Because these two devices use frequencies that intersect they can interfere with each other.
Led bulb won t work in garage door opener.
Cfl and led light bulbs can cause wireless interference with garage door opener remotes.
So does this mean you can t use led.
Led light bulbs are gaining in popularity as pricing comes down.
Your first and obvious thought is i wonder if the bulb is out.
Garage doors operate using frequencies between 28 and 360 mhz.
But it might be more than that.
Not able to program a new remote control or keypad.
Remote control or keypad will close the garage door but won t open it.
If you have tried replacing the light bulb in your garage door opener but the light still won t come on it could be one of these three problems.
Led light bulb compatibility with garage door openers.
Led lights have drivers inside the bulbs which produce a field that interferes with the garage door preventing the door from opening.
Of course if your garage door opener has stopped working with its remote make sure to check the batteries in the remote before you take additional steps like buying new light bulbs.
Many homeowners are slowly acquiring them as they retrofit existing lighting in their home.
This interference will reduce range and sometimes make the remote unusable.
The garage door opener is no exception.
Why led lights cause interference with garage door openers.
Contacts in the light socket the light socket itself or the logic board.
Remote control only works when it is close to the garage door opener.