A Quick Garage Door Check Could Save a Service Call.

If your garage door starts down, suddenly reverses, and refuses to cooperate, the problem may be sitting just a few inches off the floor.

Riverstone Garage Door Services LLC recommends homeowners periodically check the safety sensors located near the bottom of the garage door tracks. The sensors are designed to keep the door from closing when a person, pet, or object is in its path.

Dust, stored items, or a small bump can knock the sensors out of alignment. Common signs of trouble include a door that reverses while closing, will not close with the remote, flashing opener lights, or sensor lights that blink or go dark.

Before calling for service, homeowners can make sure both sensors are clean, unobstructed, and pointed directly toward each other.

One thing not to do: bypass or disable the sensors. They are an important safety feature designed to protect people, pets, and property.

A minute spent checking them today could prevent a bigger headache tomorrow.