How To Replace A Genie Garage Door Opener

Choose the right 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. 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. Push down the same button on your garage door remote. This calibrates the opener and syncs it with your remote control.

Some brands may work with even older door opener units. When buying a garage door opener choose a 1 3 hp or 1 2 hp garage door opener for a single garage door 1 3 hp can be hard to find at some home centers. How to change code for garage door opener. Wait for both the oblong and circular led to light up blue before they switch off altogether.

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. A rolling code is a protocol used by garage door openers to keep your door safe and secure. Once both leds switch color and turn off push the same button on your remote to close or open your garage door. Older model genie garage door openers use dip switches rather than a smart to program the opener and remote controls.

If the garage door opener is 20 years old or newer a universal garage door opener remote may work as a replacement remote.