Skip to main content. Home Guides Home Home Improvement Troubleshoot, Fix and Repair What Is Vacation Mode on an Electric Garage Door Opener? A garage door that only opens from the inside offers extra security. Like most technology, an electric garage door opener is incredibly convenient when it works properly -- and unbelievably frustrating when it doesn't. It also can be a weak spot in your home security that thieves may try to take advantage of, especially when you are away on vacation. Vacation With Confidence The vacation setting prevents the remote control from opening your garage door. This is an extra measure to keep your home secure while you are away since the opener only works from the keypad. It is designed to prevent thieves from taking advantage of the fact that there are a limited number of frequencies on which these remote controls operate. On many models, the vacation mode allows you to use the remote one time after it is activated: to shut the garage door upon departure.
Depending on the manufacturer, this setting may be known as "lock" or "security" mode. If your remote suddenly stops working, check to see whether this mode has been accidentally activated. References Mount Garage Doors: TroubleshootingFoothill Overhead Door: Marantec Garage Door Opener Trouble Shooting Photo Credits Jupiterimages/Comstock/Getty Images Suggest a CorrectionHow To Unlock Garage Door Opener Wall Control Unit If your garage door opener is locked, check the wall control, it may be set to vacation mode. This video will show you how for most garage door openers including, Liftmaster, Chamberlain & Sears Sign up or log in to customize your list. Here's how it works: Anybody can ask a question The best answers are voted up and rise to the top 1993 Craftsman garage door opener; my wife must have put something up against the garage door keypad and inadvertently triggered the vacation mode button - now we're locked out. The remote control is disabled;
none of the buttons work. Checked the batteries - they're fine. Tried tripping the breaker; The problem is, the garage has no door (just the garage door) and just 2 small windows that we could fit through if i broke the glass. Is there any way to disable the vacation mode from a remote control? I'd really rather not break the glass for obvious reasons. If i have to do something like that, i'll cut a hole in the wall, get in, open the garage and put a door where i cut the hole. It sounds like the controller needs to be reset and the remotes reprogrammed. Usually this requires physical access to the opener, but if you have a hardwired remote it might be possible to pair it via the keypad. Check the manual for your opener. But back to the problem of how to open it. If the garage does not have an alternative access there should be a manual cable release which disconnects the door from the opener chain so that you can manually open it. Often this is in the form of a small key near your garage door.
With the key you can open the lock and pull the manual release. If the installation was done correctly, you have one of these you just need to find it. If you don't have the key a locksmith should be able to open it for you. If you do not have a manual release then I think you will have to resort to breaking a window. Just gotta find an old wire-framed coathanger! Sign up or log in Sign up using Google Sign up using Email and Password Post as a guest By posting your answer, you agree to the privacy policy and terms of service. Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged garage garage-door-opener or ask your own question.SilentDrive® AccessoriesStandard Accessories All of our SilentDrive® openers include these accessories as standard Reliable safeguardThe safety beams safeguard the bottom of the door with sensors which stop and reverse the door if an object breaks the path of the beams, to prevent damage from people and property.
Intelligent motion guardOn encountering an obstruction, the opener stops and reverses the door immediately to eliminate possible hazards. The opener is self-testing and also self- adjusting, eliminating the need for maintenance. Deluxe Wall Console StationOperates the door from inside your garage door and independently operates opener lights. A separate on/off switch for "vacation mode" allows you to disable the garage door opener for extended periods of time. Mini transmitterThe convenient size transmitter allows you to control up to four separate doors. Optional AccessoriesAdd convenience in opening your garage door Single button controlUsed as an additional device when control for a single door is required. Wireless keypadLighted and covered keypad allows for easy remote access to your garage without wiring, with your own programmable personal security code. ½ HP AC Motor Strong and reliable chain for rugged long lasting performance Premium Control Console operates the opener lights and vacation mode
Wireless Keyless Entry Pad conveniently allows entry into garage without remote Upgrade to Smart Control with purchase of the Connectivity Hub (#54900) Twin Panel Lighting, Safety Sensors, Wireless Keypad, Auto Force, Electronic Limits, Low-Power Consumption The Craftsman Garage Door Opener with 3-Function Remote with Security+ 2.0 Remotes opens even the heaviest garage doors gently and effortlessly. Simple user interface with Electronic Limits and Automatic Force Settings that automatically monitors, sets and adjusts the force required to open and close the garage door during temperature fluctuations. Protector System® safety reversing sensors with Rapid-Snap® brackets automatically reverses the door if anything interrupts the beam while the door is going down. Energy efficient sleep mode uses less than one (1) watt of power. Comes with remotes for you and family/friends. Each remote has 3 smart buttons that allow you to open garage doors from near or far.