Garage door openers offer homeowners a level of convenience that many take for granted. This is probably because they're designed to last for years. It is only when your garage door opener malfunctions that you realize how useful it has been. 

So how do you ensure that your garage door opener is always in tip-top condition? Here are three signs indicating it may be time to replace your garage door opener.  

Garage Door Opener Isn't Opening or Closing the Door

The most evident sign your garage door opener needs replacing is if it's not opening or closing your garage door. To be sure, confirm that nothing is blocking the garage door's track. If the track is clear and the door still sticks, there has to be a problem with your garage door opener. 

The next step is to find out if the remote batteries have run out; sometimes all you need is a new set of batteries. However, if new batteries still don't fix the problem, your best bet would be to invest in a new garage door opener. 

Garage Door Is Reversing When You Open or Close It

It would be quite frustrating if your garage door randomly closed itself when you're trying to drive your car out of the garage. If you have recently experienced this or something similar, you might need to check your garage door openers. 

A garage door suddenly reversing when it's opened or closed might give you the impression that it's the door that's malfunctioning, when in fact, your focus should be on the garage door opener. 

Check to see if the garage door opener's safety sensor is properly aligned. The emergency reversal system should only kick in if something is in the path of the garage door to prevent injury or damage. You need this safety sensor because your garage is much more than your car's shelter. 

A garage door that randomly reverses when there are no obstructions is a clear sign of a malfunctioning garage door opener. Contact a professional to assess the safety sensor's alignment just to be sure before you purchase a new door opener. 

Garage Door Opener Is Noisier Than Usual

Another telltale sign that your garage door opener needs replacing is if it's noisier than usual. Typically, garage door openers make a sound when they're opening or closing garage doors. However, if the noise is more pronounced and unusual, it's a clear sign of a problem. Your garage door should not screech, grind, rattle, or scrap during operation. 

All these are telltale signs that your garage door opener is malfunctioning. Ensure you repair or replace your garage door opener as soon as you identify any of these signs to avoid further damage.

Contact a company like Raynor Door Company to learn more.

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