How To Adjust Electric Garage Door Opener

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How to adjust electric garage door opener.

A flathead screwdriver is all that is needed to make a limit adjustment on most garage door openers. Turn the adjustment screw on the limit clockwise if the door doesn t fully close. Continue until the sensors are once again level. Turn clockwise to increase the travel distance and counterclockwise to decrease the travel distance.

Next test the garage door with the help of another person by opening and closing it. Garage doors are very easy to adjust and can be done in less than 15 minutes. If the up travel isn t functioning properly turn the up limit adjustment screw clockwise. How to do a simple adjustment on a garage door opener.

Lay a level so the bottom runs along the string. If the line of the string isn t level adjust 1 or both garage door sensors by sliding the mounting bracket upward. To open the door completely adjust garage door opener by turning the limit counterclockwise. Step 1 adjust the limit.

Each garage door opener has limits which control the opening and closing heights of the door. Once you locate the limit switch take your flat head screwdriver and start turning the knobs. Check that the line of the string is level. How to do a simple adjustment on a garage door opener.

A properly adjusted garage door is vital for energy efficiency security and wildlife control.