Craftsman garage door opener reset
Introduction
The most common question for people who don’t know how to reset their garage door opener is, “what do I do if my remote doesn’t work?”.
To answer this question, you should know that most Craftsman home garage door openers use a hand-replacement transmitter with two green and red buttons. Check out the best garage door opener here.
Each button is assigned to a specific function. For example, if your remote doesn’t open and close the door, in most cases, you can use the green button to activate the opener. If it doesn’t open and close the door, in most cases, you can use the red button to start the opener.
The problem with using the red button is that it is a universal button. To assist you in knowing if it’s the green or red button, this article will show you how to reset your Craftsman garage door opener.
How to reset your Craftsman garage door opener
If your remote isn’t working, you will have to press the button on the side of the motor unit.
To do that, you need to locate the release button. It will be found on the right-hand side of your unit except for Craftsman models constructed in 1998, which are located on the left-hand side. It has a red cap and a red dot and will say “button” (see picture).
-Press the button, then release it to let the spring return to its normal position.
-Wait for the garage door opener motor to stop, then press and hold both buttons simultaneously on top of the unit.
-Wait for 2 minutes and let go of both buttons; your garage door opener will restart and should be ready to use again!
Below are some models and the location of where you will press your buttons for more information:
-Chamberlain
-Craftsman
-Dyson/Q-Link
-Liftmaster/LiftMate/Gardall/Trimline
-Genie (every new model)
What if I can’t find my model?
In most cases, the buttons are listed on your instruction manual.
For example, if your garage door opener is not listed in the above chart or has no buttons, you can try looking on the other side of the motor unit.
On Craftsman models constructed before 1960, you won’t be able to find anything there, but for models built in 1998 or later, the buttons will be located there.
How to reset my garage door opener
The easiest way to reset your garage door opener is by using the unique tool provided with your unit: it contains a small circuit board that you can use to reset your team.
To do so, follow these steps:
-Remove the garage door opener battery by lifting off the cap at the bottom; then remove any screws holding it.
-Insert your reset tool into the socket and plug it into a 12V outlet.
-Turn your garage door opener off, lift it and remove the screw on top (the one that holds on the cover). It should be located under where your remote is; you will only need to remove this screw (leave the spring at its normal position).
-Take the cover off your opener and remove the old battery with needle-nose pliers.
-With one hand, lift the black pin on your garage door opener and place the reset tool on top.
How Do I Reprogram My Craftsman Garage Door Opener?
If your Craftsman garage door opener isn’t responding to your remote commands, you may need to reprogram it. First, you must unlock the programming feature using an existing remote. Hold the “Learn” button for six seconds until the indicator LED turns off. Next, press the UP and DOWN triangle buttons at the same time. This will clear the receiver’s memory and allow you to program a new remote. Note that previously programmed remotes will not work with your opener after reprogramming it.
If you have a Premium Multi-Function Wall Control, press the “Learn” button on the remote’s cover. This will cause the garage door opener to blink twice as a reminder to program the new remote. Repeat this process until you find the right combination for the door opener. If you don’t have another remote, you can use the remote that came with your garage door opener.
If you’ve tried reprogramming your Craftsman garage door opener without success, you may have faulty wiring or a malfunctioning remote. If this is the case, you can reprogram it using the Control Console or the Base Unit. If the latter is the case, you’ll need to remove the back panel and press the “LRN” button on the Control Console. Some models require that you hold the button for 10 seconds to reprogramme the remote.
After programming the transmitter buttons, you must assign each button to the door. In the case of a universal remote, you’ll need to program the learn button twice before using it. Then, you can assign one of the buttons to the garage door. Once you have done this, the transmitter button must be pressed to test the door. If it doesn’t work, you can try a different button.
Conclusion:
Now that you know how to reset your Craftsman garage door opener, you’ll be able to change the battery with no problems. In case of any confusion or questions, feel free to leave a comment below. Read about how to program a garage door here.
