Home Repair Forum



Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 09-15-2009, 01:20 PM
New Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 3
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Glasswolf is on a distinguished road
Exclamation LiftMaster Garage Not Working

Hello fellow forum users. This is my first time visiting this site, so I hope you guys will be able to help me out with my situation.

This morning when I woke up, my garage door opener did not work. I also have 3 other bays in my garage, each with its own opener, so I tried using the other 3 as well, and neither of them are working. I find it very strange that all 4 openers would die at the same time, so I thought that maybe the power was out. Checked all the fuses to the garage and the house, and nothing is flipped. Also checked the exterior wires outside to see if there was a break in the wire, but everything is connected and secured.

My garage does not have any door, nor any windows, so I cannot see if there are any lights flashing on the reciever or not, nor can I access my garage. Although Desprit, I pulled off some molding on the garage and was able to press the button thats inside the garage, and still nothing opened.

Since I cannot see, I tried listening in to see if I could hear any humming or clicking, and I was unable to hear anything.

The only thing I can think of, is that there must be a break in power somewhere, but im not sure. Anyone have any ideas?

Im not too sure what type of model I have, but it was made in 2002.
Reply With Quote
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 09-15-2009, 01:27 PM
HayZee518's Avatar
Deity
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Saint Regis Falls, NY, USA.
Posts: 4,977
Thanks: 0
Thanked 102 Times in 102 Posts
HayZee518 will become famous soon enough
Send a message via Yahoo to HayZee518
could be because of the newer electrical code some or all your overhead receptacles are gfci type. it is odd that ALL would trip if that's the case or maybe the way they are wired, the downstream wiring of the gfci also protects the downstream outlets. when the first one trips they all go out. isn't there some kind of keylock on the door with a cable connection to the quick release on the carriage? sears or genie had(s) this option.
Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 09-16-2009, 12:47 AM
New Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 3
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Glasswolf is on a distinguished road
there is a key lock system for the garage, but because the garage is currently connected to the belt, even if I unlock it, the door is still shut tight.

I called our electric company to have someone come down tomorrow to see if there may be some faulty wiring or something loose on the external cables. I'll update when I hear anything.
Reply With Quote
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 09-17-2009, 11:06 AM
gdoorpro's Avatar
Handyman
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: omaha
Posts: 63
Thanks: 0
Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts
gdoorpro is on a distinguished road
Send a message via Yahoo to gdoorpro
Check operators with extension cord

Check the operators on another circuit via extension cord, or even just plug something else into the outlets to see if you have power. It is very unlikely that all would go out at the same time, unless you had a lightning strike that fried the circuit boards, or even a power surge.

You should be able to disengage the operator from the door allowing manual operation. Pull the red cord hanging from the trolley rail where the operator arm connects to rail.

I am sure that all the springs did not brake at the same time as well. will chck back tonight for any updates.

RYAN
__________________
The Garage Door Pro
TradeMarkDoor.com

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Reply With Quote
  #5 (permalink)  
Old 09-17-2009, 11:12 AM
gdoorpro's Avatar
Handyman
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: omaha
Posts: 63
Thanks: 0
Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts
gdoorpro is on a distinguished road
Send a message via Yahoo to gdoorpro
emergency disconnect

if you have no access to the garage other than thru the garage doors, you should have an emergency disconnect. this is a little device that utilizes a key to pull a cord that connects to the operator arm disconnect. So check for a keyed slot somewhere on one of the top 2 sections of the garage door. If you don't have one you may end up replacing a garage door section.

Ryan
__________________
The Garage Door Pro
TradeMarkDoor.com

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Reply With Quote
  #6 (permalink)  
Old 09-22-2009, 12:00 AM
New Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 3
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Glasswolf is on a distinguished road
hey guys, sorry I havent replied back soon enough to your posts. Turns out that there was a break in the power line leading to the garage. Not exactly sure how it happened, but it is fixed now.

Thanks for everyones input!
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Stats
Members: 12,946
Threads: 7,778
Posts: 33,337
Top Poster: HayZee518 (4,977)
Welcome to our newest member, mitchell123
» Online Users: 63
2 members and 61 guests
gdoorpro, mitchell123
Most users ever online was 400, 06-22-2009 at 07:11 AM.
» Links

» Sponsors
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.0.1

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:24 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.3.0