Genie Garage Door Opener Opens A Little Then Stops

Adjust the limits as needed.

Genie garage door opener opens a little then stops.

If your garage door is closing fully and then reversing to open again then it may be due to a problem with the close limit switch. Check if the limits are properly set. When the opener is activated the screw rotates causing the nut to move until it reaches the switch. Open up the case and look for a screw type track that moves when the opener runs.

If your garage door opens and suddenly stops it might be because of your logic board. The logic board receives and responds signals to any remote. You will find that the door will only move an inch or so in the close direction and reverse. Make sure only the safe t beams that came with this garage door opener are installed.

Genie garage door only moves a few feet and stops and when you push the button again it moves a few inches or a foot genie garage door only moves a few feet and stops and when i just had my driveway gate opener receiver replaced. Sometimes the limit switch is activated by the movement of a specially shaped nut traveling on this track. Garage door starts down then stops and goes back up or safe t beam system malfunction. In order to fix this you ll want to make small changes to the close limit setting until the door opener knows to stop once the door has reached the floor.

Check if the safe t beams red led light is flashing. If it is a new installation check the postion of the door arm. Set a safety ladder under the garage door opener. 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.

You might need to consider replacing it if your door is not working properly or you may purchase a new opener. Some models have two screws labeled. Garage door only travels a little way and then reverses does your garage door only travel a little way 6 inches or so and then reverse.