Lost Or Stolen Garage Door Opener

Please look at one of the scenarios below for the best solution for your situation.

Lost or stolen garage door opener.

By erasing the memory and resetting the code you ensure your lost garage door remote will no longer work. My remote control was lost or stolen. Another alternative is to look on the manufacturer s website to find a copy of the maintenance manual. I purchased an additional remote control and just need to program it to my opener.

Test to make sure that the door is correctly locked before leaving it. The next step is to reprogram all remotes and keypads by following the manufacturer s instructions. If you have lost a garage door remote it s time to erase the lost remote from the memory of your opener and to reset the code. If you do locate your garage opener reconnect it to the mechanism and double check to make sure the door is unlocked.

Some burglars will enter parking lots and look for unlocked cars. Having 2 or 3 different garage door remotes is a good idea in case you misplace one or if a battery needs replaced. If your garage door remote is stolen return home and immediately de program all other remotes. If you have lost or misplaced your garage door remote you can buy a universal garage door opener.

Garage security has become increasingly important as burglars have discovered that stealing someone s garage door opener is a great way to gain access to a home. Don t panic just yet. Most homeowners have a spare garage door remote which is great in a situation where one goes missing. Once an individual has found your garage door opener they can usually find your home address or location by finding your car registration revealing all your personal information.

If you still have the owner s maintenance manual from the dealer who installed your garage door you will find there the procedure to follow. Replacing a garage door opener remote control is a common issue and programming an intellicode remote control is easy. Locking the door without your garage opener will require you to use the lock bar. Unfortunately criminals have many opportunities to steal garage remotes and breakthrough a secure garage door.

Bring the door down until it reaches the floor. You should also turn off the automatic system until you have new remotes programmed and ready to use. Depending on the opener model you own you may be able to press one button and wipe the system s memory. If you happen to only have one garage door remote and it can t be found getting a new one is easy.

To close the door you will have to do so manually.