Step 1 remove the portion of the garage door opener that holds the controls from your garage s ceiling.
Garage door circuit board issues.
Unplug the garage door opener and check the wiring connections on the panel.
Finally it s possible the garage door opener s motor has burned out and isn t operating at all.
If the wiring connections are okay wait a few minutes before plugging the garage door opener back in disconnecting the power resets the logic board after an electrical disturbance.
Remove the light cover take out the lightbulb disconnect the switch and safety sensor wires remove a few screws unplug the board and you re done.
A power surge due to lightening or a power outage in the house can damage the boards.
If the light does not come on when the door opens or go off when it closes the problem could be the logic board.
If the circuit breaker or gfci is tripping repeatedly it s a sign that there is a short circuit somewhere in the system possibly even the garage door opener itself.
It will take 10 minutes tops and only requires a 1 4 in.
Just follow these steps.
Here is a brief trouble shooting guide.
Replacing a circuit board sounds like a scary garage door repair but it s really quite easy.
When a circuit board in a garage door opener fails the door will suddenly stop while in motion or it will not open or close at all.
This is a problem that will require you or a service person to replace it.