Start by opening the garage door and watch it as it opens and closes.
Adjust close limit switch on the garage door.
You ll use this measurement when it comes to adjusting the switch.
The limit switches control the travel of the door.
If the door stops halfway the up switch probably needs an adjustment.
Close and open the door two or three times assessing how close to the floor the door stops.
Over time it may be necessary to adjust the switch to make the garage door close completely if it is not working properly.
Measure the distance from the opened door to the ground.
Open and close the garage door.
When the door does not close all the way the limit switch may be responsible.
Using a flathead screwdriver turn the down limit switch adjustment screw on the side of the garage door opener counterclockwise one full turn for every 3 inches you need the door to lower so it closes all the way.
Open the garage door and watch it closely as it opens.
When the garage door opens about halfway or 5 feet from the ground and stops the up limit switch needs to be adjusted.
A garage door limit switch is a device that helps you set the appropriate functionality of a garage door.
Adjusting garage door limit switches can be done easily with a few tools.
See garage door opener problems and overhead garage door repair for all the garage door topics.
If the problem remains continue adjusting the down limit switch until the door operates normally.
Things you will need.