Garage Door Opener Cord Too Short

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Garage door opener cord too short.

Garage door openers manufactured after 1993 include sensors to prevent a door from closing on a child or pet. Not using an extension cord is more of a strong recommendation. 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. Mc cable installed to fix garage door power plug so extension cord is not used.

They don t want people to power them by running cheap cords across the garage or to be responsible of one does. We always call it out as a safety concern as opinion extension cords should not be used in a permanent location. Be sure to secure the connection between the opener s own cord and the short extension by holding both cables together not too tight and placing a plastic tie wrap around both so they cannot disconnect. Several safe options just don t splice.

As a home inspector we frequently see extension cords between the garage door opener and the ceiling receptacle. This is a problem that will require you or a service person to replace it. Sometimes it will go along the ceiling and wall to a wall receptacle. Pull the end through until the handle is six feet above the floor.

Finally it s possible the garage door opener s motor has burned out and isn t operating at all. If you garage door is lowering then reversing back to the open position there could. Tie an overhand knot to secure it.