Garage door opener troubleshooting

[@thmssperry]

My remote would open the door, but when I attempted to close it, I'd get a click sound from the opener. No movement of the door, just the clicking sound. The sensor was NOT blinking but I unloosened it and re-tightened it along with the other one. That took care of the problem. Thank you so much for directing me!

[@donrosenberg3036]

I have to admit, my garage had the same problem, googled the issue, found your video and magically it is fixed, thank you!!!

[@Iscaper]

Don Rosenberg Great, I'm glad the video was helpful.

[@Therapy_Kittenz]

I just purchased a house, and the garage door was doing exactly this. I reprogrammed the remote, to see if that was the problem, and nothing. Did a quick google search and.....I don't even have words to say, to thank you for saving me money, by moving a sensor half an inch down. My door works perfectly now. Holy crap, i just don't even..... WoW Thanks Mr internet savior man!!

[@Iscaper]

Great, I'm glad the video was helpful.

[@richardgurbin7059]

This saved me serious money. Your solution cured my problem. Took me about 1 min to correct. Turns out I had knocked the sensor out of alignment by bumping it with my recycle bin!! We live in the country and a call out for a service person is serious coin.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Richard for watching.

[@danielheltness2322]

Garage door hasn't worked right for a year, watched your video and fixed it in 2 minutes. Woo hoo and thank you so much

[@Iscaper]

Daniel Heltness That's great, thanks for letting me know.

[@susanrosenberg5133]

I've never posted a comment before, but I couldn't pass this up. I had the same problem, and it was really bothering me. I'm so glad I watched your video. In seconds, I fixed it, and my door works perfectly. Terrific video! Thanks very much.

[@Iscaper]

+Susan Rosenberg Thanks Susan, I'm glad the video was helpful.

[@charlesm.gallardo2352]

I watched other KZbin videos but none of them explained the problem as well as you did. You did a great job explaining the details and clearly presenting a solution. I was having the same problems with my garage door and the key to fixing it was the blinking light on the sensor! I appreciate you posting this video. You saved me $129 service call!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Carlos.

[@kemolud]

iScaper1 Thanks a lot . I had the same problem with my garage door and I followed your instructions and the problem was resolved in a minute.You are a Godsend! Thanks again

[@Iscaper]

Devon Thompson Thanks, I'm glad the video was helpful.

[@jackbrady7]

Thank you for this video! I had the same problem. I called Chamberlain and they told me to remove the sensor and point it to the ground and then up to the ceiling, then point it at the other sensor till the light came back on. I put it back into the bracket and it worked after that. They were very helpful. This was after I had tried many times to adjust the travel limits and setting the force limit. I also had a problem with the lights on the opener that light up the garage so you can get to the car not coming on. They told me to unplug the opener from the power supply and remove the bulb and pry up the metal tab at the bottom of the socket that contacts the bottom of the light bulb and put the bulb back and plug it in...that solved that. I was about to replace the whole unit but with their help was able get it working again. Very pleased.

[@Iscaper]

Good information, thanks for posting.

[@ingridoseen9258]

Thank you. Have been trying to figure out what was wrong with the door for two weeks. Your video has solved the problem. Can't thank you enough.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Ingrid. My garage door had this problem for a month before I finally called a tech. I glad the video helped.

[@ronjones4069]

Thanks for not complaining about the fact that it took the tech only a couple of minutes to fix it yet you still had a $72 bill. You had the right attitude, you had a problem and for $72 the problem went away, that is all that matters. And, the tech is still employed and ready to help you and others with problems. Who cares how long it takes him to fix it, it was worth $72 to get it fixed. I just had a similar problem, in my case it had to do with programming the remote. My system didn't work, $72 later it worked. And I had a good visit with a nice fellow that was at my house for 5 minutes. I even gave him a tip so he could buy lunch on me.

[@imablueangel]

A Google search took me to your video where I learned exactly what to look for in troubleshooting my own garage door. I had inadvertently placed a plastic bag in front of one of the sensors, resulting in the same symptoms you described. Thank you for posting this video tip for the rest of us!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Brad. A plastic bag would do it.

[@Nova-bc3kj]

It's been a while since someone commented on your video. Your information is still current. I stopped at 1:57 in your video; checked the sensors, and one side was loose & out of alignment. I tightened it up, eye balled the alignment, and abra cadabra it started working perfectly. Thanks for saving me money; probably would have been $80 bucks or more for a tech to come to the house in my area. These seemly small things are KZbin at its best.

