Safety sensors
Garage Door Sensor Repair in Sanibel
If the door starts down and reverses, or the opener light blinks and nothing happens, the safety sensors are the first thing we check.
Get a sensor repair price — (239) 722-5261
The Opener Is Doing Its Job
The two small sensors near the floor send an invisible beam across the doorway. If it is blocked or the sensors cannot see each other, the opener refuses to close the door.
The cause can be as simple as a bumped bracket or as stubborn as a corroded wire hidden along the wall.
Sensor Trouble Signs
Door reverses right away
The door starts closing, then goes back up.
Blinking opener light
Many openers flash to report a sensor fault.
Sensor light off or flickering
One sensor has lost power or alignment.
Works only when held
The door closes only while you hold the wall button.
How We Fix Sensors
- 1
Check alignment
Both sensors are leveled and aimed at each other.
- 2
Test the wiring
Wires are checked for breaks, staples and corrosion.
- 3
Replace if needed
Failed sensors are swapped for compatible units.
- 4
Safety test
We confirm the door reverses when the beam is broken.
Sensor Questions
Can I bypass the safety sensors?
No. They are a required safety feature that stops the door from closing on people, pets and cars.
Why do my sensors fail in the afternoon?
Direct sun shining into a sensor can blind it. Swapping the sides or adding a shade usually solves it.
Door Will Not Stay Closed?
Sensor problems are usually a quick fix.
Call about sensors — (239) 722-5261