. Be sure to subscribe!

[@shepdog]

Oh my god, that is it!!!! I replaced a bulb with an LED a few weeks ago, and I have been so frustrated for weeks. I was about to replace the whole unit. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@TightWadDIY]

shephund Haha. You aren’t the only one who has felt this way. Genie makes an LED bulbs that will work with most openers.

[@raulthomas2171]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I recently installed a new Chamberlain B4505T Garage Door Opener and experienced the exact same problems that you described with the remotes and wireless keypad. I removed the LED light bulbs and now the remotes and keypad work perfectly! I never would have thought about the light bulbs being the cause of the problem. Great work, and thanks again! R. Thomas, Charlotte

[@TightWadDIY]

That’s great!

[@Nackenzi]

I had this issue after replacing older cfl tube lights with led fixtures. Sporadic issues, and my opener would sometimes work with the lights on, but unreliable at best. I since moved the led ceiling fixtures to a different switch which I only use when I need additional light in my garage for projects. Thank you sir! I thank you for the time you spent making this video!

[@TightWadDIY]

Ian Caldwell I’m glad you were able to fix your issue. Be sure to subscribe!

[@mcarrell45]

Great Video, changed batteries , reprogrammed the cars, nothing worked...until I switched out the bulb, works great! Thanx

[@TightWadDIY]

M Carrell Glad I was able to help. It was very frustrating! Look for the Genie LED bulbs at your hardware store. They are supposed to work fine.

[@seilcho7]

I almost replaced whole opener... I gotta try this tomorrow. Thank you.

[@TightWadDIY]

Seil Cho Hopefully this is all your issue is also! You can just PayPal me the money you were going to spend! Haha.

[@brianmcnair3424]

OMG! I've been battling this for months now. I placed a bulb in my front porch light that's next to my keypad, Couldn't figure out why this was happening all a sudden. I literally was walking out the door to replace the keypad when I stumbled on your post, THANK YOU!

[@TightWadDIY]

Yes! I’m so glad you found my video first!

[@4896tony]

Thanks so much. This was confounding me for a few days. Changed the LED bulbs out and it was back to normal

[@TightWadDIY]

Tony Corrie I’m glad to hear you found the video! If you want to use LED bulbs, you can get the Genie brand. They are made to use in garage door openers.

[@jeffcondit8721]

Awesome! I was having the exact same problem. Thank you for taking the time and sharing this simple solution.

[@TightWadDIY]

I’m glad you found the video. It was really frustrating at first.

[@markc3448]

Omg, you rock!! That had been driving me nuts. Never would have found it if not for your video. Thank you!!

[@TightWadDIY]

Mark C I’m glad you found my video! I was going crazy too and KZbin was no help for me. I knew I had to make a video.

[@mib7483]

Awesome, problem solved!!! Thanks for the video, you saved me from more frustration trying to figure out the problem. I installed LED bulbs in my garage and that was the culprit.

[@TightWadDIY]

I’m glad you found the video! I wish everyone could see this to avoid the frustration!

[@AM-fi1kv]

Dude, I was racking my brain looking at several different ways to fix the EXCACT same problem. So glad your video came up in my feed, you saved me time and money! BTW, yours was by far the easiest way to solve the problem. Thank you.

[@lincolnsecond7179]

If an LED bulb does not turn out to be the problem, it may be caused by a bad capacitor on the power board. The capacitor that goes bad costs about 50 cents. However to install a new board may cost $75 for the part and $100 for labor. This problem is more likely in older models of garage door openers.

[@AM-fi1kv]

@@lincolnsecond7179 Thanks for the additional info, but when I turn the light to the opener off the door opens normally. When the light is on, the door won't open. Your info is much appreciated, just in case the bulb doesn't solve the problem.

[@TightWadDIY]

Great! I’m glad this worked for you!

[@richardherrmann641]

I really appreciate this one. I just got new Chamberlain door openers and they didn't work correctly. Could not program them etc. I found your youtube and race out and removed the LED bulbs i put it. BINGO. Everything works. Thanks Buddy!!!!!!

