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With over 30 years of experience, Superior Overhead Door offers an unparalleled perspective on garage door installations and repairs in Oxford, CT. As you lift and lower your own at least twice a day, it’s easy to find yourself taking advantage of each properly functioning component, from springs and tracks to garage door keypads.

One of the most important aspects of a quality garage door is safety sensors, which prevent your door from moving once it appears that something—or someone—is in the way.

If you’ve been experiencing problems with your safety sensors, take advantage of these essential troubleshooting tips:

  • garage doorsRemove Obstacles: Safety sensors are located on the garage door tracks and can be identified by colored LED lights. If your garage door refuses to close even after your child has moved out of the way, make sure that no boxes, trash, or toys are blocking the sensors.
  • Clean Sensors: Next, clean the sensors with a damp rag so that the transmitter can clearly reach the receiver. Dirt or spider webs could be blocking this connection.
  • Wiring Check: If both LED lights aren’t glowing, there could be an internal wiring issue. You can check the wires by unplugging your garage door opener from the ceiling and reconnecting loose wires on your sensors. Contact a professional if you feel you need to replace the wires altogether.
  • Align Sensors: While both the transmitter and the receiver can be working, the problem may lie in the fact that they aren’t perfectly aligned. Move one or the other so that the LED lights up green—you might need to tighten the wing nut or the lock nut that holds each sensor to its bracket.
  • Look At Sprinklers: If you have any sprinkler heads near your garage door, it’s possible that water from the sprinkler caused the sensor to short circuit. Give your safety sensors ample time to dry before trying to close the door once more. 

If these troubleshooting tips fail to diagnose the problem with your safety sensors, call the garage door professionals of Superior Overhead Door at (203) 881-2207 for service you can count on. For more information on garage door repairs or installations, visit the website.

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