Most modern garage doors include photo-eye sensors near the bottom of the door frame. If these sensors are out of alignment or blocked by dust, leaves, or clutter, your door may stop for safety reasons. Check the sensors, clean the lenses, and ensure both lights are on and steady.
If the door has derailed or if the tracks are bent or obstructed, the system may grind, jam, or stop short of closing. Forcing the door can cause further damage. It’s best to call a trained technician to inspect the tracks and rollers.
Garage door openers use limit settings to determine how far the door should travel. If these settings are off, the door might close partway then reverse, or bounce back after hitting the ground. An expert can recalibrate the opener to ensure smooth, full closure.
Sometimes the issue lies in the control, not the door. A low battery in your remote or faulty wiring in your wall switch can interrupt the signal. Test both, or try using the garage door app if your system is smart-enabled.
Worn or broken garage door springs can stop the door from functioning properly. Since springs are under high tension, repairs should only be handled by professionals to prevent serious injury.
If your garage door won’t close, don’t guess. Northwest Garage Door Solutions offers fast, affordable garage door repair services you can count on. Our certified technicians will inspect your system, find the issue, and restore full functionality with expert care.