Phantom Garage Door Opener Troubleshooting

Garage door opener issues overhead phantom garage door opener occasionally when in up position only the door will not come down by remote or wall button.

Phantom garage door opener troubleshooting.

Be careful not to scratch the lenses. If you find that other lights or electrical circuits in the garage aren t operating this is the likely cause and you ll need to reset the breaker or gfci or replace the burned out fuse. I hear a click coming from the unit when i push buttons. If one remote control works and another does not check battery remote control type series ii and frequency of non working unit.

Be sure door is in good repair properly lubricated and balanced. Does your overhead door garage door opener just click when trying to operate it. You may also need to reprogram your keypad or replace the batteries in it. The keypad doesn t work firstly check that you re using it within the range required for your opener.

Check the garage door photo eye and try cleaning the lenses on both sides of the door. I have to grab the door and jiggle it and it will work. If your garage door opener has this symptom watch this video to learn why. Close the door and use emergency release knob to disconnect trolley.

A properly balanced door will hold itself halfway open while being supported entirely by its springs. Also verify the antenna on the motor unit is in the proper placement. It s also possible that the circuit breaker fuse or gfci outlet powering the door opener circuit has tripped or burned out. Use a soft cloth and a glass cleaner that doesn t streak or a pre packaged lens cleaner designed for eyeglasses and camera lenses.

Open and close door manually. Happening more frequently over time.