Garage Door problems

[rdobbs]

I have an older Genie garage door opener. It does not want
to open or close properly without hitting the up and down switch
repeatedly. I noticed that one of the electric eyes is blinking and
the other one isn't. Could this be my problem? If so where could
a person get a new electric eye?

 

[pattenp]

The safety sensors can be purchased at Lowe's or HD. Are you near a Lowe's or Home Depot? The sensors could be knocked out of alignment.

 

[chris_1001]

I had a similar problem, tried everything THEN notices the eyes were not aligned (must have bumped one).

 

[rdobbs]

I'm near a lowes store. Will try the alignment first.

 

[upndown]

Misaligned Sensors will not affect the opener in the UP cycle! Before buying new, check your wiring as well.

 

[madosta]

You can sometimes just hold the opener button down and it will override the sensor obstruction, might try it going up I guess...