Genie Garage Door Will Not Lower

If the problem persists check to see if the red safe t beam led indicator is blinking.

Genie garage door will not lower.

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. Program your genie garage door opener to recognize when the door is completely closed. 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. It s smart to make.

Some models are labeled up and down consult your owner s. Turn the close force dial in small increments until the garage door reaches the ground when you hit the close button on the remote. If it won t go up adjust it up. A full turn of the screw equals about two.

You will find that the door will only move an inch or so in the close direction and reverse. 7 the limit setting needs adjustment get a ladder and find the limit switch adjustment knob. 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. Press the close travel limit button again and hold it down until the bottom of the door is pressed firmly against the ground.

Check for and clear any obstructions in its way. Garage door openers come with an adjustable switch that dictates how far the door should lower in order to close completely. Explore our product and support offerings today. The door won t reach the ground if the maximum level of force is exceeding during closing.

Genie garage door opener systems accessories and installations are well known and trusted by consumers. Genie openers apply only limited force to the garage door during closing. Press and release the close travel limit button to move the chain or belt connector forward to engage the carriage assembly.