DIY Garage Door Opener Repair
by Guest on Dec 12, 2011
Garage door opener repair is not beyond your ken, as long as you know how to plug things in and lubricate them. Garage door openers are simple devices that rely on little more than a motor and a track to raise and open your door. If you’re having problems with your garage door, this is what you can do to fix them.
Garage Door Won’t Open or Close
If your garage door won’t open or close, the first thing to check is the electricity. Sure, your garage door is plugged in, but has there been an interruption of power somewhere along the line? A blown fuse or a tripped circuit breaker? You can test to see if your garage door opener has power by pressing the hardwired button that sets the machine into motion. If nothing happens, check the power.
If there is a good supply of power, something more serious might be wrong. Try unplugging the unit and plugging it back in. Look around for loose wiring. The worst-case scenario is a blown-out circuit board. If you suspect that this is the problem, call an electrician or buy a new garage door opener.
Garage Door Gets Stuck
If your garage door gets stuck midway between the open and closed positions, you probably have an obstruction that is keeping your garage door opener from working properly. Take a look at the track that raises and lowers your garage door. Is there a foreign body in the way? Remove it and try again. Hopefully, that does the trick. There might also be something jammed in the way of the door itself. If it’s a bird’s nest, try not to kill any of the baby birds when you move it.
If an obstruction is not to blame, you might have a few chains that need lubricating. It’s a good idea to lubricate the moving parts of your garage door twice a year, anyway, so don’t worry about getting a little greasy. Lubricate the chain and anything else that moves. Just remember to unplug your garage door opener first, unless you want to lose a finger or two.
Garage Door Opens and Closes on Its Own
Some garage doors act like they are haunted, opening and closing on their own. There’s a simple fix, in most cases. Check your garage door remote and get the button unstuck. If that doesn’t work, talk to your neighbors. You may have the same garage door opener as a neighbor does.
If all else fails, search Garage Door Openers online. Amazon has great options. I bought mine there.
Popular Articles
When to Use a Brush, Roller or Sponge Brush
Brushes are a good choice for painting trim and woodwork. They are also useful for cutting in the edges around the top and bottom edges and corners...
65679 Views
Three Places to Spend Money on the Exterior of Your Home
When you have the exterior of your home remodeled, you are investing, time, energy and convenience into the project and you want to make sure that...
64504 Views
Homemade Headboards-Make an Upholstered or Wooden Headboard
Homemade headboards can add a lot of personality to any bedroom. They can be coordinated with existing furniture and room decor or they can be the...
59591 Views
Creating a Cottage Kitchen with Bead Board
Kitchen decor can range from modern and bold to elegant and elaborate by using strategic kitchen pieces. One of the most popular decorating trends...
40662 Views
Gas Fireplace Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Follow these steps for diagnosing and troubleshooting Gas Fireplaces repairs. For the average DIYer, this may seem intimidating, depending on the...
25491 Views
Latest Articles
Tips for Waterproofing Your Basement
Water damage is the most common form of home damage and can be caused by rain, humidity, seepage, plumbing leaks, burst pipes, and overflows. Your...
on Jul 5, 2022
Pros and Cons of Concreting Your Outdoor Area
If you're in the process of looking for a new driveway, patio, pool surrounding or path you may be waying up the option of concrete. Here are a...
on Jul 3, 2022
What Is Vacate Cleaning?
Vacate cleaning or end of lease cleaning, is a requirement for the person renting a home to clean the house at the end of their renting term. The...
on Jun 30, 2022
How Cleaning Your Gutters Can Save You Money!
There are many reasons why gutter cleaning is important, firsty for preventative maintenance and the overall safety of your building or home. We...
on Jun 30, 2022
How To Renovate Your Bathroom in Your Airbnb
If you are looking to renovate your bathroom in your Airbnb rental, there are a few things you should keep in mind. Renovating a bathroom can be a...
on Jun 30, 2022
Featured Articles
What Type of Licensed Contractor Should You Hire?
on Feb 28, 2017
Hire Contractors / Estimates

Looking for a specialty project? There are many types of contractors available for your home improvement needs. Finding the right type of...
Sponsored Articles
Tips for Waterproofing Your Basement
on Jul 5, 2022
Plumbing / Basements

Water damage is the most common form of home damage and can be caused by rain, humidity, seepage, plumbing leaks, burst pipes, and overflows. Your...
Pros and Cons of Concreting Your Outdoor Area
on Jul 3, 2022
Garden / Landscaping / Patio

If you're in the process of looking for a new driveway, patio, pool surrounding or path you may be waying up the option of concrete. Here are a...
What Is Vacate Cleaning?
on Jun 30, 2022
Cleaning / Maintenance

Vacate cleaning or end of lease cleaning, is a requirement for the person renting a home to clean the house at the end of their renting term. The...
How Cleaning Your Gutters Can Save You Money!
on Jun 30, 2022
Roofing / Gutters

There are many reasons why gutter cleaning is important, firsty for preventative maintenance and the overall safety of your building or home. We...
Juan Plumbing - Learn about SCAMs
on Sep 17, 2021
Hire Contractors / Estimates

I can firmly say, I'm only trying to be an advocate for a neighbor that is a DISABLED SENIOR who was taken advantage of in this SCAM. I feel the...
Actions
Top Categories
- Garden / Landscaping / Patio — 258
- Kitchen / Bathrooms — 235
- Real Estate / Finance — 190
- Appliance / Repair — 185
- Interior Design / Decor — 181
- HVAC / Air Conditioning — 145
- Cleaning / Maintenance — 138
- Improvements / Remodeling — 131
- Floors / Tile / Hardwood — 114
- Plumbing / Basements — 114
- Doors / Garages — 112
- Safety / Security — 112
Articles Archive
More DIY Articles
Illinois Local Builders Associations
Find a local builder or council, please contact the home builders' association (HBA) in your area.
3 Easy Ways for You to Zest Up Your Home
Not every house begs for a renovation. There is nothing wrong with classic looks or themed homes. As much as trends come and go, you cannot deny...
How to Stop Thieves
If you want to stop thieves from getting into your house, lock all doors and windows! Does it sound simplistic? Well, that's the truth! People have...
Improve Your Contractor Business
In today’s economic climate it is harder than ever to run a successful contractor business. The recent economic downturn and declining real estate...
Ideas to Arrange the Living Room Accessories
The living room consists of a large number of accessories. It is very important to arrange the accessories in the proper place to make it look...