Genie Silentmax 1000 Flashing Red Light? (Fix It Now!)
You installed the Genie Silentmax 1000 remote garage door opener for convenience, didn’t you? Now, the light keeps flashing red and the system is not working properly. Your Genie is trying to tell you something! It is indicating that you may need to check the automated system or the garage door. We have a few tips and some steps to follow, which will help you troubleshoot the problem.
The most common reason for the light on your Genie Silentmax 1000 flashing red is that it has detected an error. It is most likely that there is a blockage of some kind somewhere in the system. It is possible, though, that there may also be a faulty component in the Genie itself, or in the door. There may also be a programming error.
It’s relatively easy to find and remove anything that may be blocking the system. If there is a less obvious error, though, then you will need to look more carefully at the Genie Silentmax 1000 and at the garage door.
To begin with, let’s make sure that you understand the correct function of the LED lights. After that, we will consider the possible problems that are being detected and how to fix them.
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What Do The Lights Indicate?
There are two LED lights on a Genie Silentmax 1000: a long one and a round one, which is smaller. The lights are initially used during the programming of the garage opener. They will show as blue, purple, or red and may flash, or show a steady light, depending on what stage of the initial programming you are at.
When you program the garage opening device in the initial door reversal test, the longer light will flash red. This is to indicate the door is reversing. The second time you run the cycle of opening and closing, the light will clear.
After you have programmed the opening system, the lights should remain off. However, they may flash red if they detect a problem somewhere that affects the efficient functioning of the garage door.
Finding The Fault With The Opening System
To automate your garage door, there are basically two parts: the door itself and the Genie Silentmax 1000. These must ‘speak’ to each other. When you are troubleshooting a problem, you need to consider both of these. The light may flash red on the Genie device itself, but the fault that is being detected could just as much be something to do with the garage door, as with the opening mechanism.
How Do I Fix The Flashing Red Light?
If the Genie Silentmax has detected an error in the automated opening system, the light will flash red. Depending on what may be causing this, there are various steps you can take.
If There Is An Obstruction In The Door Itself
- Check whether the door has caught on something. This may be quite small, such as a stone, or other bits and pieces you may find in your garage. There are sensors in the door mechanism. These can be blocked by even a small thing. If so, they can’t connect properly and the door won’t open or close.
- Remove this object and the Genie Silentmax 1000 should no longer detect the blockage and the light will stop flashing.
If The Obstruction Is In The Line Of The Beam
- Check whether there is something in the way of the ‘line’ between the sensors. If they cannot ‘see’ each other because something is blocking the path, the beam cannot travel between them.
- Make sure something in your garage has not been moved and now stands in front of one of the sensors, or even between them.
- Remove the obstruction, so that the beam will make the correct contact between the two sensors.
If The Sensors Are Not Aligned Properly
- You should also make sure that the sensors at either end of the beam are correctly aligned, so that it is traveling directly between them.
- Adjust the sensors so that they face each other and the beam runs directly between them.
- The easiest way to approach this is to make sure that the ‘eye’ of each sensor is looking directly at the ‘eye’ of its pair.
- If necessary, loosen the nut holding the eye and move it so that it is aligned properly.
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If There Is A Component Failure
- There may be a component of the door that has failed, so check the parts of the door itself. This could be the spring, or the rollers, or any of the other fixtures.
- If there is nothing that you can find, it may be necessary to contact the manufacturer to get a technician to check the door components in detail.
- If the door components are all working and the door is clear, then the failure could be a component within the Genie Silentmax itself.
In this case, you will need to contact a trained technician to detect the fault:
- By phone: 1-8035-GENIE (1-800-354-3643)
- Or visit the Genie website. www.geniecompany.com
If There Is A Program Failure
To check if the light may be flashing red because it has detected a program failure, you should:
- Turn off the plug at the wall socket.
- Unplug the unit from the wall.
- Wait for 10 – 15 seconds.
- Plug the device back in again
- Turn on the power at the wall.
This should fix the problem. If the light continues to flash, try the process again.
If it still continues to flash, you may need to contact a registered technician:
- By phone: 1-8035-GENIE (1-800-354-3643)
- Or visit the Genie website. www.geniecompany.com
What Else Should You Consider When Automating Your Garage Door?
You install a Genie garage door opener for convenience and safety. Imagine if you arrive home one day in the rain, or late at night, to find the garage door not working? Make sure this won’t happen to you, by asking: How long do garage door openers last?
Once you have decided to mechanize your garage door, you will want to do it as soon as possible. Why wait to have the convenience? It will be useful to find out: How long does it take to install a garage door opener?
What Can You Expect To Pay For A Garage Door Opener?
The cost of an automated garage door opener depends on the model you choose and where you live.
| Lower price range | $127 – $300 |
| Average price | $480 |
| Higher price range | $900 – $1500 |
Genie garage door openers cost between $390 and $438. When investigating automating your garage door, you must consider the cost of the unit itself and the cost of installation.
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Related Questions
What Advantages Does An Automated Garage Door Offer?
A remote garage door opener, like the Genie Silentmax 1000, offers you convenience, security, and safety. You will be able to open the door as you arrive home, pull into your garage immediately and close the door before you are even out of the car. This is safer than leaving yourself or your car vulnerable to any interference or threat.Because you use a button to operate the garage door, there is no question of anyone being in danger of being hurt by the door. The sensors will detect if anything (or anyone) is in the way and will either stop the door from closing or even change its direction.
Will ordinary LED lights affect a garage door opener?
If there are lights using common LED bulbs in/near your garage, they can affect the remote control devices that operate the garage door opener. The light bulbs used by Genie devices and used in automated garage door systems interfere very little with most remote openers.This means that a Genie garage door opener will invariably function efficiently, even in the presence of ordinary LED lights.
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