I Have Lost Range In My Garage Door Opener

Erase the remote from memory reset the opener s code.

I have lost range in my garage door opener.

If you have lost a garage door remote it s time to erase the lost remote from the memory of your opener and to reset the code. Most homeowners have a spare garage door remote which is great in a situation where one goes missing. Having 2 or 3 different garage door remotes is a good idea in case you misplace one or if a battery needs replaced. Step by step process of elimination is the best way to determine what is causing the decreased range on the garage door opener remote.

If there is no flash then the opener might not be receiving a signal from the remote at all. Test to make sure that the door is correctly locked before leaving it. Look for the led on the opener to flash when you push a remote button. I know that it is very frustrating to have issues with your garage door opener.

You can also adjust a modern garage door opener s range by operating an external receiver. Locking the door without your garage opener will require you to use the lock bar. Lift the garage door fully open ensuring that it remains open before stepping away. If the process seems too challenging you should replace your old opener with a new gadget.

Many different electronic devices can cause radio frequency interference which will reduce the range of the garage door opener remote or cause it to work intermittently. To close the door you will have to do so manually. First be sure the issue is not with the range of the remotes being reduced by some form of interference. If you do locate your garage opener reconnect it to the mechanism and double check to make sure the door is unlocked.

Because older garage door openers have outdated components you may have problems changing the range in an efficient manner.