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Garage Door Sensor Alignment in Boise, ID
Garage door safety sensors sit a few inches off the floor on each side of the door opening and send an invisible beam across to each other. If that beam is broken or the sensors are out of alignment, the door won't close — or it reverses immediately after you press the button. This isn't a nuisance; misaligned sensors are a safety system failing to work. Getting them back in alignment is usually a quick fix, but finding out why they shifted matters just as much.
Boise Garage Door Repair Pros provides garage door sensor alignment for homeowners across Boise, ID. Call for a free inspection and a written quote before any work begins.
When to Call
When You Need Garage Door Sensor Alignment
- Your door closes partway then immediately reverses for no obvious reason
- The opener's light is blinking in a pattern that indicates a sensor fault
- A lawnmower or snowblower bumped the sensor bracket during yard work
- The door won't close at all unless you hold the wall button continuously
How It Works
Our Process for Garage Door Sensor Alignment
- 1
Identify the Fault Side
We check which sensor's indicator light is off or blinking — the sending and receiving units show different symptoms.
- 2
Check for Obstructions and Dirt
Cobwebs, dust, or a piece of debris on the lens can mimic misalignment. We clean both lenses first.
- 3
Realign the Sensor Brackets
We loosen the mounting bracket, adjust the sensor angle until both indicator lights show solid, then retighten.
- 4
Verify Reversal Behavior
We test the door closing with an object in the beam's path to confirm the reversal triggers correctly every time.
Boise Context
Why this matters in Boise
Boise's high-wind seasons push dust and cottonwood debris into garages, which lands on sensor lenses and causes false faults. Garages used for shop work or storage see brackets bumped out of position more often than most.
Straight Talk
About pricing & scope
If the sensor bracket is bent or the wiring is frayed, realignment alone won't hold. Damaged hardware needs to be replaced for the fix to last more than a few days.
What This Fixes
Problems We See in Boise
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