A garage door that will not close, reverses halfway or only works while you hold the button. These guides walk through the safety sensors and opener settings first.
Common garage door problems
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Garage Door Keeps Going Back Up: Why It Reverses and How to Fix It
A garage door that reverses before closing is usually reacting to its sensors, force setting or limit setting. The checks to make and why you…
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Garage Door Won’t Close: Sensors, Track and Opener Fixes
If your garage door will not close, the safety sensors are the most common cause. How to check alignment, obstructions, limit settings and when to…
Before you start
Garage door springs and cables are under high tension and cause serious injuries. Do not adjust or remove springs, cables or bottom brackets yourself; call a garage door technician for those parts.