When your garage door opener won’t work, it can be a frustrating experience. Fortunately, resetting your Liftmaster garage door opener can often resolve common issues.

Common Reasons Why Your Garage Door Opener Won't Work

Before you begin resetting the unit, it’s important to understand why the garage door opener won’t work. Some common reasons include:

• Power loss

• Dead remote batteries

• Sensor obstruction

• Motor failure

How to Reset Your Liftmaster Garage Door Opener

1. Disconnect Power: Unplug the garage door opener to ensure your safety during the reset process.

2. Locate the Reset Button: This is usually found on the back of the opener motor.

3. Press and Hold the Button: Hold the reset button for about 10 seconds. Once the light flashes, the opener has been reset.

4. Reprogram Your Remote: After resetting the opener, reprogram your remote control by pressing the “Learn” button and holding the remote button until the light flashes.

Sensor Issues

If the garage door opener won’t work even after resetting, you may be dealing with sensor issues:

• Clean the Lenses: Dust or dirt on the lenses can prevent the garage door from operating.

• Check Alignment: Ensure both sensors are aligned and facing each other.

Conclusion

When your garage door opener won’t work, resetting the Liftmaster garage door opener is a good first step in troubleshooting the issue. If the problem persists, it may be time to call a professional to inspect and repair the system.