Facing a garage door opener that just won't budge can be the modern-day equivalent of being stuck between a rock and a hard place. But don't let it turn into your personal Greek tragedy. Understanding what goes wrong can help you decide whether to call in the pros or tackle some issues yourself.
Before we jump into fixes, let's talk about why your garage door opener might be giving you the silent treatment. It could range from something as simple as dead batteries in your remote to more complex issues like misaligned safety sensors or worn-out gears within the unit itself.The heartache usually begins with either no response when using the remote or wall switch, unexpected reversing while closing, or even ghostly opening and closing without any input whatsoever. These are clear signs that all is not well in garage-door-opener-land.
If calling professionals was always our first move, YouTube would be out of business. So here are some steps for brave souls who want to give troubleshooting a shot:
If these steps don’t fix things up, then it may be time to dig deeper—or call someone who can.
Sometimes you need to admit defeat and get on the phone with experts—like us at Aston G Garage Door and Gates Repair—who know their way around every make and model of garage door openers imaginable.We often find that gear replacements inside older units become necessary after years of faithful service but fear not; this doesn't mean you'll necessarily have to replace the entire system.Armed with advanced diagnostic instruments, Family Handyman sheds light on how experts meticulously identify typical issues, guaranteeing that no stone is left unturned prior to embarking on the repair journey.So, by bringing in the pros, you're effectively offloading a burden from your shoulders – feel free to take it easy and watch as we tackle the grunt work. You've got enough on your plate already.
Aston G. Garage Door and Gates RepairEl Cerrito, CA(510) 560-7306
Business HoursMonday - Sunday8AM - 8PM
