Door not operating? Try these quick fixes

If your garage door isn’t responding, don’t worry in many cases it’s something simple you can fix yourself. Please run through the checklist below before reaching out to our support team.

Door operation checklist

Quick checks to try first ✅

  1. Is the power on? Double check that your garage door is plugged in and switched on.
  2. Has a fuse blown? Check your fuse box - sometimes a blown fuse is all that’s causing the issue.
  3. Check your remote or keypad - has your remote's battery run out, or stopped pairing with your door? Find out how to replace your battery or re-pair your remote here.
  4. Try a spare remote if you have one - for the reasons above, a spare and rarely-used remote might still open your door.
  5. Check your wireless keypad battery - if you have one, your wireless keypad battery might need replacing.
  6. Listen for the motor - press your remote or keypad and listen closely to see if you can hear the motor kicking into action? If you can hear the motor running but the door doesn’t move, the problem may be mechanical - in that case, we’ll need to help.
  7. Check for obstructions - Make sure nothing is blocking the door’s path inside or outside your garage.

When to Call Us 📞

If you’ve tried the steps above and your door still won’t operate, our team is here to help. Common situations we can resolve include:

  • The motor runs but the door doesn’t move
  • The door has stopped part-way and won’t open or close fully
  • There’s no sound or movement even after power and fuse check.

Tip: If you call us, let us know what you’ve already tried - it’ll help us get your door working again faster.

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