How to fix a garage door that won t go all the way down safety sensors.
Garage door is not closing all the way.
Depending on the brand.
Garage door opener malfunction or door has shifted.
Something blocking the door.
Using a ladder to reach the unit unplug the cord from the outlet.
7 reasons for your garage door not closing all the way 1.
This is probably the most common culprit when a garage door won t close all the way.
There are two sensors that sit near the bottom of the garage door just about an inch from the ground.
If you re in the habit of leaving the garage door open a variety of things including.
Though this problem should be obvious it shouldn t be overlooked.
First and perhaps most commonly your safety sensors could be working improperly.
Garage floor may have cracked or shifted 2.
Garage door sensors may not be aligned correctly 3.
Disengage the garage door.
Your safety sensors could simply be malfunctioning.
First check the sensor lights.
If the door goes up but you can t make it go down you probably need to adjust the sensors.
Garage door seal may be damaged 4.