Chamberlain garage door opener not closing all the way

Q: Why wont my Chamberlain garage door go all the way down?

Adjust the Limit Screws If your garage door wont close all the way but will stop without retracting, you might need to adjust the limit screws. These screws have contacts that tell the garage door opener how far to open or close, and adjusting them is easy.

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Garage Door Keeps Going Back Up
You Need to Replace the Logic Board
You Need to Adjust the Limit Switch
You Need to Adjust the Travel Down Setting
You Need to Check for the Presence of Any Blockage
To Summarize
Why won't my Chamberlain garage door go all the way down?
How do you fix garage door that won't close all the way?
Why won't my garage door close all the way when it's cold?
Why is my garage door only closing part way?

Automatic garage doors are designed to open and close when activated by a remote control. With regular maintenance, these doors can function smoothly and effectively for a long time without any problem. However even with regular maintenance, something could still go wrong causing your garage door opener to malfunction.

A common problem with garage door openers is when the door gets stuck halfway and refuses to close all the way down or closes smoothly but when it gets halfway, it reverses and opens all the way up. Apart from being a big inconvenience, such situations are potentially dangerous as the can act as easy access points for burglars. This can be a security risk especially if the main house is attached to the garage.

Before you call in a professional however, below are some of the things that you should check first in order to avoid spending money on unnecessary repairs or on a problem that you could easily fix. Of course, if the issues below do not seem to be the problem, you can always call in a garage door expert to diagnose and fix the problem.

Obstructed or Misaligned Sensors

Garage door sensors are designed such that they can only work when the infra-red beams are properly positioned. In lay man terms, the infra-red sensors or the photo eyes should continuously be able to ‘see each other’. The garage doors should only close when the infra-red beams are in a constant path.

If there is any obstruction in the doorway, the infrared beams will be interrupted and the garage door will not close. The sensors are mainly a safety mechanism designed to prevent any accidents that could happen if the garage doors were to close in on a person, an animal or an object caught in the garage’s doorway.

If your garage doors are not closing all the way down, it could be that the sensors are detecting an obstruction in the doorway or that the sensors are obstructed.

To diagnose the problem, first check that there is nothing blocking the doorway. If you do not notice any obstruction, check the sensors to ensure that they are properly aligned. Sensors can easily become misaligned if they are knocked or hit by any object or person that comes into the garage. If there is any misalignment, tighten the wing nuts holding them in place and turn the sensors slowly with your hand until they are accurately aligned. While doing this, clean the sensors using a cloth to remove any dirt or debris that may be blocking the infrared beams.

Misaligned Tracks

Another issue that could be causing your garage door to get stuck or reverse halfway is misaligned tracks. If the tracks are misaligned, they can cause a lot of tension and friction. Too much tension or friction can cause the guide tracks to reverse hence opening all the way back. If your garage door gets stuck halfway, this could mean that there is something that is blocking it. It may be that it is being obstructed by a protruding nut, misaligned cable or any other thing. Check the rollers tracks and hinges for anything that may cause the door to get jammed.

If you think that the problem may be caused by a pulley or spring, call in a professional to handle the issue. Springs and pulleys are highly tensioned and can come crashing down potentially causing serious injury.

We've all been there, your garage door starts to close then goes back up. Ugh! Your garage door keep going up because something is being transmitted correctly. However, figuring out what that issue is, can be very annoying. Hopefully, we can guide you in the right direction to figure out why garage door starts to close then goes back up. There are a few reasons why this happens.

Garage Door Keeps Going Back Up

As with any other facility problems at home, there is no single reason why your garage door opens after closing it. If you are experiencing such an issue, check out the following possible causes and some garage door repair tips.

You Need to Replace the Logic Board

Just like a computer has a motherboard, your garage door also has a logic board. The logic board is your garage door opener’s brain, and even with machines, a brain can wear out over time. A worn-out logic board can cause problems with your garage door, such as closing then opening again and vice versa. When this happens, you may need to replace it.

You Need to Adjust the Limit Switch

Every garage door opener has a limit switch that controls where the door stops when it is lowered or raised. If your garage door won’t close all the way and keeps going back up, you may need to check the settings of your limit switch. You will need a flathead screwdriver to adjust it.

You Need to Adjust the Travel Down Setting

The travel down setting of your garage door opener controls the distance the garage door has to travel before it completely closes. If it closes before the set distance is met, it may have detected something, so it goes back up to prevent damage or safety threat. However, your garage door components may sometimes contract and change due to weather changes. In this case, the distance may change. So adjusting the travel down setting to a new distance can fix the issue.

You Need to Check for the Presence of Any Blockage

If your garage door is hard to open or reverses immediately after closing, the simplest thing you can do is check the threshold for anything that blocks it. Your garage door will sense even the slightest blockage, which will cause it to go back up to maintain safety and prevent damage.

If, however, the threshold is clear and the other possible causes mentioned above did not fix the issue, it could be a whole other problem. Read the instruction manual of your garage door opener or consult a garage door service professional to help you.

Questions

Why Does My Garage Door Stop and Go Back Up?

A garage door that stops and goes back up is usually due to malfunctioning infrared sensors. If there is such an issue, you can see one of the sensor lights blinking. Malfunctioning sensors can be caused by a blockage, dirty eyes, loose wires, or just bad sensors in general. This causes the transmitters to not function well in closing the garage door.

Why Does My Garage Door Go Up by Itself?

There are a few reasons why a garage door goes up by itself. Sometimes, it is because of a system power surge; other times, you simply need to change your garage door opener’s code. It can also be caused by a rogue signal that interferes with your receiver – a common scenario when a neighbor set up a garage door opener code similar to yours.

Why Will My Garage Door not Stay Down?

The most common cause of a garage door that won’t stay down is off limit settings. As mentioned above, the limit switch dictates the garage door when it is completely open or closed. If you set the down limit too far, it will cause the garage door to think that it has not completely closed when it hits the ground.

To Summarize

Many homeowners treat their garage door as the main entrance to their house. Because of how frequently garage doors are used, it is essential to maintain it for your safety and security. You may encounter problems from time to time, such as when the garage door keeps going back up while trying to close it. There are a few reasons that can cause it, but if the above tips do not work, our team here at On Track Garage Doors Service can troubleshoot your garage to ensure it doesn’t go back up anymore.

Why won't my Chamberlain garage door go all the way down?

Adjust the Limit Screws If your garage door won't close all the way but will stop without retracting, you might need to adjust the limit screws. These screws have contacts that tell the garage door opener how far to open or close, and adjusting them is easy.

How do you fix garage door that won't close all the way?

Examine the Seal The seal that encapsulates the edge of the door could be what's stopping it from moving all the way down. If it was damaged or torn, it could be impeding the door's progress. Replacing a seal is something we can help you do quickly to get your garage closing normally in no time.

Why won't my garage door close all the way when it's cold?

The most common garage door issue in the winter is contracting metal. It's simple physics that cold temperatures cause metal to contract. As temperatures outside drop, the metal in your door will start to tighten, making movement more difficult.

Why is my garage door only closing part way?

If your garage door gets stuck halfway, this could mean that there is something that is blocking it. It may be that it is being obstructed by a protruding nut, misaligned cable or any other thing. Check the rollers tracks and hinges for anything that may cause the door to get jammed.