[@Iscaper]

Great, I'm glad the video was helpful.

[@Nova-bc3kj]

Yep; thanks. If you get around Midland/Odessa Texas area sometime, send me note here and I'll take you for a steak lunch or dinner somewhere. Take care.

[@Iscaper]

@@Nova-bc3kj Steak lunch sounds awesome, if I ever get to Texas I'll take you up on the offer.

[@jennifergesell7076]

We are too crazy busy to be home to have the repair man come out. I found this, via google, after months of listening to my husband pull out and run back in to press the button. (I did press the button, myself, if I was downstairs :-)) Thank you!

[@hennarosenthal]

Thanks so much for this! My garage door has been wonky since the winter. One of my sisters did a search on how to fix this problem and ran across your video. Two minutes later and I'm back in operation. My garage repair company charges $100 just to drive down my block, so you did quite a service for me. I am very grateful.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Henna. I'm glad the video helped.

[@jessekennedy1006]

Thank you very much sir. Messed with my garage door opener for an hour was just about to call a tech when I decide to check online. Yours was the first video I saw, and I fixed it within minutes. Very helpful.

[@Iscaper]

That's great, thanks for the information. I'm glad you didn't have to call a repair tech.

[@sundaydickson]

Thanks iScaper1, you have saved me a service call charge. My snow shovel handle blocked my garage door sensor, and all it took to 'fix' it was just to relocate the shovel, saving me a service call charge of about $70 to $100 bucks. Thanks once again

[@floucel]

Impressed my wife by viewing your video & fixing the garage door. The savings was equally as beneficial!!! Thanks for sharing the video.

[@Iscaper]

Frank Loucel Thanks Frank. It's good to impress the wife once in a while.

[@davij5987]

I’m

[@joalwest4294]

Thanks a million. I just purchased my home and a day later my garage did this. You saved me some $$$$ Appreciate you posting this valuable information

[@Iscaper]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@jamesarah1977]

It just happened to me this morning and my garage won't close like yours. I search on youtube how to fix it and I found your video. Thank you so much, your video indeed save me some money.

[@Iscaper]

That's great, I'm glad the video was helpful.

[@sknmdw]

My garage door did the same this morning, I had went through testing connections and saw your video. Turns out that was the problem, they had been bumped out of place and flickered. All fixed now. Thank you very much!

[@Iscaper]

Great, thanks for posting the info.

[@darmart0702]

Thank you so much. Saved $120. I was just about to call the tech before I saw this video. Made the simple adjustment (barely moved the sensor) and it turned to the constant glow without the slight flicker. Once again, Thanks!!

[@Iscaper]

+David Martinez Thanks David for the information and for commenting.

[@Iscaper]

+David Martinez Thanks David for the information and for commenting.

[@BhanuPrakash-sg5ly]

I am a new home owner. Thanks for the tip, checked the sensors...that was it. Helped me a lot.

[@e.s.8684]

Wow!! Such a simple yet amazing fix! After watching your video it took me 2 minutes to fix, thank you so much for adding this video!

[@glenrausch2420]

Thanks a million. I have been having this issue for about a month and all the how to videos kept wanting me to adjust the screws on the top (travel and down pressure). I did all these and nothing worked. I thought it was something with the sensors but always thought that since the green light was on, I was good to go. I never noticed the flickering until watching your video tonight. 30 seconds later, I am good to go. Thanks again.

[@katherineklassa8010]

I almost called a tech. My garage was doing exactly what your video said. Amazing, Thank you, I am a single Mom of 2 girls.... Handled the problem in 60 sec... wow, was that easy! The Klassa Girls

[@leec.4898]

I've been trying to find solutions for 2 days now and I'm glad I saw your video...it took me less than 30 seconds to fix it.

[@Iscaper]

That's great, I'm glad the video helped.

[@briangordon1305]

For two months I had to get out of my car to close the door when I left.. It literary took only 2 minutes to fix,. Thank you so much for posting

[@chattywitch]

Thank you so very much for posting this! I have been having the same issue for a few days & was going to call for a service tomorrow. I decided to google the issue first & found your video. You just saved me the $ for a service call!

[@Iscaper]

That's great, thanks for watching and for the feedback.

