Genie Garage Door Wall Switch Not Working

Take proper safety precautions to ensure that you are not injured if the door operates while you perform the following tests.

Genie garage door wall switch not working.

If the wall switch is broken the likely culprit is either the switch itself or the wiring. General troubleshooting tips for what to check when your genie garage door opener is not working below. Check that the wires are secure by gently tugging on them. To test the wires detach both from the switch and carefully touch them.

Depending on your opener you may have screw terminals or push in connectors. For some units lockout mode produces a flashing button. Most switches have two wires. Turn sure lock off also called vacation lock check the power source where the powerhead is plugged in plug a lamp into the same outlet if the lamp works the power source is ok if the lamp does.

Look for labeling such as vacation on the unit then press and hold this button. The problem is either due to a blocked path between the sensors dirty eyes loose wires at the sensors or at the motor head or just bad sensors. The locking mechanism protects access to the garage by disabling the power unit. The location of the switch will depend on the model of the device.

Check the console lock switch.