There’s no denying the importance of a properly functioning garage door. A reliable garage door should offer added security for your vehicle, personal belongings, and your family. For many Florida homeowners, the garage door is also the main access point of their home. To have a garage door that opens and closes smoothly, your garage door opener must be in tip-top shape.
What Is a Garage Door Opener?
A garage door opener is the power unit that sits above your garage door. The device has an internal motor that attaches to the track on the inside of your garage. The opener can be operated with an indoor wall switch, handheld remote control, app on a smartphone, or outdoor keypad. With the press of a button, the garage door opener is designed to open and close your garage door with measured control.
How Do I Know if I Need My Garage Door Opener Repaired or Replaced?
It can be easy to overlook your garage door opener—until it stops working. Rather than trying to diagnose the issue yourself, reach out to the experts at DGD Garage Doors (DGD). Since our founding in 2002, DGD has been the leading garage door installation, repair, and service company in Florida. With our knowledge and expertise, we can diagnose the issue with your garage door opener in no time. Read on to know the signs of a malfunctioning garage door opener.
Common Garage Door Opener Repair Needs
Your garage door opener puts in a lot of work over the years. It reliably opens and closes your garage door when you need it. Given the amount of use it sees, it’s not surprising that your garage door opener may require repair and attention from time to time. Thankfully, Florida homeowners can turn to DGD to diagnose any issues with their garage door opener, like:
- The photo eyes are out of alignment or broken
- The motor unit has been unplugged or a circuit breaker has been tripped
- The transmitter batteries are dead
- There are transmitter problems like a blocked antenna, damaged antenna, frequency issues, or the transmitter needs to be reprogrammed
- Items are blocking the door’s path
- The garage door limit settings are incorrect
- The disconnect switch has been enabled
- The door has been manually locked
- The opener’s motor has burned out
Common Garage Door Opener Replacement Needs
No matter the quality of your garage door opener, eventually, there comes a time when it may need to be replaced. A few tell-tale signs of a worn-out garage door opener are:
- The garage door opens at random
- Intense vibrations
- Loud or strange sounds
- Slow-moving
- Detaching from the track
- Nothing happens
No matter the repair or replacement you might need, for your safety, remember to reach out to the professionals at DGD. We perform professional garage door opener replacement services and same-day repairs. We guarantee we’ll have your door up and running again in no time.
