If you are wondering, “why does my garage door stop halfway?” read on. Garage doors have several moving parts, and even a single problem makes the garage door unable to open or close properly. So today, the team at Raynor Garage Doors is here with this guide on what to do if your garage door keeps stopping.
Reasons Your Garage Door Stops Working
If you notice your garage door keeps stopping, go down the following checklist to find the source of the issue.
Rusty Parts
Your garage door relies on several interlocking and interconnected parts to move correctly. If the door doesn’t close, it could be because the rollers cannot move. Rusty rollers or springs have a limited range of motion and can get stuck, so your garage door won’t open or close. Rusty parts can also snap mid-motion, causing your door to fall and become damaged.
Bad Limit Setting
Garage door openers have a feature in their logic board that automatically shuts off the door if the arm applies too much force. If the limit setting is too low, the door might sense the increased force when opening or closing and immediately stop the action. You can access the limit adjustment knob through the main door opener mechanism.
Not Enough Force
On the other hand, your garage door might not be opening because there needs to be more force. You’ll need to adjust the force in the garage door opener to provide enough pull to open the door.
Obstructions
Another reason your door won’t close could be obstructions in the door track. Rocks and other debris can block the rails, preventing the door from going all the way up or down. You can visually inspect the tracks to identify and remove any obstructions.
Broken Tension Spring
Tension springs provide the necessary counterforce to push the door open or close. The door won’t be completely open if a tension spring breaks or loses integrity. We do not recommend changing torsion springs on your own because they can snap and cause significant injury. An expert garage door technician has the tools to safely remove and replace torsion springs.
The Sensor is Unaligned
Another reason your garage door won’t open is unaligned safety sensors. Garage doors use sensors to identify objects in the way of opening or closing. If an object breaks the sensor laser, the garage door opener immediately reverses to the open position. Unaligned sensors could be causing your garage door to open because there is an obstruction in the laser.
Quality Garage Door Craftsmanship
Now that you know what to do if your garage door keeps stopping, contact a garage door expert. Raynor Garage Doors has been providing garage doors nationwide for over 75 years. Contact a local Raynor Authorized Dealer today to discuss our garage door products and solutions.
