Whether it’s a brutal snowstorm, windstorm or a glitch in the electrical grid, it’s important to be prepared for power outages in your community. While you may not want to go outside, you certainly don’t want to be locked in because your garage won’t open. Here’s how...
Reconnecting your opener is a crucial step after pulling its emergency cord. Here’s how to reconnect your garage door. Reconnect the opener by pulling the RED handle down and toward the door until you hear the trolley lock back in place. Make sure the door is...
Garage door parts can collect dirt, grime, and rust over time because they’re perpetually exposed to the elements, and even the best quality hinges will stop working properly with enough buildup on them. For that reason, it is important to maintain your garage door...
If you ever forget to close your garage door on your way to work or at the end of the day, you can set up a specific time for your myQ-enabled garage door to close it automatically. Here’s how to set up that feature within the myQ app. To start, open up the myQ...
It can be annoying to hear your garage door open or close when no one’s arriving or to find the garage door unexpectedly open when you return home. When an automatic garage door opener opens and closes the door on its own, it’s called “phantom operation.” The most...
Is your garage door opener light coming on and staying on? It should typically stay on for about four minutes after you open your door. However, if it is staying on longer or not coming on at all, there is a problem you need to address. Here are some reasons why your...
Any constant beeping sound can be quite annoying, especially if you don’t know the cause. If you hear a beeping noise from your garage door opener, there are a few different things you should troubleshoot. If you’re closing your door using your LiftMaster...
It can be confusing to program an overhead garage door keypad. Programming instructions can vary depending on the model of the keypad and model of the garage door opener, so it’s important to know what models you’re working with. Below are programming instructions for...
Your garage door opener is programmed with self-diagnostic capabilities which enable you to identify your potential problem by counting the number of flashes. The instructions below will help you troubleshoot LiftMaster, Chamberlain, and Sears A/C model openers. These...
Remote issues? With a little troubleshooting you can usually avoid a costly service call and get your garage door opener working again in no time. Follow the steps below to troubleshoot your remote. Check the remote batteries and change if needed. To do this, open...
