How to Reset Your Garage Door Remote

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:

To reset a keychain remote, you will need to locate the “learn” button on your opener. This button is usually located near the top of the garage door opener unit. Once you have found the “learn” button, press and hold it for about six seconds. Then, press 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.

Wall-mounted remotes:

To reset a wall-mounted remote, you will need to remove the batteries from the remote. Once the batteries have been removed, press and hold the “learn” button on your garage door opener unit for about six seconds. Then, insert the batteries back into the remote and press the button that you want to program. The light on your garage door opener unit should blink to indicate that the remote has been programmed. If you can not program by yourself then you can hire a garage door expert.

How to reset a Chamberlain garage door remote

If you have a Chamberlain garage door opener, the instructions to reset your remote will be slightly different. To reset your Chamberlain garage remote, press and hold the “learn” button on your garage 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 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.