Garage door sensor repair
The door starts down, then goes right back up. Nine times out of ten it's the safety sensors, the two little eyes at the bottom of the tracks. They're there so the door can't close on a child or a pet.
- On site: 30 to 45 minutes
- License CGC15***68
Signs this is your problem
- The door reverses before it reaches the floor.
- It only closes if you hold the wall button down.
- One sensor light is off or blinking.
- Late-afternoon sun hits a sensor and the door won't close.
What we do
We check alignment, wiring and the lenses. Most calls are fixed by realigning and tightening the brackets. If a sensor has actually failed, we replace the pair and test the reversal with a 2x4 on the floor, the way the safety standard says.
A two-minute check before you call
Wipe both lenses with a soft cloth. Check that both little lights are steady. If one blinks, turn that sensor gently until it's solid. That fixes most sensor calls, and it's free.
Questions about safety sensor repair
Thirty to forty-five minutes, including the safety reversal test.
Please don't. They're the reason a closing door stops for a child, a pet or a grandparent.
Door stuck right now?
Call or text and a person in Estero answers. We'll tell you if it's safe to touch, when we can be there and how long the fix usually takes, before anyone drives over.