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Garage door sensors (aka, photo eyes) are a modern solution to the age-old safety risks surrounding garage doors.
Allow us to break the system down for you. Small devices on either side of your garage door emit an invisible infrared beam across the doorway. What beam is what tells the sensors whether something is in the door’s path. If the sensors detect an object, they will prevent the garage door from closing.
By adding sensors, many accidents and injuries are prevented.
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We’ve all experienced garage door problems. We’ve all had a garage door refuse to open or close when we wanted it to.
There are two key things you must do. Firstly, have regular maintenance done. Secondly, know when to call skilled technicians.
Knowing the signs of a broken sensor will help you resolve issues before they pose safety risks. Here are the most common things you should always be on the lookout for:
The garage door fails to close
The garage door reverses direction while closing, even when the doorway is clear
You can see that the sensors are misaligned or damaged
The LED lights on the sensors are not on or are flickering
You hear unusual noises
Normal use is all it takes for sensors to age and wear. However, aside from the things you can’t control, here are some common problems that sensors encounter and that prevent smooth operation:
Wiring: Corroded or loose wires connecting the sensors and garage system will prevent the lines of communication from remaining clear.
Obstructions: Anything such as dirt and debris on the lenses or objects blocking the sensors can disrupt the infrared beam and confuse the sensors.
Power Supply: Just like a toy with batteries that are dying, sensors without enough power will have improper readings and make mistakes.
Misalignment: If your two sensors aren’t exactly in line with each other, the system falls apart. There will be errors, such as your door failing to close or reversing direction.
There are two main kinds of garage door sensors that we install: Photoelectric and pressure-sensitive.
Photoelectric sensors use an infrared beam (such as the one we talked about above) to “see” if there is anything in the door’s path. If the beam is uninterrupted from one sensor to the other, everything is good to go.
Pressure-sensitive sensors are installed along the bottom edge of the door. They work by “feeling” for objects as the door closes. If the pressure sensors are activated, the door reverses.
Both of these sensors provide efficiency and safety when installed by professionals.
We don’t just offer sensor repair, we offer comprehensive garage door services for residential, industrial, and commercial properties! Below, you’ll find a list of some of our other services. Don’t wait until the need becomes too great. Call us today!
If you know that your sensors need repair, but you choose to ignore them, you’re risking your daily routine as well as your safety. It is crucial to have sensors that function properly so that you avoid accidents and protect your home’s security.
At NULIFT Garage Doors, we recognize the importance of having products that last, and we also know that everyone needs a little help sometimes. We offer high-quality products with transparent pricing so that you get the best value.
