If your garage door opener is continuously beeping and flashing, it’s usually a sign that something needs attention. Here’s a quick guide to help you diagnose the issue and determine whether you can resolve it yourself or need to call a professional.
1. Check the Service Light Indicator
One of the most common reasons your garage door opener is beeping or flashing is that it’s due for scheduled maintenance. Just like your car, your garage door opener comprises various moving parts that need regular servicing to function optimally.
What to do:
- Look for a flashing service light indicator on your opener. This light typically signals that maintenance is required.
- Servicing and repairs should only be carried out by a trained garage door professional to ensure everything is correctly handled. Attempting to do it yourself might cause further issues or void the warranty.
2. Inspect the Door’s Path
Your garage door opener may beep if something obstructs the door’s path. The opener has safety features that prevent it from closing if there’s an obstacle in the way, ensuring that your garage door doesn’t cause any damage or injury.
What to do:
- Check to see if any objects, debris, or even the smallest obstruction might be blocking the door’s path. Clear away anything that could be preventing the door from closing properly.
3. Clean and Check the Safety Beams
If your garage door is equipped with safety beams (often located near the base of the door), these can trigger beeping and flashing if something blocks them or if they malfunction.
What to do:
- Inspect the area around the safety beams for dirt, debris, or other obstructions that might be interfering with their signal. Gently clean the sensors if needed.
- Check the battery powering the safety beams. If the battery is low, replace it to ensure the beams function correctly.
4. Examine the Auto-Lock Feature
If your opener includes an Auto-Lock feature, it may beep if the lock has not disengaged properly or if the battery is running low.
What to do:
- Verify that the Auto-Lock has disengaged as it should. If it hasn’t, press the button on the Auto-Lock to attempt to disengage it.
- If pressing the button doesn’t resolve the issue, the problem might require professional attention. Call B&D to arrange a service, especially if the beeping persists.
5. Check for Overload or Stalling
Another potential cause of continuous beeping and flashing is that the garage door opener has overloaded or stalled. When this occurs, the opener will typically flash 9 times to indicate the problem.
What to do:
- If you notice the opener flashing 9 times, this is a clear signal of an overload or stall situation. This often requires immediate attention from a trained technician.
- Contact B&D to arrange a service call. In the meantime, our friendly team at Door Smart WA can guide you through the process of securing your garage door until a professional can attend to the issue.
6. Still Beeping? Contact Us
If your garage door opener is still beeping or flashing after following these steps, it’s time to seek Door Smart WA’s expert help. These indicators are built into the system for your safety and should not be ignored.
Call us on 08 9755 0550 for assistance. Our experienced technicians at Door Smart WA are ready to help you diagnose and resolve any issues with your garage door opener, ensuring your system is back up and running smoothly.
