Adjust Close Limit Switch On The Garage Door

When the garage door opens about halfway or 5 feet from the ground and stops the up limit switch needs to be adjusted.

Adjust close limit switch on the garage door.

With these simple steps you will be able to tune up the limit switch so that your garage door recovers its optimal performance. Adjusting garage door limit switches can be done easily with a few tools. Over time it may be necessary to adjust the switch to make the garage door close completely if it is not working properly. See garage door opener problems and overhead garage door repair for all the garage door topics.

Things you will need. You ll use this measurement when it comes to adjusting the switch. If the problem remains continue adjusting the down limit switch until the door operates normally. Open the garage door and watch it closely as it opens.

If the door stops halfway the up switch probably needs an adjustment. Using a flathead screwdriver turn the down limit switch adjustment screw on the side of the garage door opener counterclockwise one full turn for every 3 inches you need the door to lower so it closes all the way. Open and close the garage door. Measure the distance from the opened door to the ground.

Start by opening the garage door and watch it as it opens and closes. The limit switches control the travel of the door. If you want to see whether there s an issue with the down switch close the. When the door does not close all the way the limit switch may be responsible.