[@lisachelstrom382]

We struggled with this all winter. I watched your video and it solved the problem! Thank you so much!!!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Lisa, I'm glad the video helped solve your problem.

[@jenniferlee4145]

Thank you so much. Your posting is so helpful and I was able to save $72. I had the same problem for last two months but fixed in 2 minutes after watching your video..AWESOME!!!!

[@Iscaper]

Great, I'm glad the video helped save you some money.

[@pdinan26]

I followed your suggestions and fixed my daughter's garage door after many trial and errors. Thanks a lot

[@scottlake1]

Hi iScaper1, Thanks so much for sharing this. My wife actually found your video beore she called the garage door repairman and she was able to fix the problem in 2 minutes for free. This was great news to me!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Scott, I'm glad the video helped.

[@scottasbj]

Thank you for sharing. That is what good people do. They take what they learn, and pass it on. Not enough of that these days.

[@patcruz7867]

Thank You VERY much for this troubleshooting video. You have saved me and many watchers unneeded expense. It's amazing how so many people and businesses take advantage of others. You are a good man. Thank you again.

[@Iscaper]

+Pat Cruz Thanks Pat.

[@garymac121]

After manually struggling with the same problem for a couple months - it seemed to only happen when the weather got cold - I came across your video and I too fixed it in 2 minutes. THANKS!!

[@Iscaper]

Were the sensors out of alignment?

[@garymac121]

Yep

[@marthagaines8185]

You are a ROCKSTAR!!! Thanks so much for doing this, worked like a charm. My one addition would be that alignment can be off side to side too, not just up or down. I had to pull the bracket out a bit to get ours aligned.

[@paulbraunberger999]

I did what you did also, then everything worked as it should. Like cars it usual the blank tee blank Sensor.

[@Kshcrowley]

Carey, I want to THANK YOU so much for sharing this video/info. My garage door had been doing this for a LONG time and this video of yours was right on point!!! It took me less than 30 seconds. Thank you so very much!! Keep up all of your good works!

[@bc1weber]

I had been having the same problem and I was ready to call for service.. This video provided the information I needed to fix the problem myself. THANKS !!!

[@marcuscrouther7087]

Thanks for showing me the difference between flickering and solid sensor lights!!!

[@richardcohen8553]

I know this is starting to sound repetitious but thanks for sharing this tip, saving me time and money and simplifying my life!

[@Iscaper]

+Richard Cohen Thanks Richard.

[@dmcauslan]

Thank you. Fixed it right away and now I don't have to wait around for a 5 hour period waiting for a tech.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks David, I don't like waiting around for service people either.

[@robinavery5828]

Thank you. I have the same problem. I watched your video and I will see if this works for me. Love the self help videos on KZbin. Saves so much money.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Robin.

[@samrivers4577]

I had same problem this morning. It was a plastic container blocking the sensor and when removed garage door worked. Thanks a lot!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Sam for the info.

[@oneforthemountains2576]

Very, very helpful. I had replaced the secondary sensor that had gone bad, but the door still wouldn't close. I didnt notice the flickering......you were a big help. Thanks

[@Iscaper]

Thanks for the information and for watching.

[@BrianParton]

Thank you! This saved me from a major headache. CLICKED ALL THE ADS.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Brian.

[@jkh0311]

Perfect! It was a 3 minute fix. And 2:51 minutes was watching this video. Thanks!!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks John for watching.

[@harshaatyoutg]

Thanks a lot for posting this. I was having a tough time figuring out what the problem was. Tried this and worked great. Appreciate you posting this.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.

[@susanmiller2160]

Thanks for this. I had a more complicted situation, but your video helped me with it. The beam alignment looked perfect - light on solid. But apparently it was just on the edge of alignment, and the physical rumble of closing the door knocked it out of alignment. I moved it slightly, and it worked.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Susan for the information. Your tip may help someone else.

[@DavidBR1966]

Wow, you are right. I would have called 2/10 and spent $50.00. Your solution took 1 minute and $0.0 dollars. Thank You for the valuable information. David

[@Iscaper]

Thanks David for watching.

[@bobbieg9386]

Thank you for sharing this video!!! I was able to tighten the screw on the sensor that somehow got loose and now I'm back in business! thank you! thank you! YOU'RE AWESOME!

