150555 566 House & Garden General House & Home Garages true Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:48:03 -0800 /system/videos/6/55/05/15/150555.flv house, home, garages, garage, repair, repairing, fix, fixing, door, opener How To Repair a Garage Door Opener http://www.howcast.com/videos/150555-How-To-Repair-a-Garage-Door-Opener http://www.howcast.com/videos/150555-How-To-Repair-a-Garage-Door-Opener/edit approved 130 1280 720 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=150555"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=150555" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 6 heroicarts http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/150555/Picture_3_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 12901 false false false 59579 0 7 Warning Working with electricity is very dangerous — be extremely careful and, if you have any doubts, contact a professional.

]]> 59580 1 30 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/150555/30.jpg Check plug See if the opener’s cord is plugged into a working outlet. Of course it’s a “duh” — but it’s also the most common reason electric garage doors don’t open.

]]> 59581 2 40 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/150555/40.jpg See if lock is on Now check the second most-common stupid reason that an electric garage door won’t open—the owner inadvertently activated the “lock” feature. Many people aren’t even aware of this feature—consult your owner’s manual.

]]> 59582 3 51 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/150555/51.jpg Turn off and on Try unplugging the garage door opener and then plugging it in again; this sometimes does the trick by resetting the sensors.

]]> 59583 4 59 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/150555/59.jpg Try new batteries See if dead batteries in your remote control opener are the problem.

]]> 59584 5 64 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/150555/64.jpg Reprogram the remote If the batteries are fine, the remote might have become deprogrammed. Consult your manual for instructions on resetting it.

]]> 59585 6 71 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/150555/71.jpg Check beam Next, make sure the beam sensor is plugged in.

]]> 59586 7 75 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/150555/75.jpg Clean the sensor Clean the sensor’s eyes—usually located in front of the on/off button—with a wet cloth. When these eyes get dusty, it can block the signal that turns on the motor.

]]> 59587 8 84 Tip Cleaning the sensor every season can reduce problems.

]]> 59588 9 87 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/150555/87.jpg Check the chain Next, check to see if the chain is broken or loose. Unfortunately, if it needs to be tightened or replaced, you’ll need to contact an electrician.

]]> 59589 10 95 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/150555/95.jpg Open manually If none of your quick fixes have worked, pull the red release cord to free the door so that it can be opened and closed manually.

]]> 59590 11 103 Tip Consult your owner’s manual — older systems may not have a red release cord. They can be opened by pulling down a handle or a spring-loaded clip, or by unbolting the arm between the door and opener.

]]> 59591 12 113 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/150555/113.jpg Get help Operate your door by hand until you can have the unit fixed. Contact either an electrician or the service department of the store where you bought your unit.

]]> 59592 13 120 Fact The overhead garage door was invented in 1921, and the first electric door opener was installed in 1926.

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