Genie Garage Door Opener Moving Slow

Turn off the sure lock aka vacation mode on the wall console check if limits are properly set check the door balance condition and door spring check opening force control or force settings.

Genie garage door opener moving slow.

Check the speed setting step 1 remove your vehicle from the garage to gain full access to the door opener. The likely culprit is an obstruction in the path of the garage door. Set up a stepladder under the. Check for and clear any obstructions in its way.

This is related to the up limit switch. It s important to get this switch at just the right distance from the motor so that the door is able to close all the way but the motor also knows to stop running. A slow door is usually caused by the door speed switch or poorly lubricated tracks. You will find that the door will only move an inch or so in the close direction and reverse.

The problem is either due to a blocked path between the sensors dirty eyes loose wires at the sensors or at the motor head or just bad sensors. If you have old torsion springs or other parts that are wearing out they may not be functioning as effectively. The speed setting on the opener itself may require adjustment or if you haven t lubricated the door s tracks hinges and rollers the door may stick and slow it down. If it s been a long time since you upgraded your garage door opener and you feel our door is moving too slowly this can be the perfect time to replace it.

The transmitters remotes will not work to close the garage door.