[@TightWadDIY]

Yes! I’m glad you found the video. It was so annoying!

[@NickLukefahr]

Thanks for this video. This sounds like the exact thing that is happening for me (Opens on pretty much the first try, but takes multiple pushes to bring down), and I also installed LED bulbs in my opener... I will try fixing this tonight!

[@TightWadDIY]

I bet it fixes your problems! Genie apparently now sells LED bulbs that don't cause this problem now.

[@jeff2847]

Wow - you rock! Thank you so much for posting this! Unbelievably easy fix for a very long standing problem. Made my day!

[@TightWadDIY]

jeff bare Yes! I’m glad you found the video! I wish I had a way to send it to everyone with a garage! 😂😂

[@velocon]

Many thanks for your video. I had the same issue and it was driving me nuts. Never would have guessed it was the LEDs. All fixed now thanks to you!!

[@TightWadDIY]

You're welcome!

[@stuartsusnick1464]

What a helpful fellow! Once I removed the plastic cover, I saw that the bulb I had in place was the twisty (fluorescent? LED?) sort of bulb which was flickering slightly. When I removed it, all remotes worked. When I replaced it with a 60 watt old school incandescent bulb (the kind that used to cost like 25 cents) all remotes worked. To double check, I reinstalled the twisty bulb. No remotes worked. I removed twisty bulb and reinstalled the old school incandescent. All remotes worked. Case closed! THANK YOU!

[@TightWadDIY]

Yes! I’m glad you got it worked again. It’s such an odd issue. You’re welcome.

[@alansanders5553]

I replaced a burned out light bulb in my garage opener with new LED bulb and the remotes for the opener quit working and I never correlated the led bulb with the remote controls not working. I thought the mother board went out - wrong. Replaced the led bulb with a standard bulb and the problem was solved - both openers worked again. You saved me $300 and about 4 hours work installing a new opener. THANK YOU VERY MUCH - YOUR VIDEO WAS SPOT ON

[@TightWadDIY]

Alan Sanders You are welcome. I went through the same process before figuring it out.

[@aladams1440]

So glad you took the time to put on this video. Seems to be my problem. Removed the LED. We'll see over time if it opens continuously or not.

[@TightWadDIY]

Al Adams You are welcome! There is a new LED bulb by Genie that is supposed to work. I haven’t installed mine yet to know for sure.

[@thomasforgacs9875]

Thank you so much!!! Was fighting our opener for years was just about to buy a new one..IT WAS THE LED BULB... LOL 🤣

[@jimmyjavalog]

Holy crappity crap crap! This gets my vote for the best video ever on the internet. Never has anything helped me more than this other than my vasectomy. This was exactly my problem. Noticed the opener stopped working shortly after replacing the lightbulb with an LED bulb. It did work when I got home at night, because the light was off. The more you talked in your video, the more I could not believe that this was EXACTLY the problem I was having. Thanks so much for this video. I will now go back and let this video play on a loop without skipping the adverts in hopes this helps you even a bit :) Thanks!

[@TightWadDIY]

JimmyJavalog Your comment made me laugh. Just call me Dr. Tightwad. I’m glad you found the video and appreciate you offering to not skip the ads!

[@haliegriffin1561]

I cannot WAIT to try this.. this is EXACTLY our issue. Hooray, this has to be the solution. Thank you!!!

[@TightWadDIY]

I really hope it fixes your issue too!

[@Jake-sl2xj]

Thank you for the great informative video. After replacing the LED light bulb on my Life Master, I finally get it to work properly again.

[@TightWadDIY]

Kevin Yan Glad! I’m always happy to hear a success story.

[@davekerton7494]

Perfect! After changing batteries in my remote with no success, then recoding the the remote and still no success, I was baffled. Changing the LED's back to the old incandescent bulbs worked perfectly. Thanks!

[@TightWadDIY]

Dave Kerton I went through the same process before I figured it out! They do sell LED bulbs that work with garage door openers. Genie is the brand I ended up using.

