Whenever there is an obstruction the garage door will automatically reverse before causing any damage.
Garage door safety sensor sunlight.
These cardboard safety sensor sun shields are used to prevent sunlight from shining into sensor causing accidental reversal of garage door.
As soon as the door passes the sensors line the sunlight won t interfere with the beam anymore and the door will remain shut.
Liftmaster chamberlain sears craftsman and chamberlain brand garage door opener safety sensor sun shields.
Another thing you can do to overcome this problem permanently is to set a cylinder shaped object around each of the sensors eyes which will block the sunlight and prevent it from interfering with them.
Garage door sensors.
It may be that your safety sensor is being blinded by the light of the sun.
If your garage door faces south and the door will not go down.
Only compatible with 41a5266 1 safety sensor brackets.
Sunlight and garage door sensors.
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Cars would likely be one of the most damaged objects without a sensor.
This explanation shows exactly why a garage door sensor is primarily a safety feature.