Many Buffalo, NY residents have issues with their garage door not opening or closing fully. This is quite common and there can be many reasons that your garage door may not open or close all the way. The expert garage door repair team at 716 Garage Door Repair can help you reset your garage door opener limit switch so that it works as it should.
One of the most common reasons Buffalo residents have when their garage door isn’t opening and closing properly is that their garage door opener limit switch needs to be adjusted.
How does a garage door opener limit switch work?
With the limit switch, your garage door wouldn’t know when to stop working. the limit switch can also be the reason your door starts closing, then reverses. When this safety mechanism becomes out of whack, your door can become dangerous.
Identifying if the Up or Down Limit Switch needs to be adjusted
There is more than one switch on your door. The up switch determines how far the door opens. The down switch determines how far the door goes down. If your door won’t open all the way, it’s the up switch. The down switch needs to be adjusted if you see a gap when you close your door.
Adjusting the Limit Switch on Your Opener
The following steps should be followed if you have determined that the limit switch is causing your door to behave erratically.
- The first step is to measure where the door stops
Using a measuring tape, measure from the ground to the bottom of your garage door if the up switch needs to be adjusted. You will need to shut the door. Measure the gap at the bottom of the door with your tape measure. Make a note of the measurement.
- Locate your opener’s limit switch
You will need a ladder tall enough for you to reach the limit switch on the opener motor housing. If you aren’t sure where it is on your model, consult your owner’s manual.
- 3. Adjust the limit screw
To adjust the limit screw, turn it clockwise
To adjust the closing of the door, turn the down limit screw counterclockwise. To adjust the opening, turn the up limit screw clockwise. For every three inches off, turn the screw one turn.
Test where your door stops every turn. If it is going too far down, you may have to turn it back a bit.
Need help adjusting the garage door limit switch on your garage door in Buffalo, NY?
Our team here at 716 Garage Door Repair is always available to answer your call. We’ll get over to your Buffalo, NY home as soon as possible if you need a technician to come take a look at your door. If your door isn’t functioning properly, don’t hesitate to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.
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