In this video i show you how to realign your garage door sensors so that the garage door can function properly.
How to align garage door eyes.
Loosen one sensor and move it until the string is level.
Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws that are in the tracks to secure it to the garage door frame.
Loosen the screws that mount each of your garage door sensors.
Turn off the power to your sensors by tripping the fuse for your garage.
This will help to position it to the correct spot.
How to adjust a photo eye on a garage door.
If it isn t then you know that the sensors need to be adjusted.
You ll find this in your home s breaker box.
Slide each garage door sensor downward so it is as.
To test the alignment tie a length of string between the two sensors.
How to align garage door sensors.
By hand make slight adjustments to your photo eye sensors until they align.
Don t take them all the way out.
If the garage door goes up but does not close or only partially closes then reopens.
They are very.
It could be they are out of alignment problems with the wiring possible obstructions.
Evaluate the problem you are having with the garage door.
Be gentle as you re making adjustments.
Check to make sure nothing stored near the garage doorway is obstructing the sensors.
Then you can untie the string and test the door.
Locate the photo eyes on each side of the garage door opening.
Use a spirit level to see if the string is level.
First adjust the sensor that wasn t lit.
In this video precision garage door of new jersey provides instructions on how to properly align your garage door photo eyes otherwise known as your safety eyes.
Adjusting the position of the track tap the bottom of the track gently with a rubber mallet.