What problems are you experiencing with this opener? If any? For me, when the sun shines on the controller, it does not close.
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No problems here. Check the safety sensor electric eyes. They may need a shield to block the sun, or slight repositioning.
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I have had absolutely "0" issues with the two Sommer Direct Drive openers that I have purchased and installed. It might be helpful for others to know what you mean by "the controller". Do you mean the electronics enclosed in the drive unit, the inside opener/closer wallmount button station, the optional exterior keypad opener, or the small remotes that are carried in a vehicle or the owner's keyring? I agree with R. Jones answer that questions the sun's effect on the floor mounted safety electric eyes as a logical first point to be checked.
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I have owned three of these openers for two years and mine work perfectly every time although none of my openers are mounted where direct sunlight shines on them.
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i hope that you might have just got a lemon. I have had mine on over a year now and it works really great...enough where i was just thinking that for how bright and area it covers i am going to get another. So i contact the manufacturer and let them know see if they can either help you or replace it. I take it you did get it to work so you did turn it on with key given to do just that...and in area where you get sun fairly often right? Even in winter it works all night and live in area where snows and gets mainly only afternoon light...about 4 or 5 hours. Hope this helps you....i am sorry it is not working. hope they replace it, or figure out what is wrong. good luck i hope that you might have just got a lemon. I have had mine on over a year now and it works really great...enough where i was just thinking that for how bright and area it covers i am going to get another. So i contact the manufacturer and let them know see if they can either help you or replace it. I take it you did get it to work so you did turn it on with key given to do just that...and in area where you get sun fairly often right? Even in winter it works all night and live in area where snows and gets mainly only afternoon light...about 4 or 5 hours. Hope this helps... » Read More i hope that you might have just got a lemon. I have had mine on over a year now and it works really great...enough where i was just thinking that for how bright and area it covers i am going to get another. So i contact the manufacturer and let them know see if they can either help you or replace it. I take it you did get it to work so you did turn it on with key given to do just that...and in area where you get sun fairly often right? Even in winter it works all night and live in area where snows and gets mainly only afternoon light...about 4 or 5 hours. Hope this helps you....i am sorry it is not working. hope they replace it, or figure out what is wrong. good luck « Show Less
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I talked with Sunbeam today. The auto shutoff is after 10 hours. We confirmed this with our one we bought 2 weeks ago
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Deaqr Josephine: I replaced my old Sunbeam can opener that I had for about 18 years when the upper part that held the cutting blade broke. The motor still ran perfectly. The new one that I bought was identical to the old one that broke. They were both Sunbeam units with the identical product number. Hope this helps!! Sincerely, Clint Dalzell
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I had a problem with mine when a piece of cork got stick inside. I pulled it out with pliers and that fixed it. With a previous opener the cork would not come out and I had to hold it with pliers while pushing the button. If the opener is slowing down and stopping when you push the up button then maybe the battery isn't charged. There were some complaints that the battery wasn't lasting very long so I disconnect it after charging and then use until the charge runs out. One charge is good for thirty or so openings. Some batteries develop a "memory" when left on the charger all the time and this can account for short life. If this is the case then you might need to replace the unit.
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No problems so far. I bought the bulb it at Home Depot, installed and forgot about it. That's the last time I touched that bulb. It has been a year. Working without a glitch. Opener is smooth, quiet and it is so good I expect it to work everytime I touch the remote. Never gave it a second thought. Hope that answers your question.
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Sean&Dawn;, we have had the EXACT same problem! This one has been great. It just FEELS more durable, and has worked like a dream. I seriosuly can't believe I'm saying this about a can opener, but it's the truth!
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I have one of these and it's a little work horse! It's still working at 6 a.m. I positioned it at the bottom of my porch steps where it gets sunshine most of the day. I am totally impressed tho I know buying this stuff is mostly luck. I hate to ask, but did you remove the plastic film from the solar panel? Good luck maybe the sunshine just isn't strong enough. I live in the east. WV to be exact.
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I keep mine in the "AUTO" position. When in the holder during daylight hours it remains off, in the dark the "Night Lite" stays on unless there is a light on in the room. At any time, day or night if I grab it out of the holder the light is a constant "ON". When in hand I will turn the control to on or off depending on what I need. When it goes back in the holder I put it back to "AUTO". This question got me wondering so I went around the house and checked them all, they are all working properly. I don't see a way to replace the battery, I'll look into that.
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Mined works and still does, contact amazon or the seller and ask for a new one. It could be defective. Try another unit first, then call it quits after that. It pretty straight forward 8 hrs of sun with the cord to the panel. Check to see if their are any switches for on / off. I don't think that is the case in this model. If not I have other solutions for lighting that work as well.
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I have a remote electric garage door opener& have no problems at all, but you might want to check with Sears. This is basically an indicator light that shows when the door is open or closed without you having to go look
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Haven't experienced this. Sounds like an issue with the battery. Have you checked/reseated it inside the controller? Does this happen with both batteries? Beyond that, contact the manufacturer (Energizer).
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My unit works fine. Does the red light on the sending unit flash on when you press the on button. If it does and the base unit is plugged into a working outlet (double check this by plugging the light directly into the outlet and turning the light on) then I would say you have a faulty controller. Bill
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It sounds like the controller is internally short-circuited. It cannot be repaired. It must be replaced.
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I have had no issues with the door opener at all, summer weather or our extreme cold weather we have had this winter with outside temperatures of -20 degrees. It has been performing great.
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Don't know if this will help but before you installed did you lay it in full sun for the day so it was sure to get a full charge? I am assuming you installed in a sunny location. If "yes" to these it sounds like it is defective. Return or exchange it. My mom's has been up for over two years in a partially sunny location is is still working. Good luck.
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This is NOT normal. I have had several of thiSee openers. None did that! I am not buying any more. I think they are reconditioned