Garage Door Keeps Stopping On The Way Down

This is almost always the result of a dirty or obstructed safety feature.

Garage door keeps stopping on the way down.

Usually the sensors will only prevent an overhead door from continuing down. If this is the reason your garage door is not functioning properly the lubricant must be applied. In cold temperature the space between molecules reduces making the metal shrinks. The garage door keeps going up and down.

First thing to do before calling in a repair person is to manually check out the operation. Lubricating the springs hinges and other metal parts can help your door to move easily. You push the button to close the garage door. Repeated operation of the garage door as you make the adjustments may cause the opener.

The motor continues to run after the garage door is closed. In a typical situation the motor for your garage door opener should stop running once the door has closed. If you find that it keeps running this can present a problem in your system. If the door continues to malfunction check the track for obstructions.

Your garage door opens when it hits the ground. Stopping on the way up would be unusual. It may be your garage door sensor. How to troubleshoot a garage door that stops halfway down things you will need.

Lubricate the track with silicone spray or. I suspect your overhead door has some friction conflicts.