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==Steps==
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===Adjusting the Sensors===
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===Adjusting the Sensors===
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#See if 1 of the 2 sensors displays a blinking light. Look at the LED light on each of your garage door sensors, which are located towards the floor on both sides of the garage door. Check to see if either of the LEDs are blinking. If the light on the sensor isn’t
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#See if 1 of the 2 sensors displays a blinking light. Look at the LED light on each of your garage door sensors, which are located towards the floor on both sides of the garage door. Check to see if either of the LEDs are blinking. If the light on the sensor isn’t in line with the opposite sensor, then that particular device needs to be realigned. Before continuing, make sure that both sensors are exactly parallel to one another<ref>https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FhY7BbrsT4M&t=1m43s</ref>
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#* One garage door sensor LED will be amber, and one will be green. The amber light sends the laser beam to the green light, which receives it.
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#* One garage door sensor LED will be amber, and one will be green. The amber light sends the laser beam to the green light, which receives it.
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#Loosen the nut holding the blinking sensor in place. Turn the nut that’s securing the sensor counter-clockwise. However, don’t undo the device all the way as you loosen it. Give the sensor enough room to be wiggled and adjusted, but not removed completely.<ref>https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FhY7BbrsT4M&t=3m19s</ref>
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#Loosen the nut holding the blinking sensor in place. Turn the nut that’s securing the sensor counter-clockwise. However, don’t undo the device all the way as you loosen it. Give the sensor enough room to be wiggled and adjusted, but not removed completely.<ref>https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FhY7BbrsT4M&t=3m19s</ref>
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#* If you want to make sure that your sensors are exactly level, consider checking with a [[Use a Level|torpedo level]].
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#* If you want to make sure that your sensors are exactly level, consider checking with a [[Use a Level|torpedo level]].
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#Test your garage door to see if it works. Examine the LED lights to see if they are blinking or steady. If both lights are steady, test your garage door to see if it’s opening and closing properly. Open the garage door as you usually would, using a mounted wall button or remote control.<ref>https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FhY7BbrsT4M&t=3m30s</ref>
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#Test your garage door to see if it works. Examine the LED lights to see if they are blinking or steady. If both lights are steady, test your garage door to see if it’s opening and closing properly. Open the garage door as you usually would, using a mounted wall button or remote control.<ref>https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FhY7BbrsT4M&t=3m30s</ref>
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#Repeat the adjustment process if necessary. If you need to move the same sensor or the other sensor, simply loosen the nut or bolt securing the sensor to the wall and adjust it as you see fit. Tighten the sensor back into place, and check that both devices are aligned and displaying steady, unblinking LEDs.<ref>https://
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#Repeat the adjustment process if necessary. If you need to move the same sensor or the other sensor, simply loosen the nut or bolt securing the sensor to the wall and adjust it as you see fit. Tighten the sensor back into place, and check that both devices are aligned and displaying steady, unblinking LEDs.<ref> https://homesteady.com/13418588/how-to-align-garage-door-sensors</ref> Once you’ve done this, try opening the garage door again.<ref>https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FhY7BbrsT4M&t=3m30s</ref>
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#* If your garage door sensors continue to malfunction, call the manufacturer of your garage door opener for help.
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#* If your garage door sensors continue to malfunction, call the manufacturer of your garage door opener for help.
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#Wipe off any dust or debris from the front of the laser. Take a baby wipe or paper towel and wipe off the eye of the sensor. Since both devices are prone to collecting various kinds of dust and debris near the garage floor, make sure to wipe them thoroughly. If the sending or receiving lens is clouded, then the laser might not transmit correctly, causing the garage door to malfunction.<ref>https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FhY7BbrsT4M&t=2m57s</ref>
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#Wipe off any dust or debris from the front of the laser. Take a baby wipe or paper towel and wipe off the eye of the sensor. Since both devices are prone to collecting various kinds of dust and debris near the garage floor, make sure to wipe them thoroughly. If the sending or receiving lens is clouded, then the laser might not transmit correctly, causing the garage door to malfunction.<ref>https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FhY7BbrsT4M&t=2m57s</ref>
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#* Check for any bugs or spider webs around the sensors, as well.
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#* Check for any bugs or spider webs around the sensors, as well.
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#Secure a plastic cover around the sensor if it’s affected by the sun. At a certain angle, sunlight
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#Secure a plastic cover around the sensor if it’s affected by the sun. At a certain angle, sunlight can block the eye of the sensor, making it unable to send or receive the laser signal.<ref> https://ift.tt/2UIMAdQ> If you think this may be the case, purchase a cover for your garage door sensor and follow the manufacturer’s instructions to slide and secure the plastic cover into place.<ref>https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kZt7Tlr_CBc&t=1m4s</ref>
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#* Plastic sensor covers can be purchased online.
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#* Plastic sensor covers can be purchased online.
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#* Secure a zip tie around each sensor to keep the covers in place.<ref>https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kZt7Tlr_CBc&t=0m17s</ref>
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#* Secure a zip tie around each sensor to keep the covers in place.<ref>https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kZt7Tlr_CBc&t=0m17s</ref>
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#Check that colored wires are connected correctly. Examine the colored wiring near the sensor that has an amber LED. Make sure that all white wires are attached to the white terminal. Additionally, check that the black and white sensor wires are attached to the gray wire terminal. Finally, take a moment to examine the wires for breakages or shortages.<ref>https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=v_821QfTnwk&t=0m29s</ref>
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#Check that colored wires are connected correctly. Examine the colored wiring near the sensor that has an amber LED. Make sure that all white wires are attached to the white terminal. Additionally, check that the black and white sensor wires are attached to the gray wire terminal. Finally, take a moment to examine the wires for breakages or shortages.<ref>https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=v_821QfTnwk&t=0m29s</ref>
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#* For more specific information relating to your exact garage door opener, search for your model online.
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#* Near the green (or receiving) sensor, there won’t be any wire terminals to check. However, take a peek at those wires to make sure that they’re in good condition.
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#* Near the green (or receiving) sensor, there won’t be any wire terminals to check. However, take a peek at those wires to make sure that they’re in good condition.
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#* If any of the wires are disconnected or mismatched, then the sensors won’t work properly.
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#* If any of the wires are disconnected or mismatched, then the sensors won’t work properly.
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