If your garage door isn’t getting power, it can be frustrating. You may not know what’s wrong or how to fix it.
In this blog post, we’ll give you some tips on why your garage door might not be getting power and how to fix it. Keep reading for more information.
Common Reasons Why Your Garage Door Not Getting Power
Circuit Breaker to Outlet for Garage Door Opener Flipped
One of the most common reasons why your garage door opener doesn’t have power is because the circuit breaker to the outlet that powers the opener has been flipped.
If this is the case, you’ll need to reset the breaker. To do this, locate your breaker box and find the breaker that corresponds to your garage door opener. Once you’ve found it, flip the breaker switch to the “off” position and then back to the “on” position. This should reset the breaker and restore power to your opener.
Outlet for Garage Door Opener Is Loose
If the outlet that powers your garage door opener is loose, it can cause the opener to lose power.
First, confirm this is the issue by plugging the opener into a different outlet. This will help you determine if the problem is with the outlet or with the opener itself.
To fix a faulty outlet hire an electrician to inspect and replace it.
Garage Door Opener Is Unplugged
Another common reason why your garage door opener doesn’t have power is that it’s unplugged. This can happen if the plug falls out of the outlet because it’s an old, loose outlet or if someone just unplugged it for one reason or another.
To fix this, simply plug the cord back into the outlet.
If the plug has fallen out of the outlet and it seems defective, you may need to replace the outlet.
Fuse in Garage Door Opener Blown
If there’s a fuse in your garage door opener, it may have blown. This can happen if there’s a power surge or if the opener is overloaded.
To fix this, locate the fuse and replace it with a new one of the same size and rating.
Power Surge
A power surge can cause your garage door opener to lose power. This is a sudden increase in the electrical current that can damage electrical components.
To fix this, you’ll need to have an electrician inspect your opener and repair any damage that may have been caused by the power surge.
The Trolley Cord Was Pulled and Has Been Disengaged
If the trolley cord was pulled and has been disengaged, this can cause your garage door opener to lose power. The trolley cord is the cord that runs from the motor unit to the trolley.
To fix this, you’ll need to reattach the trolley cord to the motor unit.
First, disconnect the power to the opener. Then, locate the trolley cord and reattach it to the motor unit. Once you’ve done this, reconnect the power to the opener and test it to see if it’s working properly.
Fun note – This is one of the most prevalent reasons for a power outage. You unplugged the opener to work on another area of the garage door, then forgot to reconnect it back in and got sidetracked.
Wall Switch Wire Got Snagged and Disconnected
If the wall switch wire got snagged and disconnected, this can cause your garage door opener to not work when using the wall switch. The wall switch wire is the wire that runs from the wall switch to the opener motor unit.
You can easily confirm this by using the remote. If the remote works but the wall switch doesn’t then you have a problem between the wall switch connection and the opener.
To fix this, you’ll need to reattach the wall switch wire to the motor unit.
First, disconnect the power to the opener. Then check the wire that connects the wall switch to the opener for damage.
You’ll need to find a cut in the wire and splice that back together or find where it got disconnected whether on the wall switch side or the opener side and repair that connection.
If that doesn’t solve the problem, you may need to replace the wall switch.
Light Bulb in Opener Burnt Out
Sometimes the opener has power but the light bulb in the opener burnt out giving it the impression there’s no power.
Replacing the light bulb is an easy fix.
To replace the light bulb, disconnect the power to the opener. Then remove the light cover and unscrew the old bulb.
Screw in a new bulb of the same type and size. Then replace the light cover and reconnect the power to the opener. Test it to see if it’s working properly.
How to Prevent Your Garage Door Opener from Losing Power
There are a few things you can do to prevent your garage door opener from losing power.
Make sure to regularly check the outlets and cords to ensure they’re in good condition and not loose.
If there’s a fuse in the opener, make sure to regularly annually it and replace it if necessary.
Be sure to keep an eye on the electrical current in your home and have an electrician inspect your opener if there’s ever a power surge.
By following these tips, you can help prevent your garage door opener from losing power.
Other Reasons a Garage Door Won’t Open or Close
There are a few other reasons your garage door may not be opening or closing properly.
The first thing you should check is the photo-eye. The photo-eye is a safety feature that keeps the door from closing if there’s something in the way.
If the photo eye is dirty or misaligned, this can prevent the door from opening or closing. You can clean or realign the photo eye to fix this issue.
Another thing you should check is the tracks. If the tracks are dirty or bent, this can prevent the door from opening or closing properly. Cleaning the tracks and straightening them if necessary should fix the issue.
If the springs are damaged or broken, this can also prevent the door from opening or closing properly. You’ll need to replace the springs if they’re damaged.
Finally, if the opener is damaged, this can prevent the door from opening or closing as well.
If you’ve checked all of these things and your garage door still isn’t working properly, you may need to call a professional for assistance.
Conclusion
There are a few reasons why your garage door may not be getting power. The most common reason is that the opener is unplugged. Another common reason is that the wall switch wire has become disconnected.
You can also check to see if the light bulb in the opener is burnt out or if the tracks are dirty or bent. If the springs are damaged, you’ll need to replace them.
If you’ve checked all of these things and your garage door still isn’t working properly, you may need to call a professional for assistance.