Garage Doors
Maintenance of garage doors and openers are the responsibility of the owner. Door replacement, if needed, should be done by the HOA to insure consistency throughout the property. Garage doors require some maintenance over time.
If you have questions about garage door maintenance please contact maintenance by email at: maintenance@pshoa.net
Maintenance of garage doors and openers are the responsibility of the owner. Door replacement, if needed, should be done by the HOA to insure consistency throughout the property. Garage doors require some maintenance over time.
If you have questions about garage door maintenance please contact maintenance by email at: maintenance@pshoa.net
Common Problems
Remotes
Remotes have a small battery in them. If you find your range decreasing you may need a new battery. Generally remotes don't need to be reprogrammed, but if you buy a new remote, you may need to program yours. Instructions are found on the rear of the opener. If you have a three button wall button controller. your remotes may be locked out. Watch this VIDEO for more help to unlock remotes at your wall button.
Door reverses when closing
Door starts down but reverses or will only close if button is held down. Opener light flashes with clicking sound. Check the green and amber lights on the safety sensors at either side of the garage door. These should be located near the floor and are attached to the door track One has a green light is flashing or blinking this indicates the sensors are dirty or out of alignment.
Lubrication
If you feel your door needs to be lubricated, because its squeaking or making more noise than you think it should, it may need some lubricant. What to use? Lubrication of opener chain and rail should be done with silicone spray and wiping off excess leaving a film behind. Using other products may drip on to your car or door or become sticky in cold weather leading opener failure.
Never use:
Loose chain
If the chain is hanging below "T" track it is an indication that the top gear bearing is worn out. To repair, the motor end or 'head' will need to be rebuilt. It's recommenced that you have your door and opener serviced professionally to get it working like new again.
Broken torsion springs
Door springs are the owners responsibility and are not covered by the HOA. Most garage doors have two springs which share he weight of the door when it's opening. Springs do get weak, wear out and break. (see photo below) When they do Your door will need help to open it and closing. It's best to not operate the door more than necessary as this can lead to further damage to the door and opener. If you need to get your car out of garage you can assist the opener by lifting on the door while it opens and closes. Request a visitors pass for your vehicle until your door is repaired.
Remotes
Remotes have a small battery in them. If you find your range decreasing you may need a new battery. Generally remotes don't need to be reprogrammed, but if you buy a new remote, you may need to program yours. Instructions are found on the rear of the opener. If you have a three button wall button controller. your remotes may be locked out. Watch this VIDEO for more help to unlock remotes at your wall button.
Door reverses when closing
Door starts down but reverses or will only close if button is held down. Opener light flashes with clicking sound. Check the green and amber lights on the safety sensors at either side of the garage door. These should be located near the floor and are attached to the door track One has a green light is flashing or blinking this indicates the sensors are dirty or out of alignment.
- Door sensors dirty clean lens with cloth
- Sensors have been bumped and are out of alignment and will need to be realigned so they are pointed directly at the sensor on other side of the door.
Lubrication
If you feel your door needs to be lubricated, because its squeaking or making more noise than you think it should, it may need some lubricant. What to use? Lubrication of opener chain and rail should be done with silicone spray and wiping off excess leaving a film behind. Using other products may drip on to your car or door or become sticky in cold weather leading opener failure.
Never use:
- WD-40 It's actually a degreaser
- Grease Too thick and will be messy
- Engine motor oil, will work but runs off, collects dirt and is messy
- White lithium spray lubricant its can also be messy
- Any good lubricant made for garage doors. These are usually silicone based and will work into the moving parts well and last.
Loose chain
If the chain is hanging below "T" track it is an indication that the top gear bearing is worn out. To repair, the motor end or 'head' will need to be rebuilt. It's recommenced that you have your door and opener serviced professionally to get it working like new again.
Broken torsion springs
Door springs are the owners responsibility and are not covered by the HOA. Most garage doors have two springs which share he weight of the door when it's opening. Springs do get weak, wear out and break. (see photo below) When they do Your door will need help to open it and closing. It's best to not operate the door more than necessary as this can lead to further damage to the door and opener. If you need to get your car out of garage you can assist the opener by lifting on the door while it opens and closes. Request a visitors pass for your vehicle until your door is repaired.
Remotes not working?
If your remotes have stopped working, there are several things to check
If your remotes have stopped working, there are several things to check
- Unplug your opening for about 30 seconds and try again
- If still not working follow the instructions on the back of the opener to reprogram remotes. You may need to clear it's memory. as per instructions on opener back.
- It you have a LED or CFL light in the opener or nearby, try an old fashioned incandescent bulb. Sometimes the circuitry in these new bulbs emit RF that blocks remotes' signals. Bulbs rated for ceiling fans or appliances work well in openers as they are made for locations where there are vibrations. Either 40 or 60 watts is fine.