Step one when it s hot and acting up close the door disconnect the opener and open it manually.
Garage door opener does not work in hot weather.
The weather can change the consistency of the lubrication which affects the opening.
One lightning strike near your home could cause a power surge that damages the circuit board in your garage door opener.
When it s hot and the door doesn t operate check to see if there are any blinking lights on the sensors.
If thermal expansion is making the door bind you need to address the basic mechanical issues of the door mechanism before you start cranking up the door opener.
Garage door openers are particularly vulnerable to power surges.
If your garage door is made of wood then it will need to be properly maintained before and after the hot summer months.
A good safeguard to protect your garage door opener is to plug in a surge protector on the outlet where your opener is plugged.
The moving parts in garage door openers operate best when lubricated.
The moisture in the air will soak into the wood and could lead to rotting and cracking in the door which could be a complete disaster if not taken care of.
Garage door openers are particularly susceptible to weather change.