Garage door safety sensors are small components, but they play a critical role in the safe operation of an automatic garage door. These photo-eye sensors use an invisible infrared beam across the garage opening to detect an obstruction. When the beam is interrupted or the sensors cannot communicate properly, the opener may prevent the door from closing or reverse the door during operation.

If your garage door starts closing and immediately reverses, refuses to close, works only when holding the wall button, or shows blinking sensor lights, the safety sensors may need attention. Misalignment and dirty lenses are common causes, but damaged brackets, wiring problems, sunlight interference, or failed sensor units can also create similar symptoms.

Our service begins with a careful inspection of the sensor system to determine whether the problem can be corrected through cleaning and alignment or whether a component needs repair or replacement.

Our Sensor Service May Include:

1. Safety Sensor Inspection
   Check the photo-eye sensors, mounting position, wiring, and overall condition.
2. Sensor Alignment
   Correct sensors that have been knocked out of position or are no longer facing each other properly.
3. Lens Cleaning & Obstruction Removal
   Remove dust, dirt, cobwebs, and other obstructions that can interfere with the infrared beam.
4. Sensor Wiring Inspection
   Check for loose, damaged, cut, frayed, or disconnected low-voltage wiring.
5. Damaged Sensor Replacement
   Replace cracked, damaged, or failed photo-eye sensor components when repair is not practical.
6. Sunlight Interference Diagnosis
   Investigate sensor problems that occur during specific times of day due to direct sunlight.
7. Opener & Sensor Compatibility Check
   Verify that replacement sensors are appropriate for the existing garage door opener system.
8. Safety System Testing
   Test the sensor operation and door response after service to verify that the system is functioning properly