If your garage door opener won’t open and the motor unit lights blink 10 times, it usually means you have a problem with your safety sensors. In this video from Sears PartsDirect, we’ll show you some simple fixes, like checking the garage door opener’s alignment and clearing obstructions. We’ll also show you how to read your garage door opener’s error codes and how to test your sensors directly at the motor unit so that you can determine if you need to replace them, or simply fix the sensor wiring.
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Repair guides common to all garage door openers
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