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Any time you start having problems with the garage door remote, it’s usually something that’s easy to fix with little to no expense. Always check to see if the button that’s mounted on the wall is working.

If it’s working and the remote to garage door is not, then you probably just need to have the batteries change out or it might even need to be reprogrammed. Whenever you need to reprogram the remote. Just check the manual guide for instructions.

You can also check the manufacturer’s website for the instruction guide online. Usually when you reprogram the remote. The steps are holding down the open button while pressing down and then releasing the programming button. When the garage door opener lights come on, you then release the open button.

If it’s the batteries, just simple replace the old ones with some new batteries. Also sometimes the eye of the remote needs to be cleaned. The IR unit on the remote is called the eye. It’s usually plastic and sends an IR signal that passes through it for transmitting or receiving. You can clean this with a damp towel.

If you still can’t solve the issue you’re having with the remote. You can just call a repairman to either fix it for you or just get the whole remote replace if necessary.

 

Things To Stay Cautions Of With The Garage Door Remote

 

Never let your kids play with your remote. This tends to be a common way people’s remote either ends up lost or broken.

Make sure if you leave your remote inside your car while parked in a driveway, you keep the remote well hidden and doors locked. You don’t want any intruders getting their hands on that remote. This can easily give them access to getting inside your house.

If you ever lose the remote, immediately unplug the garage door opener so nobody can open your garage door with the remote and gain access to your house.

Never leave any ID’s or any card with your address on it inside the car with the remote. Take all cards and identification with you. So if someone does get access to your vehicle with the remote inside. They won’t know exactly where you live to be able to use the remote and open you garage door.