One of the most common reasons a garage door opener suddenly refuses to close is actually one of the simplest things to check: the safety sensors near the bottom of the tracks.
If one gets bumped, twisted, or knocked slightly out of alignment, the opener may think something is blocking the doorway.
Depending on the opener, you may notice:
⚠️ The opener light flashing
⚠️ A clicking sound
⚠️ The door starting to close, then reversing
⚠️ The door refusing to close with the remote or wall button
Sometimes the fix is as simple as gently straightening the sensor so both sides are pointing directly at each other again.
Before scheduling a service call, take a quick look at the sensors:
✅ Make sure nothing is blocking them
✅ Check that both are pointed toward each other
✅ Look for a loose or bumped sensor bracket
✅ Clean off any dirt or debris covering the lens
A little awareness can sometimes save you the cost of an unnecessary service call.
Of course, if the sensors look fine and the door still won’t operate correctly, give The Garage Door Guys a call and we’ll help figure out what’s going on.
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