Door opener problem

[bdhsfz6]

Then they aren’t safety sensors?

These safety sensors are the major cause of problems with the 6 overhead doors I own. They are easily knocked out of alignment, fooled by the sun or fouled with insects. As a result, I also have mine mounted in the rafters above the door.

Yes, this defeats the purpose and they are no longer safety sensors, as the "safety police" here will tell you. Personally, I don't care. I like the fact that I can close the door and walk out of the building without tripping the dam things.

At my age, I have no kids, pets or family members with kids to worry about. I have the close force set so you can let the door close on your foot without pain before it reverses. If I squash a rat or mouse, so be it.

I'm not saying these sensors are useless. I would have them in place if the situation warranted it. YMMV.

 

[dodge man]

I’m not sure how long I’ve been a homeowner with a door opener but maybe 30 years. I’ve had problems with the door sensors maybe 6 times or less. Usually because I bump them. It just takes a minute to realign them.

 

[grsthegreat]

Exactly, ive had 1 known problem with door sensors on my house in 29 years. Have 4 sets of door sensors. Had to replace a set that went bad.