Any transmitter like a handheld clicker or outdoor keypad will also not work to close the door if there is a problem with the sensor.
Why do i have to hold the garage door button.
If you have a problem with your wall switch being unable to open or close the garage door then it s often a problem somewhere in the power supply.
Does anyone know how to fix this.
Check wiring often something will pull a wire loose or break it.
You are overriding the infrared beam sensor when you hold down the wall button continuously while the garage door is closing.
Simple but true the remote transmitter needs power to send a signal to your opener.
You will find that the door will only move an inch or so in the close direction and reverse.
If pressing the button on your garage door s remote control doesn t work check the batteries first.
When something breaks the beam a kid a tool or something the light on the receiver will go out and the door will not close without holding the down button.
My garage door will open by just pressing the button once but to close it i have to hold in the button until it fully closes.
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When you can close the door with the wall button by holding it down until it completely closes and the remotes only make the door move a small amount and the door returns that is the sign of the safety sensor system.
When this happens your garage door will only close by holding down on the wall button or wall console until the door fully closes.
Step by step procedures to try if the garage door of your home will not go down without holding the button before calling a repair man was this video helpful.
One of the sensor lights will usually be blinking when there is a malfunction.
This method is the only way to override the safety and close the door.