Fixing your Garage Door

If your garage door opener immediatelysuddenly stops functioning properly, the question and answer are usually straight-forwardpretty easy} to deal with. The following the most common issues, along with the typical corrections for each. For garage door fixes and repairs that are not self-evident, read the owner’s manual or contact an expert. There are many garage door alternativereplacement parts available for purhcase. Go online websites to find the correct  Genie garage door replacement parts to assist you with any of the following problems:

Garage door opener does not function with either the remote control or the wall controlswitch.
The power source has likely been altered. Make sure the motor unit is plugged in. Test the circuit breaker, fuse and GFCI.

Garage door won’t shut completely.
The close limit switch requires addressing. If not, see if the door is binding when opended and lowered manually. The close limit switch is a garage door replacement part available online.

Garage door reverses immediately upon hitting the ground.
The close limit switch likely needs an adjustment.

Garage door reverses before reaching  the floor.
The close force likely needs an adjustment.

Garage door does not open completely.
The limit switch might require that is is relocated towards the motor unit.

The garage door opens, but the motor will not quit running.
The limit switch probably needs to be moved away from the motor unit.

The garage door won’t open or close with remote control.
There are several possible corrections: (1) Relocate closer to the garage door (you might be out of range); (2) Make sure that the antenna on the motor unit is hanging down; (3) If the door functions fine with the wall mount, replace the battery in the remote; (4) Reprogram the control. (5) You may need a replacement garage door remote. Replacement garage door parts can be found online for your selection.