Isssues With Garage Door Sensors In Sunlight

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Isssues with garage door sensors in sunlight.

Direct sunlight creates interference with the sensors and may keep them from working properly. 3 4 out of 5 stars 175. Protects door sensors blocks sunlight to prevent false signals. If they re turned on in both the sensors then there is no issue with the power supply.

Cycle the garage door through the opening and closing actions using the control on the garage wall. Look for small led lights on the sensors. If you are in a hurry and need to get your garage door closed right away stand in such a way that you cast a shadow over your garage door s beam sensor but of course don t block the beam itself just the sunlight that is shining on it and then press your remote control so that your door will close. Remove any debris dust or cobwebs from the electric eye lenses on each sensor with a clean rag.

Sunlight can interfere with the sensors beam and cause them to act as if an object blocks them. Here was one way a homeowner dealt with issues with the sun he moved the sensor on the rail to the end of the track. Nowadays for safety reasons most garage doors have them. Putting cardboard like a toilet paper tube around the sensor will block much of the sunlight.

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My door has this issue but even cleaning the glass on both sides after putting a solid cardboard piece in the way of direct sunlight so the sensor is always shaded the door still won t shut when the sun is at a certain angle in the sky. Many years ago sensors weren t common. But avoid blocking the actual sensor part with it. Garage door eye sensor shield cover protector kit.

The sensors only work when the door is in the process of closing. The receiving sensor should mounted on the side of the garage door opening that receives the least amount of direct sunlight.