Garage Door Sensor & Remote Repair

The two sensors sit a few inches above the floor on each side of the door and must point straight at each other. Wipe both lenses, then loosen the wing nut on one sensor, move it slowly until its light stays on without blinking, and tighten it. If the light still blinks or the door still won’t close, call us at (440) 876-4444.

Often, yes. Most sensor problems come from a dirty lens, a bumped bracket or low sun shining straight in, and cleaning and realigning are safe to do yourself. If a wire is damaged or a sensor has failed, we can replace it. Never tape over or bypass the sensors.

One sensor sends an invisible infrared beam across the opening and the other one receives it. If anything breaks the beam while the door is closing, the opener stops and sends the door back up. Openers made since the early 1990s are required to have them.

A weak battery is the most common reason. Some LED bulbs in the opener and a damaged or tucked-up antenna wire on the motor unit can also cut the range. Try a new battery first, and if that doesn’t help, we can test the remote and the opener.

Most often the safety sensors are dirty, out of line, or blocked. Wipe them and check that both lights are steady. If that doesn’t help, call us.

On most LiftMaster and Chamberlain openers, the sending sensor shows a steady yellow (amber) light and the receiving sensor shows a steady green light. That’s normal. If the green light is off, dim or flickering, the sensors can’t see each other: something is in the way, a lens is dirty, the bracket got bumped, or a wire is damaged. Wipe both lenses, move anything blocking the path, and gently line the sensors up until both lights are steady. Still not working? Call (440) 876-4444 for same-day service on most calls, often within 1 hour. We call you when we’re on the way.

On many openers, the light blinks (and the door goes back up) when the safety sensors are blocked or out of line. On some Genie models the sensor light itself blinks red for the same reason. Check that nothing is between the sensors, clean the lenses, and make sure both sensor lights are steady. If the blinking continues, the sensor, its wiring or the opener’s logic board may need repair. Call (440) 876-4444 and we’ll fix it, usually in one visit.

Yes. Low morning or evening sun shining straight into a sensor can make the door reverse. Repositioning the sensor usually fixes it.

It depends on the part and your door: a small non-insulated door needs lighter, cheaper parts than a heavy insulated or wood door. We inspect for free and give you the full installed price before any work starts. Weekends cost the same as weekdays.

Yes. We carry remotes and keypads for most opener brands and program them on the spot.

No. The sensors are a required safety feature that stops the door from closing on people, pets and cars.

We are an authorized dealer for Clopay, Amarr (Amarr by Andersen) and Wayne Dalton garage doors, and for Genie, LiftMaster and Chamberlain openers. We also repair Craftsman openers and service C.H.I. doors and most other brands.

Yes. We accept all types of payment, including Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express. Financing is available through Wisetack for new doors, openers and larger repairs, and we work with all insurance companies. Checking if you qualify is a soft credit check, so it won’t affect your credit score. You get a decision in seconds. All financing is subject to credit approval. If a car or a storm damaged your door, we can give you a written estimate and photos for your claim.