Whether your garage is used for vehicle parking, storage, or a workspace, it’s important that your garage door opener works properly to correctly open and close the garage door. Because of incorrect settings, your garage door may bounce open after closing or not open all the way. There are various garage door opener settings that can be adjusted to prevent these problems.
Garage Door Opener Settings
All garage door openers have some type mechanical or electronic adjustment that determines how far the door will open and close. In order to make adjustments, you will need to refer to your owner’s manual.
Force: The force settings on a garage door opener regulate the amount of power needed to close and open the door. As a safety feature, the force settings also detect obstructions that might block the door when opening or closing. If the force settings must be set at higher than medium, there may be a problem with your door.
Simulating an object blocking the door is one way to test the down limit setting. Place a 2x4 on the ground beneath the bottom of the door and the door should reverse when it hits the wood. Using a wood block is an acceptable test, but Precision Door Service typically uses a softer object to increase the door’s sensitivity and safety.
Up and Down Travel Limits: Your garage door opener should be adjusted so that it opens completely and does not block the garage opening. Also, the optimal setting also creates a proper seal at the bottom of the door.
Professional Assessment
If your garage door is not opening and closing properly, the settings may be incorrect. Precision Door Service’s technicians can assess the problem, determine the solution, and promptly repair your garage door or garage door opener.
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Your garage door provides security for your home and it is important that your garage door opener is performing at its best. Contact Precision Door Service of Charleston, SC today to learn about our complete garage door services and quality parts – and solve all your garage door problems.