Step 1 remove the portion of the garage door opener that holds the controls from your garage s ceiling.
Garage door circuit board issues.
Replacing a circuit board sounds like a scary garage door repair but it s really quite easy.
Unplug the garage door opener and check the wiring connections on the panel.
Here is a brief trouble shooting guide.
When a circuit board in a garage door opener fails the door will suddenly stop while in motion or it will not open or close at all.
A power surge due to lightening or a power outage in the house can damage the boards.
Then test whether the opener works.
Common problems experienced with garage door openers are often due to a faulty logic board.
Remove the light cover take out the lightbulb disconnect the switch and safety sensor wires remove a few screws unplug the board and you re done.
Finally it s possible the garage door opener s motor has burned out and isn t operating at all.
This is a problem that will require you or a service person to replace it.
If the wiring connections are okay wait a few minutes before plugging the garage door opener back in disconnecting the power resets the logic board after an electrical disturbance.
If the light does not come on when the door opens or go off when it closes the problem could be the logic board.
Just follow these steps.