[@michaelnishimura1203]

WOW!!! my LED bulb blocked the transmitter too! Just like you said. I unscrewed the LED bulb and the opener worked great. Changed the bulb and I had no more problems.

[@TightWadDIY]

That’s great!

[@B6jfkmx]

Unreal!!! This is the exact same issue I’m having. Opens just find but won’t close. Thank you so much, my frustration with my garage door is over! Got rid of the LED bulb!!!!!

[@TightWadDIY]

Yes! I’m glad you found the video. If you do want to use an LED bulb, I have a link to the Genie brand bulbs in the description. They are made to work with garage door openers.

[@kansaiwalker1]

Thank you so much! I thought the problem was with my remotes and unfortunately ordered 2 new ones which didn’t solve the problem. You really made my day, thank you again!

[@cindyrsdu5555]

No LED bulb in there, just the reg bulb 60W but my daughter said the same thing maybe I should put another bulb in. Will try that and pray it works, will let you know and Thank You So Much, your the only one finally came across that talked about the light bulb problem. I've been searching for a while. So thank you from our hearts. Will let you know.

[@TightWadDIY]

Cindy RSDU Here is an idea. Take out the bulb(s) completely and see if the problem still occurs. This will tell you for sure if it's the bulbs or an issue somewhere else.

[@fernandodavidez757]

Thank you !!! You preserved the sanity I have left!!!! damn LED bulbs . That video describes exactly what I’ve been experiencing and the methods to try to fix.

[@TightWadDIY]

Fernando Davidez You are so welcome. This was one of the most frustrating issues I’ve had as a home owner!

[@flyingvog1]

Wow, I have been fighting this issue for weeks now it is fixed thanks to you!

[@TightWadDIY]

John Vogan I’m glad you found this video then! It’s a very frustrating issue.

[@TerrierToughGuy]

This boggles my mind! You are a genius and yes this worked.

[@TightWadDIY]

Rich Haha. I wouldn’t say genius but I’m a problem solver for sure! Glad it worked for you. I will have a new video dropping soon showing a LED bulb that should work.

[@druegeme]

That's it! Man I was pondering and I did notice it works after waiting a while.. But never made the connection to the bulb. You are a Genie!

[@TightWadDIY]

Daniel Ruegemer it took me a few weeks to figure it out! Glad I was able to help.

[@ggua92722]

O..M..G the same happened to me. The light went out and replaced it with an LED type and door wouldn’t close. Removed the LED with a new CFL bulb and problem fixed. So happy I found your video. Thank you.

[@TightWadDIY]

That’s great! I’m glad you found the video to fix this annoying issue! Tell your friends.

[@vickyyu4516]

Thank you very much I just give up for two months untill see your video. You are a great.

[@TightWadDIY]

VICKY YU I know it was frustrating! I’m glad you found my video and were able to get yours working again.

[@jamesfelwell]

This is exactly the problem I was having-remote wouldn’t work on my way out of the garage when the light was on, but worked fine when I returned and lights were off. I replaced them with incandescent bulbs and remotes work fine. I have now ordered special LED “garage” bulbs that supposedly eliminate the interference. Thanks!

[@TightWadDIY]

Nice! Yes. I use the Genie brand bulbs for garage door openers and they work great.

[@1headheart]

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! I was ready to drive over my remotes! I reprogrammed them 10 times. Had 75W equivalent bulbs and had the issues. Switched to 60W ones and it’s good to go.

[@TightWadDIY]

Steve Berghs I’m glad it worked for you too! Tell all of your friends!

[@jayblog]

This video ended more than a year of frustration. Thank you!

[@TightWadDIY]

I’m so glad you found the video! I know that had to be a really frustrating time!

[@alisalehi6092]

Amazing!! I just installed new LED bulbs and got in trouble.The remote didn’t close the door,really a confusing situation. I appreciate you.😀

[@TightWadDIY]

Yeah...nobody wants an unhappy spouse! I’m glad you found the video and were able to get it working again. I’ve had the Genie bulbs in for a couple of years and they work great.

[@Aturni]

It was really bugging me until I read this. Thanks so much! Genius.

