Genie Garage Door Starts To Close Then Reverses

This issue can be an easy fix.

Genie garage door starts to close then reverses.

You will find that the door will only move an inch or so in the close direction and reverse. Check contact reverse test that is in the owners manuals check the garage door for binding. The transmitters remotes will not work to close the garage door. Door starts down then stops before it is closed.

One for the opening limit and one for the closing limit. This is almost always the result of a dirty or obstructed safety feature. When the opener is activated the screw rotates causing the nut to move until it reaches the switch. When the logic board wears out it can cause your garage door to close then open and vice versa without explanation.

This video will show you a few quick. When the opener reverses the screw turns the opposite way and the nut travels back. There may be two nuts on one track. This brain can wear out in time so you could need a replacement.

Maybe you have to hold the garage door button down for the door to close. 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. If you re genie excelerator just stops when either trying to open or close your garage door check out this video. If one of the eyes has been knocked out of alignment this will also cause the door to reverse.

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. Get logic board replacement. Look at the photo eyes themselves if there are cobwebs or if there is dust on the lenses the eyes will sense this and cause the door reverse. You push the button to close the garage door.

Your garage door s logic board is the brain of your garage door opener. Adjust the limits as needed. Check the closing force control. Check if limits are set properly.

Door starts up but stops before it is completely open. Your logic board needs replaced. However if the door travels all the way closed and then reverses look to the 2 nd 3 rd possible causes. Does your garage door opener stop and reverse.

It goes partway down reverses direction and goes back up again. Each photo eye has a light on it. You can clean them off by using your finger or a dry rag.