Disconnected Garage Roller Motor
Disconnected Garage Roller Motor is a moderate-severity electrical defect SURE inspectors have documented across 14 inspection reports.
Causes
- Not specified, requires investigation from seller
- Unknown (possibly intentional, malfunction)
- Mechanical failure
- Electrical fault
- Unknown damage
Symptoms to look for
- Roller motor is disconnected
- Non-functional roller door
- Inoperable garage door
- Disconnected motor
Remedies
- Engage a garage door technician for repairs where required
- Request details of disconnection from seller
- Engage a garage door technician for repairs
Worth asking our inspector about this specifically.
This is common across Perth stock and usually fixable without drama, but the scope of the fix varies. Every SURE inspection includes 12 months of free advice. Call out the defect by name and we check for it directly.
Curated entries in Electrical
- Curated 3–5/5Exposed Electrical Wiring in Accessible Area
Electrical wiring not properly enclosed in conduit or behind wall linings in areas accessible to occupants, including subfloor spaces, garages, and laundries. Presents shock hazard and does not comply with AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules.
- Curated 2–5/5Non-Compliant or Overloaded Switchboard
Switchboard not meeting current AS/NZS 3000 requirements, including missing RCDs (safety switches), overcrowded circuits, or outdated ceramic fuses. Common in pre-2000 Perth and Sydney homes that have not been upgraded.