Phantom Garage Door Opener Troubleshooting

Close the door and use emergency release knob to disconnect trolley.

Phantom garage door opener troubleshooting.

Be sure all fasteners are tight. If you re too far away this can cause a. The keypad doesn t work firstly check that you re using it within the range required for your opener. I hear a click coming from the unit when i push buttons.

Be sure door is in good repair properly lubricated and balanced. I have to grab the door and jiggle it and it will work. 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. It s also possible that the circuit breaker fuse or gfci outlet powering the door opener circuit has tripped or burned out.

If it does not disconnect the opener and call for professional garage door service. If your garage door opener has this symptom watch this video to learn why. Check the garage door photo eye and try cleaning the lenses on both sides of the door. Use a soft cloth and a glass cleaner that doesn t streak or a pre packaged lens cleaner designed for eyeglasses and camera lenses.

A properly balanced door will hold itself halfway open while being supported entirely by its springs. If one remote control works and another does not check battery remote control type series ii and frequency of non working unit. You may also need to reprogram your keypad or replace the batteries in it. Does your overhead door garage door opener just click when trying to operate it.

Also verify the antenna on the motor unit is in the proper placement. Happening more frequently over time.