Garage Door Not Closing Tight

When closed the weatherstripping on the bottom edge of the door should be in contact with the ground.

Garage door not closing tight.

The extension springs are evenly matched and installed to keep the garage door properly aligned so that it runs smoothly throughout the entire length of the track and closes evenly. Check that it is straight. If your door doesn t come down that far you can adjust the automatic opener until it does. If your garage door isn t closing all the way but also doesn t reverse you might need to adjust something called the limit switch.

Depending on the brand. If one side of the door is not in line with the other the door won t run smoothly in its tracks and when closed one side of the door won t close completely leaving an open gap. Side mounted extension springs are installed above the horizontal roller tracks on both sides of the door. This guide will teach you how to adjust an uneven garage door to keep it running safely and smoothly.

By pushing the door back into position you should have made the vertical track straighten. Garage door openers come with an adjustable switch that dictates. Push the door back to adjust the door and get the center aligned again. An out of balance garage door can close too quickly creating a potential hazard for kids and pets and placing unnecessary strain on the door s parts.

Clutter or obstructions that block the sensor are the first problems to look for if your door won t close or in extreme cases open at all.