[@stephenvozella8109]

I just fixed my Mom's Liftmaster garage door opener - thanks to your video

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Stephen. I'm glad the video was helpful.

[@marleneoswalt9979]

Thank you so much. We are seniors and we depend on people like u to help us

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Marlene for watching.

[@vansonxyz]

I had problem Sep 26, 2015. Thanks to this clip, it works. I got that fixed by following your instruction. Thanks a bunch.

[@Iscaper]

+van son Thanks, I'm glad the video helped.

[@mbeining11]

OMG, man. Thank you for posting this! Postings like this is why I love the internet. Thank you for contributing!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.

[@jeridonrobinson174]

Thanks.. I've been in lingo for 2 months regarding this problem. Fixed in 2 minutes. Thanks a lot. Save me $75!!!!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Jeridon.

[@danvelasco2008]

Thank you! Watched your video, went into the garage, moved the table that was slightly blocking the sensor, and problem solved.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Dan for the info.

[@MsJDubU]

Thank you so much for posting!! Saved me $$ and a service call! Troubleshooting method worked like a charm!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks, I appreciate the comment.

[@sgffranks]

Your video solved my problem in about a minute and a half!!! Many thanks!!!

[@lewallison3887]

Thanks to you, fixing this problem took me a minute and a half. A very uplifting experience!

[@Iscaper]

+Lew Allison Thanks Lew, nice play on words!

[@valeriethompson1171]

I was having same issue with our garage door and this worked just like you said! Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Valerie, I appreciate the feedback.

[@blainemunro52]

Thank you. Nice simple fix. Breaker was out of alignment, just wiggled it back in place.

[@derrickkea4701]

You rock!!! Fixed it for me in about 2 minutes and zero dollars!

[@Iscaper]

Awesome, thanks.

[@senselessmonkee]

Thanks you saved me! I just spent ridiculous money for a small fix not long ago.

[@ricksseniorlife]

Watched the video, it took me less then two minutes to fix it. Thank you.

[@alanlane5961]

Thank you so much for your sharing, I did not realize it but I knocked the sensor out of line when I pulled out the rake which was buried in the back near this sensor. It even stopped the long time flicker from the units light when operating. Thank you again!

[@candacejohnson01]

Thank you for taking the time to make and post this video! Never even noticed the sensor!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Candace for commenting.

[@prosay]

Did the trick!!! Installers/ Technician, are going to put a contract out on you. : D Thanks

[@yinglaoshilaoshi9734]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Exactly our problem. So appreciative that you posted your experience.

[@Iscaper]

Ying Laoshi Thanks Ying.

[@smlwoman]

thank you! I will try it now, and if it works, you will have saved a single mom a lot of money! :) I appreciate you trying to help others! Update: It worked! I discovered one sensor was not only flickering, but it was so loose that it had fallen below the bracket and the bracket was actually blocking the sensor. Thanks so very much!

[@Iscaper]

Congrats, I'm glad you were able to solve the problem

[@EvilKnarvel]

Thank you for posting this video! This was exactly what was wrong with my garage door.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks for watching.

[@ZiniAdams]

Thank you, your video got me to think about why the other light in the garage did not operate. After 20 years in this house, I found out what a certain switch does when turned off---no power at all, duh. My door opener was fine, just the power off. Geez!

[@Iscaper]

A least now you know. Thanks for the information.

[@debshover3999]

Thank you so much for your video. I trouble shooted using the book with no luck. Saw your video and it worked perfectly.

[@dannelson582]

Thank you for posting this. It worked. I actually had some bare wires shorting out the sensor. I separated the wires and aligned the sensor. Thanks again.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Dan for the information.

[@TanveerKhan-ni6wo]

Same problem here! Thanks for posting this. Saved my 72 dollars!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Tanveer, I appreciate the feedback.

[@Majeck100]

Nice job....using these hints, I just fixed my garage door opener problem in 1 minute!

[@duramaxdiesel774]

Thank you so so much you and your videos just save me 75 buck ... I fix my door it took only 2 minute's like you said !!!!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Cesar.

[@sandylucido4458]

Planning on trying this when I get home. Praying in works, thanks for posting!

[@Iscaper]

Good luck Sandy. Let me know what you find out.

