Today, many homeowners have automatic garage doors that open electronically via either a keypad, key fob, or remote transmitter. Because these individuals rely on their garage doors every day, it can create a serious inconvenience if they stop working. Fortunately, there are a few easy steps homeowners can take to rectify the problem themselves and avoid more serious garage door repair.

What to Do if Your Automatic Garage Door Stops Working

Check the Batteries 

It sounds obvious, but before considering more serious issues, you'll want to rule out the simplest explanations. The first step you should take is checking the batteries in your fob or transmitter. Swap them for a new pair, and then try the garage door opener again. If it still doesn't work, then you've ruled out dead batteries as the culprit, and you may need a new remote or garage door repair. 

Try Multiple Openers

Another possibility is that one of the garage door openers needs to be replaced. If your automatic garage doors aren't working, try multiple fobs or transmitters to see if you can isolate the problem to a single opener. If you find that your garage doors respond to all but one opener, then you've pinpointed the problem, and you'll just need to fix or replace that specific device.  

Inspect the Garage Door Track

If your garage doors make sounds when activated by the opener but don't open and close properly, it could be a sign that there's a mechanical issue related to the door's track alignment. Carefully examine the chains and rail when turning on the doors. If it looks like something is stuck or out of alignment, reach out to local professionals for garage door repair. 

Elizabethtown Overhead Inc. has been providing dependable garage door repair to Kentucky residents for 25 years. The seasoned team of technicians at Elizabethtown Overhead Inc. handles a wide range of garage door services, including repair, replacement, and overhead door maintenance. Visit the team's website to learn more about how they can get your garage doors operating in peak form, or call directly at (270) 763-9121.