In fact even the electromagnetic pulses that are given off by lightning can short a garage door opener.
Lightning damage garage door opener.
Homes are struck by lightning every year and this can unfortunately damage electronics such as.
The house did not lose power and i do not believe the house was.
Another warning sign of lightning damage to a garage door opener is a remote that no longer seems to work.
The opener acts haphazardly.
It is a high risk of being damaged during a storm because lightning can move through electrical outlets and cables.
We re experts in garage door repair and we ve collected a list of ways to identify if your garage door opener may have been damaged by a power surge so read on to see if this applies to you.
Garage door opener lightning damage.
The opener acts haphazardly.
The electrical circuits can be harmed by a power surge from a nearby lightning strike.
It may open suddenly without a person pushing the button or it may stop half way open.
Had a bolt of lightining hit close to the house yesterday.
After a lightning storm there are three signs to look for to determine if a garage door opener was damaged by lightning.
But summer also brings severe storms that can be extremely destructive.
E very garage door opener is vulnerable to power surges and lightning strikes.
Even if your home wasn t struck directly lightning can still damage your electronics.
If after replacing the remote s batteries you still can t get it to open the garage door then the problem may be inside of the opener.
Summer is a fun season the pool is open the weather is warm and it s primetime for vacation.
I am sorry but there is not a reset button only a program button.
Garage door openers lightning strike.
It may open suddenly without a person pushing the button or it may stop half way open.
Posted on june 18 2014 in garage doors.
The electrical circuits can be harmed by a power surge from a nearby lightning strike.
Thank you for your question on the garage door opener not responding after a lighting storm.
It is a high probability that the lightning in your area took out the logic board on the opener if when you plug it in it the work comes on but the door will not respond.