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Garage Door Sensor Alignment in Arlington, TX
Sensor alignment means adjusting the two eye units at the bottom of your door frame until their beams point directly at each other. Even a small bump can knock them off axis, and when that happens, the opener thinks something is blocking the door. Unlike sensor repair, alignment usually doesn't require replacing any parts. It's a precision adjustment, and getting it wrong by even a few degrees brings the problem right back.
Arlington Garage Door Pros provides garage door sensor alignment for homeowners across Arlington, TX. Call for a free inspection and a written quote before any work begins.
When to Call
When You Need Garage Door Sensor Alignment
- Door won't close unless you hold the wall button down continuously
- Solid or blinking indicator lights show sensors are out of alignment
- Someone bumped into the sensor bracket while pulling a car in
- A recent concrete crack shifted the door frame slightly off level
How It Works
Our Process for Garage Door Sensor Alignment
- 1
Confirm Alignment Is the Issue
We rule out wiring faults and obstructions first so we're not adjusting brackets when the real problem is elsewhere.
- 2
Loosen and Reposition
The mounting bracket gets loosened just enough to rotate the sensor unit while watching the indicator light for a steady signal.
- 3
Fine-Tune the Angle
We make small adjustments until both sensors show solid green or the correct steady-on indication for your opener brand.
- 4
Test with an Obstruction
A physical break of the beam while the door descends confirms the system stops the door as designed.
Arlington Context
Why this matters in Arlington
In Arlington's older neighborhoods, garage slabs settle unevenly over time due to expansive clay soil. That settling can gradually knock sensors out of alignment even when nothing physically bumped them.
Straight Talk
About pricing & scope
Most alignment calls are straightforward and quick. If the bracket itself is bent or the mounting surface has shifted, we may need to remount the sensor entirely, which adds time and materials.
What This Fixes
Problems We See in Arlington
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