[@TightWadDIY]

Dennis Reeve Im glad I was able to help. Pass along the video and be sure to subscribe!

[@cindyrsdu5555]

Thank you so much for all your help. The new unit will be installed. You where the only person that could help with the issues we where having. Aging thanks for all your wonderful help. THUMBS UP!

[@TightWadDIY]

Cindy RSDU You are very welcome. I'm glad I could help you troubleshoot

[@nubble991]

This is exactly what’s happen too us! So frustrating! We put new bulbs in a week ago...who knew! THANK YOU!!!

[@TightWadDIY]

Melissa D I'm glad you were able to figure it out too! I had no idea bulbs could cause a problem until it happened to me.

[@noelbetancourt4531]

Finally got an answer for this head-braking issue man... thanks! (I was about to replace the operator cause is getting old but the problem was related with the LED bulbs)

[@TightWadDIY]

Noel Betancourt I’m glad you found the video!

[@jeffreykuhn3736]

I never knew that I had to have a BULB in the socket. I have a bulb where my brain is supposed to be! The thing would work when it wanted to. You saved me a lot of aggravation. I'd send you a couple bucks for your enthusiasm on sharing your knowledge but you obviously have a nicer crib than I do. I finally found a place for a green light bulb thats been sitting around useless. Thanks a heap. New subscriber fer sure dude.

[@TightWadDIY]

Jeffrey Kuhn Haha. I’m glad you were able to fix yours. It’s a frustrating problem for sure. I’ve worked hard for this crib. Full time job and two side hustles.

[@rachelbelair1424]

THANK YOU omg this solved our issue right away after many months of frustration.

[@TightWadDIY]

Yes! I’m glad you found the video! It was so frustrating! You are welcome. Make sure you subscribe!

[@evilehk]

Same issue, same garage door opener. I don’t want to admit how long I’ve had the issue! Thank you! FYI, the 4-pack affiliate link doesn’t work. I used the 1-pack link but ordered a 2-pack. I hope you still get credit!

[@TightWadDIY]

Thanks for the heads up. I’ll find a new link. I’m glad you got yours working again!

[@davfinport]

Heck yes! Finally! Thank you!! This has been a nightmare for a couple of weeks.

[@TightWadDIY]

Yes! I’m glad you found the video! I struggled with it for weeks too. What a pain!

[@laszlokovacslkovacs8144]

Thanks, your post was Right On!!!! I’m going nuts on how to overcome this issue and now I replaced the bulbs it all work like magic 🎉

[@TightWadDIY]

Glad it helped

[@TheSnocera]

I was going to replace my garage door opener until I saw this video. I would never have thought the light bulb was causing the issues. Thank you for saving me $200

[@TightWadDIY]

Shaun Nocera Whew! I’m glad you found it too! Check out the Genie brand bulbs if you really want LEDs. They are expensive but made specifically for garage door openers.

[@doc3379]

You just saved my garage door openers life! I was just about to “fix it” with my hammer... and found your video. Thank you, thank you.

[@TightWadDIY]

doc3379 You are welcome. I was at the point as well when I discovered the issue.

[@757phillycat]

Perfect! We have the same bulbs and the garage door signal is all over the place. Thanks!

[@TightWadDIY]

scott brown Hopefully this will take care of it for you!

[@donstanley8021]

Great video! I've been having the same problem you described! I suspected RF interference, specifically the new power meter they installed last summer! They are known to cause interference problems! Would you believe, I gave up troubleshooting the day and was closing the light cover on the door operator when I noticed the LED bulb! Hmm, I wonder! Time to check out KZbin. Bingo - I found your video! Back out to the garage to remove the LED bulbs - the door opened on the first try. However, it still wasn't working as good as it previously did! So next I switched off all the garage lights (nearly all LED lights of one type or another, and that made the difference! Thank you for taking the time to make and upload this video.

[@TightWadDIY]

Don Stanley I’m glad you discovered the issue and found my video. Check out the Genie LED bulbs. They worked great for me.

[@alessandragonzales6281]

Thank you so much! I had the same issue, really appreciate the information.

