Phantom Garage Door Opener Troubleshooting

It s also possible that the circuit breaker fuse or gfci outlet powering the door opener circuit has tripped or burned out.

Phantom garage door opener troubleshooting.

Use a soft cloth and a glass cleaner that doesn t streak or a pre packaged lens cleaner designed for eyeglasses and camera lenses. Also verify the antenna on the motor unit is in the proper placement. Happening more frequently over time. Close the door and use emergency release knob to disconnect trolley.

If it does not disconnect the opener and call for professional garage door service. Be sure all fasteners are tight. 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.

The keypad doesn t work firstly check that you re using it within the range required for your opener. Does your overhead door garage door opener just click when trying to operate it. Be sure door is in good repair properly lubricated and balanced. 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. 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. Check the garage door photo eye and try cleaning the lenses on both sides of the door. Open and close door manually.

If your garage door opener has this symptom watch this video to learn why. You may also need to reprogram your keypad or replace the batteries in it.