The LiftMaster LEARN button is key to a smooth garage door experience. It’s important to know where it is and what it can do. Read on to learn how to locate the LEARN button in case you need to troubleshoot a faulty remote or opener.
Why is my garage door opening by itself?
Did you recently come home to an open garage door? If you’re looking to diagnose a garage door opening by itself, you’re in the right place. When opening by themselves, they’re said to be in phantom operation, which can be caused by a handful of issues. While unsettling, not all the reasons behind this problem are a cause for concern. We rank four causes from most to least likely as well as how to address each problem.
Common Reasons Your Garage Door Remote Won’t Work
There are a few reasons garage door remotes stop working. We highlight four common scenarios that lead to remote failure and what you can do to try to fix it. You may need a new remote if your door won’t open after trying these suggestions.
5 Reasons Your Garage Door Won’t Close
Trying to leave the house but your garage door won’t close? We’ll quickly cover a few reasons why that might be happening and what you can do to help. If you still need help, please contact a local garage door repair company for support.
Garage Door Opener Light Blinking
If you recently tried to use your garage door opener but nothing happened and the light on your opener started blinking, you’re in the right place. Our article troubleshoots some common causes of a blinking garage door opener light. The blinking light acts like a smoke signal to alert you of an issue that needs immediate attention.
Garage Door Weatherstripping
Are you looking for ways to weatherproof your garage? Installing garage door weatherstripping around the four corners of your garage door will help keep wind, debris, and water out. Read on to get answers to some of the most common garage door seal questions.
Garage Door Rollers
Garage door rollers support the weight of your garage as it moves along the track. The rollers are held in place by hinges which consist of a top, middle and bottom bracket. Rollers can be the cause of noisy operation and are often replaced when a new door or opener is installed. In this article, we’ll answer some common garage door roller questions.
How to balance your garage door
If you’re having trouble with your garage door staying in the right position, you may have the wrong springs or need your springs adjusted. Read on to learn what to do if your torsion or extensions springs are too strong, too weak, or just right. The key to a balanced garage door is the appropriate spring tension. Springs counterbalance the weight of your garage door, so if your door is out of balance, we start by checking the springs.
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What Are The Parts of a Garage Door?
If you’re shopping for a new garage door, it’s helpful to know the parts and pieces that make garage doors work. Read more to learn about the main garage door parts. Our goal is to give you more confidence when buying garage doors.
5 Reasons To Buy Manual Garage Doors
Do you want to get in and out of your vehicle to raise and lower your garage door? The likely answer is no, but sometimes we get a request for manual garage doors for a garage conversion or barn. While rare, we want to provide our thoughts and expertise around manual doors. We’ll dive into 5 scenarios where considering manual garage doors makes sense.