Opening the garage door with a remote is an easy and hassle-free exercise. You can open the garage door while you are in the car. However, there are times when the remote might start acting funny, leaving you puzzled about what just happened. There are diverse causes that can make the remote malfunction. Today, we will identify those causes and troubleshoot the problem for good.
Reason #1: The Remote Batteries are Dead
The most common reason your garage door remote is acting funny is that the batteries are dead. Ideally, the batteries need to be changed after every two years. But most of us tend to forget it. When the remote does not work, we realize that the battery is dead and should be replaced immediately to avoid further hassle.
Solution: Replace the dead batteries with new ones and test them. Sometimes, you may need to reprogram the remote after changing the battery. Testing the device after replacing the battery will give you a fair idea about what to do next.
Reason #2: The Remote Signal is Too Weak
If you are out of range, the remote will not work. The signal becomes weak when you stand far away from the garage. Make sure that you are within a proper distance when you use the remote.
Solution: Ensure you are well within the range when using the remote; why don't you check the manual to find the minimum distance within which the remote works just fine? At the same time, inspect the remote's antenna to ensure that it is in good condition and that no dirt or debris has accumulated over it. You can always contact your residential garage door supplier to discuss your problem. They are there to guide and advise you in the best possible way.
Reason #3: The Lock Button is On
If you accidentally turn on the lock door button of your garage door, then the remote will not work. You need to check and make sure that the lock button is off.
Solution: If you find that the lock button is turned on, you need to close it and recheck the remote to ensure it works fine.
Reason#4: Your Remote Needs to Be Reprogrammed
Occasionally, it would help if you reprogrammed your garage door remote to ensure it works fine. But most of us tend to overlook it. If the remote is not working, this may also be the cause.
Solution: Take out the manual book, go through the reprogramming steps, and set up the remote program so that you can start using the remote again.
Summing it Up
These common causes can prevent or interfere with the proper functioning of your residential garage doors remote. If the remote is still not working even after you have looked for all the possible reasons that can affect its working, you should visit the nearest garage door mechanic and ask him to look into the matter. Let the expert find out the exact cause of the problem and suggest the best solution accordingly.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Olivia Poglianich
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Olivia Poglianich is a nomadic brand strategist and copywriter in the wooden crafts and 3D product design space who has worked with brands such as Visa, Disney and Grey Goose. Her writing has taken her all over the world, from a Serbian music festival to a Malaysian art and culture event. Olivia is a graduate of Cornell University and is often writing or reading about travel, hospitality, the start-up ecosystem or career coaching. Her latest interests are at the intersection of web3 and communal living, both on and offline.
