How-To
How to change a Chamberlain myQ garage door opener battery?
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If your Chamberlain myQ garage door opener is beeping irregularly, it’s probably time to change the backup battery.
To ensure smooth operation during power outages, the company uses battery backups in most of its garage door openers. Replacing these batteries every one to two years is recommended for optimal performance.
A simple way to confirm whether your garage door is running low on battery is by checking the LED indicator that represents the battery status. It turns red when the battery needs replacement.
Don’t forget to change the battery in the attached keypad as well, so you won’t have issues opening the garage door.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to change the battery in your Chamberlain garage door opener.
Things you need before changing the battery
Chamberlain's automatic garage door openers are powered by myQ. That gives you app control and linking to Amazon Key, for in-garage deliveries to defeat porch pirates.
Before changing the battery in your Chamberlain garage door opener, make sure you have the following items with you:
- Eye protection, gloves, and a screwdriver with suitable bits.
- Compatible replacement battery for your garage door opener (Check your device’s user manual).
You also might want a stepladder, as your garage door opener is on the ceiling. Even if you’re tall enough to reach the device, the socket for AC power might be out of reach.
Step-by-step guide to changing the Chamberlain myQ garage door battery
Unplug from the wall
Open the light cover
Grab a screwdriver
Unplug the old battery
Plug the new battery in
Insert the battery and test
Close the covers
Reconnect to electricity
Check the battery status LED on the garage door opener. It should be solid green or flashing green. This indicates that the battery is charging and replaced successfully.
Wrapping Up
Changing the battery in your Chamberlain garage door opener takes some time, but it can be done without special tools.
Now you know how to confidently replace the battery in your Chamberlain myQ garage door opener.
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