[@OddballAZ]

Absolutely awesome. Thank you, I am having the same problem but I do remember replacing the bulb with an LED. Thanks!

[@TightWadDIY]

Oddball AZ I hope this works for you too!

[@allard2000]

100% We have Hondas and a genie garage door opener and the same damn problem. Removed the led bulbs works perfect now. Huge Thank You!

[@TightWadDIY]

That’s great!

[@lyndonviana991]

Thanks very much , i am having this problem for sometime , and i just found your video, went to the garage and took the light bulb out, it worked , before would open and not close until the light was off,thanks again

[@TightWadDIY]

lyndon viana That’s great! I’m glad you were able to get it working again!

[@rtcharles4095]

This is just what the doctor ordered. Works like a charm. Funny thing is, my wife said it's the new led light bulbs to replace the old tungsten. But I thought no way because the problem didn't show up for at least 4 months later. But I have been proven wrong. Thanks for posting this is great info and my wife says " Ha! I told you so."

[@TightWadDIY]

RT Charles Haha. Don’t you hate it when they are right?!? I’m glad you stumbled onto my video. Genie makes LED bulbs that work with most openers. I made a follow up video showing them.

[@jeremyblackwell9871]

You are a Legend. All the Beers for this guy!

[@TightWadDIY]

Jeremy Blackwell Thanks. I like IPAs. Should I send you my address?

[@grandpalarry7776]

Thanks. I just recently replaced a lightbulb in the opener and also used an LED. Since then the opener seems to work fine with the remotes (although I haven't checked it to see if the light is off) but the keypad was very intermittent. Sometimes it works the first time (probably when the LED is off) but then it might take five or six attempts to get it to open, if it works at all. I will do some more investigating to see if the failures match your results.

[@TightWadDIY]

GrandpaLarry777 Glad I can help. I bet your opener Will be more consistent if you change the bulb.

[@rileybowenkamp6289]

Wow! This actually works! Had no idea..... Thank You!!!

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Riley Bowenkamp It sure does. I’m glad you found the video. Be sure to subscribe.

[@schynam]

Thank you. I am having this issue as well. Will check the bulb suggestion when I get home.

[@davidbryanwoodworksandmore]

Unbelievable. Thank you. I’ve been thinking our unit was bad. Crazy. Thank you.

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David Bryan Woodworks It’s a frustrating problem for sure! I’m glad you found the video and saw the easy solution! Be sure to share the video with your friends!

[@xjmoe83]

Insane! I would have never thought a bulb would do this! Thank you!

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Jon M. It’s crazy but true! I’m glad you at least found the video so you can get it solved.

[@donaldanderson6329]

Thank You, it was a very frustrating problem and no one could help me. I changed back to the old bulbs and all is well.

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Donald Anderson You are welcome. Genie now makes LED bulbs that don’t cause interference.

[@annabanana8149]

Just thought you would appreciate this. I've been fartin' around with my 6yr old Craftsman for 2 days now. It started acting up all of a sudden. Mainly the remotes would work close up but not out on the street. Get on You Tube right away and started watching the many helpful videos and started troubleshooting my butt off, even pulled the electronics boards out to check the solder points. Floated a few points that looked like they needed attention. Absolutely no change! Convinced that the problem had to be in circuit boards, I went to Sears Parts, to order new ones, and right there 1st page is a reference to RF interference discribing my very problem. Security lites, Ham radios, and "other electronics" can cause interference with the remotes. SOOO.... I start shutting off everything that could possibly be affecting RF. No help. Even asked my neighbors if they got any new toys for Xmas, to no avail. Sat down in the garage with a bottle and started to think what else it might possibly be. Then it dawns on me, the only thing I had done was install one of those 49.99 strap on your mirror video cams, I got from my son-in-law for Xmas. Pulled the car out, parked it on the street, BINGO!!! Everything is working fine. I can't help but wonder how many people out there have installed these things in their car and are now having the same problem. Hope this helps somebody else as I can now relax and enjoy my wine knowing I know all there is to know about garage door openers!!!

