Why Won T My Garage Door Close All The Way

Adjusting the travel setting on a garage door opener.

Why won t my garage door close all the way.

If there s something blocking the door from closing all the way a full close will be impossible. Garage doors are heavy and to prevent injuries manufacturers of automatic openers include safety sensors to stop the door when someone is. The craftsman garage door opener shown here has two set screws that control door travel. Something blocking the door.

Though this problem should be obvious it shouldn t be overlooked. How to fix a garage door that won t go all the way down. One or more of these reasons is likely responsible for your garage door closing partially but not all the way. Then try opening or closing the door again with your transmitter and you should be all set.

However if you lose power and use the disconnect switch you ll need to reattach it to use your garage door motor to open and close your door again. Adjust in small increments a half turn or less.