Why Your Garage Door Light Won’t Work and How to Fix It
Garage door malfunctions can happen at any time. Even with top-quality garage door opener brands such as LiftMaster, components can occasionally become jammed or fail to operate normally. One common issue homeowners run into is their LiftMaster garage door light not turning off or turning on. While these problems don’t damage your residential garage door system, they can wear down the light’s battery or cause you to stumble in the dark. However, you can easily fix these issues.
Read on to learn some tips for garage door light troubleshooting. For example, if your garage door light won’t turn on or off, try our solutions listed below.
Why Won’t My Garage Door Opener Light Turn Off?
If you are struggling to shut off your garage door light, there is likely a problem with your door’s motion sensor or light timer. More specifically, if your garage door light stays on, it is probably because of one of the following reasons:
- The motion sensors for the garage door are triggering because of movement. These sensors control the light switch’s automatic on-and-off mechanism.
- Your garage door’s light feature is continually being engaged by something in the doorway zone.
- The light panel switch is on.
In rare cases, a faulty logic board may cause your garage door light to malfunction, which would require professional repair service.
Troubleshooting a Garage Door Light Remaining On
Checking to see why your garage door light won’t go off is a simple process since lights staying on usually stem from the lights settings. You can fix this issue of the light staying on by following these troubleshooting steps or watching this video:
Consult the Manual
Consult your LiftMaster garage door manual to ensure you know how to navigate your garage door’s features properly.
Check the Motion Sensor
Test your motion sensor’s light feature. You can turn it off from your control panel by selecting “Menu” > “Light Settings” > “Automatic Light” > “Motion Sensor,” which will disable the feature. Ensure that nothing passively moving in your garage will set the motion sensor off.
Inspect the Remote Control and Wall Switch
Check to see if your light switch is enabled or if the remote control has light on or off options. If you look at the side panel of the garage door, the light switch is there— if it is in the on position, turn it off.
Examine the Garage Door Opener
Inspect the garage door opener. Look specifically for anything that could obstruct the sensor or set it off in some way.
Check for Obstructions
Search the area for any obstructions by the garage door that may affect the sensors.
Look for Electrical Issues
Sometimes, the door’s wiring is the problem. First, reset your light timer to its lowest setting. Disconnect the power from the unit, and the wiring from the opener. Reconnect the power after one and a half minutes, and the lights should come on.
When to Contact a Professional
If you still are having issues after troubleshooting, aren’t comfortable with repairing the logic board wiring yourself or are experiencing any unusual sounds or behavior from your garage door opener, you need to call a professional for garage door service.
Why Won’t My Garage Door Opener Light Turn On?
If your LiftMaster opener light is not working and you are consistently walking into a dark garage, your light may have one of these common causes of failure:
- Burnt-out light bulb
- Faulty light socket or connections
- Issues with the garage door opener
- Problems with the remote control or wall switch
- Electrical or wiring issues
Troubleshooting a Garage Door Opener Light Failure
When your garage door opener light fails, you should go through the following list to start eliminating possible causes and get to the root of the problem:
- Check the light bulb: First, look for telltale signs the lightbulb is blown, like black marks or loose bits inside it.
- Examine the light socket: If the lightbulb is fine, check the light socket for scorch marks or anything out of the ordinary. Remember to be safe — only look, and don’t touch.
- Inspect the garage door opener: Next, look at the opener itself to see if there are any loose connections or damage.
- Test the wall switch and remote control: After inspecting the opener, conduct on/off tests with the wall switch, and check your manual to see if there are light controls on your remote you can test.
- Search for electrical issues on the property: Turn the power off before working with wiring or electricity. Then, inspect wires that run from the opener and any other exposed electrical parts for damage.
Contact Garage Door Specialists, Inc. Today
If you’re having trouble with a LiftMaster garage door light that won’t turn on or shut off, it’s time to contact the professionals at Garage Door Specialists, Inc. You can feel confident that we’ll respond to your issues quickly.