In this video i show you how to realign your garage door sensors so that the garage door can function properly.
How to line up a garage door sensor.
Pull the string taut and tie to the other bracket in the same position.
Tie a string to one of the sensors so if pulled across the garage doorway it will run across the center of the sensor.
Disabling the sensor light on a craftsman garage door opener is only temporary and will render the remote controls useless until you reconnect the sensors.
Tie a string long enough to span the width of the garage door around the bracket on one side so that the string will line up with the sensor lens.
Continue until the sensors are once again level.
Follow these steps carefully and you shouldn t have a problem.
Sometimes the sensor becomes faulty and needs to be replaced.
Run the string across the garage doorway and tie it to the other sensor.
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If not adjust one or both of the sensors to bring the string up to level.
The sensors are now aligned properly.
Make sure that the string is taut between the two sensors.
Testing your garage door sensors.
Obtain a string to check the alignment of the sensors.
Check that the line of the string is level.
Check to make sure nothing stored near the garage doorway is obstructing the sensors.
As you can see adjusting the alignment is actually a lot simpler than you d think.
Garage door sensors are an essential part of your garage and any malfunction can impact your safety in a.
All garage door openers use a sensor light to prevent the door from closing when an object is in its path.
The latest garage door sensors are technologically advanced and even allow you to control the opening and closing through an app on your smartphone.
Evaluate the problem you are having with the garage door.
How to adjust a photo eye on a garage door.
Lay a level so the bottom runs along the string.
If the line of the string isn t level adjust 1 or both garage door sensors by sliding the mounting bracket upward.
This is something to consider if you decide to replace your garage door sensor.