Garage Door Closes Further Everyday

Get logic board replacement.

Garage door closes further everyday.

Brace the open door. If the garage door does not close completely or begins to close and then opens back up again the down limit switch needs. This is almost always the result of a dirty or obstructed safety feature. This brain can wear out in time so you could need a replacement.

Your garage door s logic board is the brain of your garage door opener. Check your garage floor and the area surrounding it for any objects or debris that might be causing the improper close. As a result they are unable to balance out the weight of the door as it opens and closes. In order to fix this you ll want to make small changes to the close limit setting until the door opener knows to stop once the door has reached the floor.

If your garage door won t close when it s cold out there could be some condensation on the lenses of the sensors. If you have things stored near the garage doors try storing further away from the door. Adjust the lift cable. When the logic board wears out it can cause your garage door to close then open and vice versa without explanation.

If this is the case with your garage door ensure that you get the springs replaced. Sometimes there could be a box or a garbage can sitting too close to the eyes. You push the button to close the garage door. Close the garage door with the opener and watch it closely as it closes.

Dust on the sensors might also cause the beam from reaching across. Check that the door closes evenly. Other devices also use the same frequencies. If your garage door is closing fully and then reversing to open again then it may be due to a problem with the close limit switch.

Your logic board needs replaced. It goes partway down reverses direction and goes back up again. You may also want to check the tracks and the garage door itself for the culprit. Other times it may be a leaf hanging from the bottom of your garage door.

Over time the springs of the garage door can get worn out or break. As a result the door may fall too fast as it closes. Whether you re using the passcode entry the buttons inside the garage or your remote opener the openers and the garage door itself must be on the same frequency. Move the spring within the track hanger.