Screw the new bulb into the light socket just as you would a regular lamp socket.
How to replace garage door light bulb.
If the light is working properly simply go back up the ladder and close the light casing.
Bulbs exceeding the recommended wattage for.
As soon as you have the bulb climb back up the ladder and install the new bulb by turning it clockwise.
This video shows how to replace a defective light socket and back panel on a sears craftsman garage door opener.
Remote control or keypad will close the garage door but won t open it.
Not able to program a new remote control or keypad.
Remove the light bulb lens cover from the opener.
Using a step ladder is the easiest way to get at your garage door opener without having to stretch or climb on top of boxes.
The design of the liftmaster garage door opener allows you easy access to the light bulb and the light socket but when it comes to replacing the damaged light socket it requires a liftmaster compatible socket.
Step 3 remove bulb cover.
Unscrew the light bulb from the light socket.
Step 4 remove light bulb.
Step 1 set ladder.
Once the bulb is in turn the switch on before closing up the cover.
Unplug your liftmaster garage door opener from the electrical outlet in the ceiling.
Use a new 60 watt bulb to replace the defective bulb.
Turn off the circuit breaker to the garage door opener if your opener is hardwired into the circuit.
Step 2 unplug garage door opener.
Screw drive garage door opener.
Do not use a short neck bulb.
If the light is not working unscrew the bulb.
If you are experiencing any of the above issues replace the light bulbs with cfl bulbs or use a higher quality led light bulb.