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Live hand grenade That’s great to know. Thank you for sharing. I will be sure to share this info with others when the LEDs bulbs isn’t the issue.

[@ATPhotography]

When you say "pulled the car out, parked it on the street": Are you saying that the distance the dash cam is away from the garage door is the issue? So I can potentially try to set up my Homelink system when my car is parked further away from the garage, or that I need to unplug my dash cam in order to set up the Homelink device?

[@seanmalloy7249]

That's the same problem I've been having; when I leave the garage, I stop on the driveway and hit the remote, and the door closes about 90% of the time, but coming back home, it's random -- sometimes I can get it to open from fifty feet up the cul-de-sac, sometimes from the end of the driveway, and sometimes I have to be backed up to just outside the garage before it responds. Since I don't have any non-OEM electronics in my car, this leads me to either the remote circuit in the opener going or RFI out on the street drowning out the remote's signal.

[@jpatterson324]

You are my hero, even though you are a Georgia fan (Roll Tide). Thank you so much. That fixed my problem. I must have searched for hours. Thank you so much.

[@TightWadDIY]

Glad I could help! Go Dawgs!

[@tmc3p1]

Wow unbelievable. That issue has been so annoying. Never thought it would have to do with the led bulb. Problem fixed. Thanks!!

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Daniel Choi Right?! It’s crazy but that’s definitely the issue! Be sure to subscribe!

[@RogerAttlee]

Thanks mate! I did everything from changing my wifi to changing the keypad but it never worked. And finally your video was the lightbulb moment…

[@TightWadDIY]

Yes! I worked on mine for two weeks before discovering the issue!

[@dshjyd]

I never comment but need to thank you for this video. I echo all the comments below- you are the man!

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dshjyd Thanks. I appreciate you taking the time to comment. I’m glad you got yours fixed.

[@williamsawyer18]

This was exactly my problem. Thanks for posting the video.

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Bruce Lee You are welcome, Bruce. I love your movies!

[@scottadrian4727]

Great video! Thank you for the LED insight!! I hung LED Christmas lights on the house and the door stopped working. Unplugged them after watching your video and the door works.

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Scott Adrian Wow! I didn’t even think about those interfering! Thank you for the information. I will include it on my next video.

[@shaunnafaye]

Oh my godddddd. YES! Finally an answer! Gotta change my bulbs and hope this is the issue. You’re describing our problem exactly.

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Shaunna Turner I’m glad you found the video! It was such a frustrating problem and at that point, I couldn’t find any information about it.

[@tjensencpa]

Brilliant. Was getting ready to purchase a new unit. This is MUCH better!

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That’s great! I’m glad you found the video!

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Yes! I’m glad it worked for you too!

[@justbuz]

Wow! I replaced the receiver logic assembly (which thankfully was quite old) and spent WAY too much time checking wires and diagnostics and safety sensor alignment, blah blah BLAH!, and just like that, YOU FIXED IT! THANK YOU! Note: My ceiling bulb has been LED for a long time (probably since I first noticed my garage not opening from a good distance away), and I recently replaced one and then both of the garage opener bulbs with LED, and it never occurred to me that the bulbs might be causing the horrible drop in reliability.

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Buz Stewart Dang! Too bad you didn’t find the video sooner! At least it’s fixed now.

[@johnshepherd7656]

This fixed my problem. I polled out the LED bulb and put in an old CorkScrew florescent bulb and it worked!

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JOHN SHEPHERD Great! It was a very frustrating issue

[@Larry_left_a_comment]

Thanks for the video! You solved my issue. Amazon has a whole bunch of LED bulbs for sale now designed to work with garage door openers. They claim to minimize RF interference.

[@TightWadDIY]

Yes. At the time to recording there was only one I could find. I haven’t tried the ones from Amazon brands because my Genie brand are still working!

[@denthewicked2440]

Just checked our new rental and found the same bulb. Also the receiver wire was closed inside. Thanks man.

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Danny Godden You are welcome. I’m always happy to help.

[@VideoBobWojda]

Same issue. Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video!

[@TightWadDIY]

It’s my pleasure.