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Old 04-21-2024, 08:44 PM
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Sometimes the glossy finishes on painted floors can interfere with the door closing. The sunlight reflection doesn’t permit the door closure because of the sensors. This is particularly true of garages that open to the afternoon Westward sun. Just hold the button down on your wall mount switch or shadow the appropriate sensor while attempting to close.
When the sun is at a certain angle, I need to stand so that I cast a shadow on the sensor and use the clicker to close the door. It rarely happens because I typically use the overhead screen door (which doesn’t have sensors) instead of the actual garage door.