I just realized my garage door opener has no wall control

[debodun]

It's a Craftsman. I've been using the car visor to open and close the door, but sometimes I'm not going to use the car, I just want to open the door. There is a wall control unit with two buttons. They say LIGHTS and LOCK, so I assume they do not control the door, at least by clicking either, the door doesn't move. Also, the lights don't go on when the door operates or when I click the LIGHT on the wall control. The only thing that turns on the light is wall switch in the house.

 

[JonSR77]

I had a similar problem. My brother fixed it. There may be a kind of internal locking mechanism on the garage door, that you have to disengage.

I would just call the company. I am sure they can tell you.

 

[debodun]

I tried pressing the wall control buttons in every combination. Nothing raises the door or turns on the light.

 

[JonSR77]

I tried pressing the wall control buttons in every combination. Nothing raises the door or turns on the light.

No, my brother had to climb up on the ceiling and physically move a lever that was preventing the functioning of the door opener. I don't remember what he did exactly. But, like I said, if you call the company, I bet they can resolve your issue in a couple of minutes.

 

[debodun]

The door works. It's the lighting control I am questioning and lack of a wall control unit.

 

[Sliverfox]

Former owners didn't leave you a manual for the garage door?
Could you call the former owners?

 

[Don M.]

If you can find the model number, here is a site where you can download an owners manual.

https://garageadviser.net/craftsman-garage-door-opener-manual/

I suspect something is not right with the setup....if so, the manual should help.

 

[WheatenLover]

The door works. It's the lighting control I am questioning and lack of a wall control unit.

Could it need a new light bulb? I ask because that was what was wrong with my garage light.

 

[JonSR77]

If you can find the model number, here is a site where you can download an owners manual.

https://garageadviser.net/craftsman-garage-door-opener-manual/

I suspect something is not right with the setup....if so, the manual should help.

yes, excellent advice. Online, you can often find the owners manuals for all sorts of things. And often, for free...

 

[debodun]

Could it need a new light bulb? I ask because that was what was wrong with my garage light.

No the light works if I flip the wall switch in the living room.

 

[WheatenLover]

No the light works if I flip the wall switch in the living room.

My reading comprehension skills must have deteriorated. You said that in the OP.

 

[debodun]

I called a local overhead door repair company that did work for me at the old house just before the pandemic started. I get a recorded message to the effect that they aren't doing any work until the pandemic is over. Who can say when that will be? I guess I'll have to widen my search. The trouble with living in the boondocks is there are limited options and if I have to go far afield to find a contractor, they have stiff charges for travel time.

 

[Don M.]

I just reread this topic again. Did you push on the "tan" area at the top of the opener?? The light and lock buttons, near the bottom, do not control the door. There is a "contact" switch in the upper part of the opener, by the little green light, that should operate the opener.

 

[debodun]

THAT DID IT, DON! Thanks so much for your suggestion. Such insight!

 

[Don M.]

THAT DID IT, DON! Thanks so much for your suggestion. Such insight!

You're welcome. It's easy to overlook things, especially if they are new to you, and you don't have an owners/instruction manual.

 

[debodun]

So right, Don! I was used to the one at my old house that was a Liftmaster and looked like this and more obvious:

 

[Knight]

This might help

Garage Door Opener Doesn't Work: Wall Control Troubleshooting​