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Sensor Repair Services

Is your garage door not closing in Boston? Safety sensors (photo-eyes) are required on all automatic garage doors and prevent the door from closing on people, pets, or objects. When sensors malfunction, your door won't close properly. AB Garage Door provides expert sensor diagnosis, alignment, and replacement throughout Greater Boston and Massachusetts.

Know The Signs

When You Need Sensor Repair

Watch for these warning signs that indicate it's time to call for professional service.

Door Won't Close

The most common sensor issue—the door reverses or won't close at all.

Flashing Opener Lights

Blinking lights on your opener often indicate sensor problems.

Sensors Not Lit

Sensors should have steady lights when properly aligned and powered.

Only Closes with Button Held

If the door only closes when you hold the wall button, sensors are malfunctioning.

Intermittent Closing

Works sometimes but not others—often vibration or alignment issues.

Visible Damage

Cracked sensor housings, exposed wires, or impact damage.

What We Offer

Sensor Repair Options

Sensor Alignment

Precision alignment to restore proper function.

Sensor Replacement

New sensors when repair isn't possible.

Wiring Repair

Fix damaged wires or connections.

Investment Level

What to Expect

Budget-Friendly

Sensor repair costs depend on whether alignment, wiring repair, or sensor replacement is needed. Simple alignment is quick and affordable; full sensor replacement with wiring is higher.

How It Works

Our Sensor Repair Process

1

Diagnose

Identify sensor issue (alignment, wiring, etc.)

2

Test

Check sensor signals and connections

3

Repair

Align, rewire, or replace sensors

4

Verify

Test safety reversal function

Why Choose Us

Sensor Repair Benefits

Got Questions?

Sensor Repair FAQs

Why won't my door close?
Usually sensor misalignment or obstruction. Check for debris blocking the sensors and look for steady lights on both sensors. Blinking lights indicate a problem.
We strongly advise against it. Sensors are a critical safety feature required by law since 1993. They prevent the door from closing on people, pets, or objects.

Common causes include vibration from the door, loose mounting brackets, impact from objects in the garage, or foundation settling.

Yes! We service sensors on all major opener brands including LiftMaster, Chamberlain, Genie, Craftsman, and more.
Each sensor has an LED light. When properly aligned, both lights should be steady (not blinking). You can also test by blocking the beam—the door should reverse.
Yes, direct sunlight can interfere with photo-eye sensors. We can install sun shields or reposition sensors if this is an issue.

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