If you are like most people, you use your garage door remote to open and close your garage door. It’s a convenient way to get in and out of your garage without having to actually go outside. But what do you do if your remote stops working? In this blog post, we will show you how to reset your garage door remote so that you can start using it again!
The different types of garage door remotes
There are different types of garage door remotes, so the first thing you need to do is identify what type of remote you have. The most common types of garage door remotes are:
– Keychain remotes
– Wall-mounted remotes
– Keypad entry systems
How to reset your remote
Once you have identified the type of remote you have, you can follow the instructions below to reset it.
Keychain remotes:
You must find the “learn” button on your opener to reset a keychain remote. Typically, this button is found at the top of the garage door opener device. After locating the “learn” button, hold it down for around six seconds. Next, push the remote control button you want to program. For the remote to be programmed, the light on your garage door opener device should begin to blink.
Wall-mounted remotes:
You must take the batteries out of a wall-mounted remote to reset it. Press and hold the “learn” button on your garage door opener unit for roughly six seconds after the batteries have been taken out. Reinstall the batteries in the remote control after which you should hit the button you wish to program. For the remote to be programed, the light on your garage door opener device should begin to blink. If you can not program by yourself then you can hire a garage door expert.
How to reset a Chamberlain garage door remote
The steps to reset your remote will be slightly different if you use a Chamberlain garage door opener. Press and hold the “learn” button on your garage opener device for roughly six seconds to reset your Chamberlain garage remote. Press and hold the remote button you want to program after that. For the remote to be programed, the light on your garage door opener device should begin to blink.
How to reset a LiftMaster garage door remote
If you have a LiftMaster door opener, the instructions to reset your remote will be slightly different. To reset your LiftMaster garage door remote, press and hold the “learn” button on your garage door opener unit for about six seconds. Then, press and hold the button on your remote that you want to program. The light on your garage door opener unit should blink to indicate that the remote has been programmed.
How to reset a Sears Craftsman garage door remote
If you have a Sears Craftsman garage door opener, the instructions to reset your remote will be slightly different. To reset your Sears Craftsman remote, press and hold the “learn” button on your door opener unit for about six seconds. Then, press and hold the button on your remote that you want to program.
