B&D Garage Door Remote Not Working: What to Check Before Calling a Technician

A B&D garage door remote that stops working usually has a fault with battery power, coding, signal transmission, compatibility or the opener’s ability to receive the remote command. The quickest way to narrow the problem down is to compare the faulty remote with another control. If the wall control or another programmed remote still operates […]
B&D Garage Door Moving Unevenly or Crooked: Common Causes & What to Do

A B&D garage door that starts moving unevenly, lifting higher on one side, or sitting crooked usually has a mechanical lifting, balance, or alignment fault. The main areas to investigate are the spring system, lifting cables, rollers, tracks or guides. Uneven movement should not be treated as a cosmetic issue. Once the two sides of the door […]
B&D Garage Door Opener Not Working: Troubleshooting Common Motor Problems

A B&D garage door opener that stops working does not always need a new motor. The fault may be as simple as lost power, a discharged remote battery or a disengaged opener, but persistent problems can also involve the opener drive system, controls, Safety Beams, AUTO-LOCK™ or an overloaded motor. The important diagnostic question is […]
B&D Garage Door Won’t Open or Close: Common Causes & Fixes

A B&D garage door that will not open or close can have a fault in the door mechanism, opener, remote control, Safety Beams or AUTO-LOCK™ system. The quickest way to narrow it down is to watch exactly what the door does. If the door is heavy, crooked, binding or difficult to move, the problem is […]