With the door closed, pull the emergency release cord and lift the door to see if it opens and closes smoothly. If it doesn't ...

Closeup of a hand pressing remote button to open garage door - pedro emanuel pereira/Shutterstock Because of the functionality and convenience it provides, a garage door opener is one of the most ...

Q: I’m having a problem with my garage door opener. After leaving the house, I noticed the garage door did not close. I tried several times, but the door only moved slightly but would not close. I had ...

If pressing the button on your garage door's remote control doesn't work, check the batteries first. Simple but true, the remote transmitter needs power to send a signal to your opener. If batteries ...

The general public’s knowledge of garage doors and openers typically starts and ends at the remote. Click the button, and it opens. Click it again, and it closes. It’s one of those things we take for ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

BUNNELL, Fla. – Karen, of Bunnell, asked us to program her garage door remote buttons built into her sun visor in her car because she couldn’t get them to work on her own. We found out why – it was a ...