Wondering what to do when the garage door opener light stays on? It is a common issue faced by garage owners. The light can stay on for hours and will be consuming a lot of electricity unnecessarily.
Instead of trying to fiddle with the light door opener controls, the first thing to do will be to refer the user manual for light settings and troubleshooting issues. The settings will differ from one manufacturer to another.
Here are some handy tips to help you solve the problem:
Tip – 1 Check motion sensor settings
Some safety motion sensors in the door opener detect movement and automatically turn on the lights.
Motion sensor gets turned on whenever someone passes through the sensor and stays on for a set time of few minutes. If there is continuous movement in the sensor area then it will keep getting reactivated without turning off.
During day time, you may not need the lights while using the garage, just locate the light controls and turn of motion sensor lights manually. Depending on your product manufacturer, there will be additional settings to set the time for which the light stays on. Set the timer to the lowest if you want to continue using the sensor without keeping the light on for a longer time.
Tip – 2 Check the light switch on the control panel
In some of the door control devices, there is a simple light on/off button. Check if someone has accidentally turned it on by pressing the button to turn it off. If the light goes off then your problem is solved.
Tip – 3 Is it the wire issue?
There might be some loose wire in the garage door opener mechanism. Garage door opener light stays on when wires inside the control panel are touching other screw terminal.
To check if there is a problem with the wire, open the door opener light panel. Remove all the wires and just check the lights by turning on the power. If the lights are fine then chances are high that the wire is damaged or the door control is not working. If you replace the wire with another good set of wires and if the problem persists then you need to fix or replace the door control panel.
Tip – 4 Change the logic board
Try disconnecting the wall control. If the door open light still stays on then the problem can be with the logic board.
Tip – 5 The light bulb issue
LED lights may create issues with the door opener as the frequency of the LED Bulb is not suitable for garage door openers. Replacing the lights might solve the issue. Incandescent lights usually work fine because their long socket connects well with the door opener. The fluorescent bulbs sometimes may not work fine with the socket.
We hope the above tips will be useful to have help you solve the garage door opener light issue. Since it is an electrical device, you have to be careful. To avoid any mishap, do not try messing with the electrical control and wires if you do not sure about what you are doing.
For safety concerns, if you are not comfortable opening the panels or working with wires, check for garage door repair experts. If your garage door opener light stays on even after trying all the tips, why not ask for assistance from professionals who can fix it for you.
