Garage Door Not Closing When Sunny

Clutter or obstructions that block the sensor are the first problems to look for if your door won t close or in extreme cases open at all.

Garage door not closing when sunny.

I tried just a toilet paper roll but it doesn t work all the time. Is there any easy fix for this. Garage door s not closing on a sunny day. If you are in a hurry and need to get your garage door closed right away stand in such a way that you cast a shadow over your garage door s beam sensor but of course don t block the beam itself just the sunlight that is shining on it and then press your remote control so that your door will close.

At night or on overcast days the garage door opener works perfectly but on bright sunny days i d have to get out of my car and hold down the button the keypad to force the door to close. Posted by 3 years ago. First check the sensor lights. If the door starts down and reverses accompanied by the opener lights flashing and a clicking sound this indicates a safety eye sensor issue.

Depending on the brand. If your garage door randomly doesn t close and the light blinks you may have a failing sensor. Cutout cardboard and secure it around the sensors purchase sun shields that attach to the sensors move the sensors into the garage and out of the sun switch sides the sides of the sensors. When the sun hits my garage door sensors just right i can t close the door.

Garage door s not closing on a sunny day.