Genie Garage Door Opener Stops Part Way Down

In order to fix this you ll want to make small changes to the close limit setting until the door opener knows to stop once the door has reached the floor.

Genie garage door opener stops part way down. Locate the limit switch adjustment either on the back of the opener or behind the light bulb s lens cover. Door starts down then stops before it is closed. Also try unplugging the garage door opener and re plugging the unit back into the outlet. Check garage door for binding.

If the problem persists check to see if the red safe t beam led indicator is blinking. It s a good idea to do that with the door closed. Set a safety ladder under the garage door opener. Press and hold the wall console button until the garage door is completey closed.

Some models have two screws labeled. Some older garage door openers do not have nicely labeled adjustment screws for force and travel limits. The door should open and close easily and it should stay partway open as well as fully closed and fully open. You can determine that it is your spring that is causing your door to stop opening all the way by disconnecting the cord from the opener and manually lifting it.

To try and correct the problem make sure the eyes on the sensors are clean the wire connections are securely fastened at the sensors and motor head and the eyes are directed at each other. If the door reverses part way down and you are sure there is no obstruction or binding increase the closing force a small amount and try it again. Check for and clear any obstructions in its way. If an operational problem exists and the garage door opener will not close the opener can be forced to close.

There is a good chance that a spring has slipped or weakened. Check for interference from adjacent photo eye sensors of any brand. If it is be sure that the lenses are mounted five to six inches from the floor on either side of the garage door opening.