Garage Door Sensor Repair in Roanoke, VA
When the door will not close or reverses on its own, the photo eyes are a common cause. Most fixes are quick.
Photo eyes and the safety reverse
Photo eyes sit near the floor on both sides of the door. They send a beam across the opening. If something breaks the beam while the door closes, the door reverses. Federal rules for openers (UL 325) require this type of entrapment protection on residential openers.
Garage door stuck or not working right?
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Call 877-591-6531Email usWhy the door will not close
- A sensor bumped out of line
- A dirty or blocked lens
- Wires cut, pinched or loose
- Direct sun on a lens
- A sensor that has failed
- A flashing light on the opener, which often points to the eyes
What you can check first
- Look at the lightsBoth sensors should show a steady light.
- Wipe the lensesUse a soft cloth.
- Clear the beamRemove anything in the path.
- Call us if it still failsWe realign, rewire or replace the sensor and test the reverse.
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Call 877-591-6531Email usSensor questions
Can I bypass the sensors?
No. They are a safety feature. Bypassing them removes the protection that stops the door on a child, a pet or a car.
Why does my door close only when I hold the button?
That usually means the opener does not detect the sensors. Call 877-591-6531 for a fix.
Do sensors wear out?
Yes, and wiring can fail, but many problems are only alignment.
Do not risk a broken spring or cable
Springs and cables hold stored force. Call a certified technician instead of trying it yourself.
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Need a garage door repaired in Roanoke?
Call 877-591-6531 and tell us what you see and hear. You get a price range on the phone and a written quote before any work starts. Same day service is available.
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