If your opener suffers a malfunction it can be very difficult to determine what the problem is. Without a lot of experience with these systems, it can be impossible to know whether the issue lies with the unit itself, the sensors, the wall unit or the drive. However, some smart new models from Liftmaster and Craftsman can actually tell you what’s wrong themselves.
How Do These Warning Signals Work?
These smart new openers feature their own fault-finding technology. They constantly run assessments on themselves, and if they find a problem they’ll report it to you via the control panel. Of course the precise language will depend slightly on the model in question but the owner's manual should be able to guide you in terms of translating what the report means.
Detecting Obstructions And Malfunctions
Many of the warning signals will be to alert owners that their safety sensors are not functioning properly, or are not connected. However, there are several other warnings that can give information on physical issues. For example, with one model, if the unit thinks it’s hitting a physical obstruction, such as a rock on the track, it will let you know by blinking UP 4 times and DOWN 1-4 times.
Internal Circuit Problems
These smart devices can even detect faults within their own circuit boards. This is extremely helpful, as many electrical problems are very difficult to detect. Again, you may need an owner's manual handy to decipher what the various signals mean, but once you become familiar with the signs, can be a massive time and cost saver. If you detect a problem here, our experts can source and supply circuit boards for any make and model of opener, and install it for you.
Have these modern inventions piqued your interest? Contact our professionals at Garage Door Repair Universal City to learn more about smart openers – we'll be glad to hear from you!