[@sandylucido4458]

iScaper1 IT WORKED!!! We bought the house 2 years ago and didn't use the garage for the car so we put the opener on the back burner knowing it was going to cost money. We just bought a new car and I wanted to use the garage (something we have never done in the last 20 years) THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING! saved us money ;-)

[@Iscaper]

Sandy Lucido Fantastic, congratulations. Thanks for letting me know.

[@grantfabrizio6909]

Thank you for posting this. I have been trouble shooting for a few days now and this just worked for me!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Grant, I'm glad the video helped.

[@JimFisher182]

Excellent video. Thank goodness I found it on-line. I hadn't thought to look down at the sensor were a dog leash was blocking the sensor. And, this after quite a bit of time looking at the overhead control box and messing around with all four remotes and the wall remote. Should have come here first.

[@dragonbud0]

You're the champ!! Thank you for saving me $125 plus tax in my area.

[@BLife-bu2wq]

Thanks so much. This just happened to me and it worked just as you said. I appreciate you saving me 72 dollar service fee.

[@Iscaper]

B4Life 585 Thanks, I'm glad the video was helpful.

[@marinc5180]

THANKS for posting this simple fix, and including key words that made it easy to find the solution to match my problem! I just hate wasting money/time calling pros IF I can safely do the same thing myself. Hooray for the internet...

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Marin, I'm glad the video was helpful.

[@antoniogomes61]

hi iScaper1, I just want to thank you for sharing this information on garage door opener. I watch your video, than i went to my friends garage, which have the some problem as yours, i did checked the sensores, aligned them and the problem was fixed in less then a minute. Thank you again you save my friend a $100.00 bill.

[@Iscaper]

Awesome, thanks for watching.

[@aperez8601]

I'm back in business. thank you for making this helpful money saving video. you the man

[@cindypricegillett]

Thank u soo very much!! For the taking the time to post. It was our sensor as well!!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Cindy for taking the time to leave a comment.

[@larryyoung9358]

Thanks! Almost a year later and it is still helping people out!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Larry for commenting.

[@kalvincroft2183]

Thank you very much. ours was doing this same thing. Car remotes weren't working either. They are all fine now. Thanks a lot.

[@eloiseterry6569]

thank you so much! i was so frustrated and about to call someone and tried what you said and it worked!! i really appreciate it!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Eloise, I'm glad the video was helpful.

[@Huzcruz]

Just like you said, about 2 minutes and problem solved. Thank you!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Huzcruz for commenting.

[@EhVz]

This was SUPER helpful! Thank you so much, I'm mad at myself for not looking it up sooner would've saved myself some frustration.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@frankdtf]

Thanks for the info. I had mine fixed in less than a minute thanks to you.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.

[@gsherman225]

Thank you! This fixed my problem in, no kidding -- 60 seconds...

[@jackssecondarygmail543]

Even though the green light wasn't 'flickering' as described, a random repositioning of sensor ensuring a steady green light fixed the problem. Thanx much for your video post.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Jacky for the information.

[@jackssecondarygmail543]

iScaper1 Ubet.

[@emisagay8398]

thank you so much for the video i am having the exact same problem and was about to call a garage door tech.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks.

[@shaqsugar1475]

thanks a lot you made me a hero, now wife think I am handy men, she doesn't know I learned from your video BTW thanks for saving my $72....this video was very helpful.

[@Iscaper]

+Shaq Sugar Thanks Shaq.

[@Rvideo4u]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for posting!!! You saved us money...we'd be happy to put a $10 in the mail to you to offset the $72 you spent to teach us all how to fix this problem.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Jenna for the offer and the feedback. You can go to my blog page at iScaper.com and buy me a cup of coffee there.

[@cindyrutterable]

Thanks saved me money and literally took me a minute to fix!!!

[@Iscaper]

That's great, thanks for the information.

[@tyronejohnson975]

Thank you so much iScaper1, you saved me from a lot of frustration. Live in the Buffalo region, at present we have had more than one foot of snow to fall within 24 hrs. Of course this problem occurred, and I knew for sure the sensors had not been moved. But, I was wrong anything could have nudged it. Again you are a godsend. I will subscribe to your channel.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks and good luck with the snow.

[@breburger1]

You just saved me 72 bucks Thanks much - Richard Burger

[@Iscaper]

richard Burger That's great, thanks for watching.

[@sinafzy]

You saved me $80 man. thanks much!

[@Iscaper]

+gg Thanks for the info.