How To Replace A Genie Garage Door Opener

How to change code for garage door opener.

How to replace a genie garage door opener.

If you think someone knows the code to open your garage door or your remote has been stolen it is time to change the code on your garage door opener. When the radio signals from your remote control are broadcast to your garage door opener it uses a. If your opener model is no longer manufactured it may not be easy to find a new remote designed specifically for your opener. Once both leds switch color and turn off push the same button on your remote to close or open your garage door.

Some brands may work with even older door opener units. If the garage door opener is 20 years old or newer a universal garage door opener remote may work as a replacement remote. Choose the right garage door opener. Older model genie garage door openers use dip switches rather than a smart to program the opener and remote controls.

Push down the same button on your garage door remote. Wait for both the oblong and circular led to light up blue before they switch off altogether. Unlike their intellicode system which you can program with a press of a button the remotes and the door opener dip switches must match in order for the remotes to work correctly. Go with 1 2 hp for a double door and 3 4 hp for a door that has a wood or faux wood overlay they can be heavy.

This calibrates the opener and syncs it with your remote control.