Reverses before reaching the floor
Clear the opening and the sensor path. Gently clean the sensor lenses and note the indicator pattern. Light colors and blink codes vary, so check the opener manual before adjusting brackets or wiring.
Garage Door Reverses While Closing
The point where the door reverses matters. A mid-travel reversal and a door that touches the floor before reopening can have different causes.
Reverses at the same point
Track resistance, a damaged roller, a stiff hinge, a crooked section, or opener travel can make the door reverse repeatedly at one position. Stop if the door shakes or binds.
Touches down, then reopens
The floor, bottom seal, door position, or close-travel setting may be involved. Do not increase force to make the opener push through resistance.
Safe checks before calling
- Remove people, pets, vehicles, and stored items from the opening.
- Look for loose cables, an uneven door, damaged track, or a roller out of place.
- Clean sensor lenses with a soft cloth.
- Record the indicator pattern and opener model.
- Stop using the opener if the safety reversal does not work as its manual specifies.
Do not bypass a safety device or repeatedly hold a control to force the door closed. The cause needs to be identified first.
Garage door help across Northern New Jersey
Literally Garage Door serves Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Warren, Union, and Somerset counties. Call with the town, current door position, and symptom. We provide a free estimate before approved work begins.