Making your Garage Door Light Sensor Work For YOU
Sometimes a faulty garage door light sensor is caused by something as simple as poor placement, or buildup of obstructing debris on one of the contact “eyes” or infrared (light sensor in this case) sections of your sensor or sensors.
To get started troubleshooting a faulty garage door light sensor first ensure that there are no dirt, cobwebs or other build-ups or objects blocking the way of the light sensor from telling the difference between light and dark – or Off and On.
In some cases it might be necessary to get a ladder and completely remove your light sensor receiving or sending component, and ensure the wiring is put together. Often, burnt wires, or otherwise faulty ones can cause miscommunication, or a lack of communication at all, between garage door light sensors. Also, poor placement has equally been found to be a common culprit.
If possible, unplug or remove the power mechanism for your garage door light sensor, and unscrew the back to check the condition of all of your wires. Re-fasten or tighten any screws connected to what might appear to be poorly connected or untightened sections. If a wire seems poorly connected, it might be necessary to remove the screws and completely re-wrap and tighten the wires to ensure necessary connection.
Are your sensors displaying green or red LED indicators? If not, this is a rather sure-sign that it’s necessary to either repower, or replace the wiring or parts of either your sender and or receiver.
Sometimes cycling your garage door light sensor between Off and On – or Open and Close – can trigger the device to sort of troubleshoot itself’.
Even if your light sensor devices are powered by insulated low-voltage wires, it’s worth bearing in mind the dangers of live electrical wire, as well as the probability that without experience or familiarity that it’ll be near impossible – and dangerous – to try to re-wire or fix the wires and connections on your own. Always make sure the plugs, batteries, or circuits to your sensors are completely disconnected or turned off before attempting to open them up or interact with the (live) wiring of the devices.
Sometimes a faulty garage door light sensor is caused by something as simple as poor placement, or buildup of obstructing debris on one of the contact “eyes” or infrared (light sensor in this case) sections of your sensor or sensors.
To get started troubleshooting a faulty garage door light sensor first ensure that there are no dirt, cobwebs or other build-ups or objects blocking the way of the light sensor from telling the difference between light and dark – or Off and On.
In some cases it might be necessary to get a ladder and completely remove your light sensor receiving or sending component, and ensure the wiring is put together. Often, burnt wires, or otherwise faulty ones can cause miscommunication, or a lack of communication at all, between garage door light sensors. Also, poor placement has equally been found to be a common culprit.
If possible, unplug or remove the power mechanism for your garage door light sensor, and unscrew the back to check the condition of all of your wires. Re-fasten or tighten any screws connected to what might appear to be poorly connected or untightened sections. If a wire seems poorly connected, it might be necessary to remove the screws and completely re-wrap and tighten the wires to ensure necessary connection.
Are your sensors displaying green or red LED indicators? If not, this is a rather sure-sign that it’s necessary to either repower, or replace the wiring or parts of either your sender and or receiver.
Sometimes cycling your garage door light sensor between Off and On – or Open and Close – can trigger the device to sort of troubleshoot itself’.
Even if your light sensor devices are powered by insulated low-voltage wires, it’s worth bearing in mind the dangers of live electrical wire, as well as the probability that without experience or familiarity that it’ll be near impossible – and dangerous – to try to re-wire or fix the wires and connections on your own. Always make sure the plugs, batteries, or circuits to your sensors are completely disconnected or turned off before attempting to open them up or interact with the (live) wiring of the devices.
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