Genie Garage Door Opener Only Moves A Few Inches

When i try to open or close the garage door the opener will move the chain a couple of inches and turn off.

Genie garage door opener only moves a few inches. The garage door can be operated manually by disconnecting the garage door opener from the door using the red pull cord. Same result with remote or wall switch show more show less. Garage door only travels a little way and then reverses does your garage door only travel a little way 6 inches or so and then reverse. This method is the only way to override the safety and close the door.

If you re genie excelerator just stops when either trying to open or close your garage door check out this video. Check for reversed broken or cut wires. If the door is working properly it should be easy to lift by hand. My craftsman 1 2 hp 315 mhz model 139 53985d gargage door opener will not open or close.

After a few minutes i realized one of the wires for one of the garage door eyes was covering the eye so i moved it and the door closed. Explore our product and support offerings today. Replace the wiring if needed with garage door opener wiring. Garage door will only open about 3 inches then stops this morning i opened my garage door drove out tried to close it but it refused to close.

Staples can cut insulation and short out the wires. When this happens your garage door will only close by holding down on the wall button or wall console until the door fully closes. You will find that the door will only move an inch or so in the close direction and reverse. This issue can be an easy fix.

This indicates that the springs torsion springs in the case of the photo above are working properly and are not the issue.