Garage Door Motor Obstructing Light Fitting
Garage Door Motor Obstructing Light Fitting is a moderate-severity electrical defect SURE inspectors have documented across 1 inspection report.
Causes
- Incorrect placement or installation of either the motor or light fitting
Symptoms to look for
- Light fitting partially or fully blocked by garage door motor
Remedies
- Reposition either the garage door motor or the light fitting to prevent obstruction
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not meeting current AS/NZS 3000 requirements, including missing RCDs (safety switches), overcrowded circuits, or outdated ceramic fuses.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.