Garage Door Safety Sensor Sun Shield

Liftmaster chamberlain sears craftsman and chamberlain brand garage door opener safety sensor sun shields.

Garage door safety sensor sun shield. If you only have a problem closing your garage door at certain times of the day the sun might be shining into one of the sensors causing it to break the circuit. Direct sunlight creates interference with the sensors and may keep them from working properly. Whenever there is an obstruction the garage door will automatically reverse before causing any damage. Amazon s choice for garage door sensor sun shield genie gstb r stb bl replacement safety beams black 2 pack black one size gstb r 4 8 out of 5 stars 1 637.

If you suspect this to be the problem you could consult with us or your garage door repair company to install a sun shield shade over the sensor. The receiving sensor should mounted on the side of the garage door opening that receives the least amount of direct sunlight. If you are in a hurry and need to get your garage door closed right away stand in such a way that you cast a shadow over your garage door s beam sensor but of course don t block the beam itself just the sunlight that is shining on it and then press your remote control so that your door will close. The replacement safety sensors project an invisible light beam across the inside of the garage door to prevent accidents and are required for safe use of all chamberlain garage door openers.

Check the manual for your specific model number before ordering to ensure compatibility. 041b0873 is a safety sensor sun blocker kit. There could be another culprit in the mist.